Regardless of whether your present National Identity Card for Overseas Pakistanis (NICOP) is about to expire soon or has already expired, I advise that you apply for its renewal as soon as possible. It typically takes ten to fifteen days to complete the NICOP renewal process. But, you can contact the authorities at Nadra Card Center and ask them to speed up the NICOP renewal procedure to ensure everything runs smoothly.
Consequences of an Expired NICOP
A NICOP that has expired has serious consequences that may extend far. First, travel becomes difficult because the NICOP is required for all domestic and foreign travel, which may cause problems in one’s personal and professional life. Delays in NICOP or passport renewal put many Pakistanis living abroad in danger not just in terms of their professions but also in terms of their safety, since these identity documents are essential. Furthermore, forgetting to renew one’s NICOP can cause one to miss significant life events, such as loved ones’ weddings in Pakistan, which can leave one feeling depressed and guilty for a long time. According to an Overseas Pakistani survey, the emotional cost of these delays is highlighted, and it turns out that Pakistanis residing overseas find the NICOP renewal process to be a significant source of anxiety that negatively affects their mental health.
What will be the NICOP Renewal Process?
You can go to the Nadra Card Center UK, website to start the NICOP Renewal procedure. You will be required to submit details about your original NICOP card throughout the renewal process. Also, you must upload a recent photo and supply your fingerprints as part of the renewal process; They probably took these steps to confirm your identification. As part of the renewal process, you will also need to provide the contact information for an attester or verifier in case they are needed to verify your identification. You can submit either your foreign passport or your Pakistani passport while renewing your passport if you are a dual national living in one of the nations that recognize dual nationality.
You must, however, submit a Pakistani passport if you are renewing your passport from a single-nationality country that is not acknowledged as a dual-nationality nation. If getting a Pakistani passport is difficult, you may have to submit an appropriately filled-out and attested undertaking (also known as NICOP without a passport), which needs to be witnessed by two people. This comprehensive procedure guarantees a genuine and seamless NICOP renewal process.