National Identity Card for Overseas Pakistanis (NICOP) from NADRA is being issued to Pakistanis living around the world in this number, including the Nation of Saudi Arabia. The latest key identification has also been made in respect of which it will allow that person not be required to get the visa on travel to Pakistan visa-free, to be a Dual National.
If you are living in Saudi Arabia you can easily get the new Smart NICOP card from any Nadra center close to you. Pakistani nationals living in the UAE will continue to avail of having their NICOPs renewed without having to visit a center through the Pak Identity app.
NADRA has a differing fee structures for Smart NICOP for regions and for Saudi Arabia, the Zone B charging mode is available, which has three categories for NICOP issuance – Normal, Urgent and Executive.
Latest Update on NICOP Fees for Saudi Arabia
The new update on NICOP fees for Saudi Arabia says the normal fee shall be Rs5,620, urgent Rs8,440, and executive category fee will be Rs11,250.
NICOP Online Fees for Saudi Arabia
The following charges apply to NICOP online applications in Saudi Arabia:
- Normal Fee: $20
- Urgent Fee: $30
- Executive Fee: $40
How to Apply for NICOP Online
For NICOP applications online on the NADRA portal, you will need to follow the below provided URL: http://id.nadra.gov.pk/new-nicop/
This simplified process paves the way for Pakistani citizens residing in Saudi Arabia to obtain their NICOPs without any hassle, which is mandatory for traveling as well as for identification purposes.
