Imdad Portal

POC Renewal

Renew your Pakistan Origin Card (POC) on expiry to continue enjoying visa-free entry and civil privileges in Pakistan.

NADRA Varies by category and country; confirm on Pak-ID. Verified Guide

اہم معلومات (آسان اردو میں)

موجودہ صورت حالSTATUS
کیٹیگری/ملک کے مطابق
یہ سہولت/فوائد کیا ہے؟BENEFIT
  • میعاد ختم ہونے پر POC کی تجدید کریں۔
  • پاکستان میں ویزا فری انٹری اور سول مراعات جاری رکھیں۔
  • فیس USD میں (کیٹیگری/ملک کے مطابق)۔
اہلیت کا معیارELIGIBILITY
  • موجودہ POC ہولڈر جس کا کارڈ ختم/ختم ہونے والا ہو۔
ضروری دستاویزاتDOCUMENTS
  • موجودہ/پرانا POC
  • غیر ملکی پاسپورٹ
  • تازہ تصویر (حسبِ ضرورت)
درخواست کا طریقہHOW TO APPLY
  1. Pak-ID پورٹل سے تجدید کی درخواست دیں۔
  2. تفصیلات تصدیق کریں اور دستاویزات اپ لوڈ کریں۔
  3. فیس (USD) ادا کریں۔
  4. کارڈ وصول کریں یا ٹریک کریں۔

Service Overview

Keep Your Privileges Active

A Pakistan Origin Card is issued for a fixed term — 7 years for Pakistani-origin holders and 5 years for spouse-based cards — and must be renewed on expiry to keep your visa-free entry and civil privileges in Pakistan.

Why Renewal Matters

  • Maintains visa-free entry to Pakistan
  • Keeps property and banking rights active
  • Ensures continued access to civil services

Good to Know

  • Renew through the official Pak-ID app from anywhere.
  • Fees are charged in USD and vary by country.
  • The renewed card is couriered to your address or collected at an NRC.

What this means for you

POC renewal keeps a Pakistan Origin Card valid for a foreign national of Pakistani origin (or a foreign spouse of a Pakistani). It preserves visa-free entry and the card’s privileges. Applications are handled through NADRA’s PakID app, and you do not need to give up your foreign nationality.

Common mistakes to avoid

  • Confusing POC with NICOP — a Pakistani citizen needs a NICOP, not a POC.
  • Letting the POC lapse before travel.
  • Missing proof of Pakistani origin when re-applying.

How to verify you are on the official channel

Renew only through the official PakID app / NADRA. No agent or third-party site can issue or renew a POC.

Official source: NADRA — nadra.gov.pk  |  Apply: id.nadra.gov.pk / PakID app
Last verified: . Fees and processing times are set by NADRA and change periodically — confirm current details on the official portal or at an NRC.
Related services: POC · NICOP
اہم معلومات (آسان اردو میں)

POC کی تجدید پاکستانی الاصل غیر ملکی افراد کے لیے ہے؛ ویزہ-فری داخلہ برقرار رہتا ہے اور غیر ملکی شہریت چھوڑنے کی ضرورت نہیں۔ صرف PakID سے۔

Eligibility Criteria

Existing POC holder whose card has expired or is about to expire.
Continues to meet POC eligibility (foreign national of Pakistani origin or qualifying spouse).

Required Documents

Existing / old POC and valid foreign passport
Updated proof of origin, or marriage certificate for spouse-based POC
Supporting documents for any change of details

How to Apply — Step by Step

1

Apply through the Pak-ID app and select POC Renewal.

2

Verify your details and upload the documents.

3

Pay the renewal fee.

4

Track via SMS to 8400 or Pak-ID; receive the renewed card by courier or collect it at an NRC.

Frequently Asked Questions

Before expiry, to keep your visa-free entry and associated privileges.
Through the official Pak-ID app.
7 years for Pakistani-origin holders, or 5 years for spouse-based POC.
Yes, via Pak-ID; the card is couriered to your address.
Send your tracking ID via SMS to 8400 or check Pak-ID.
No. A POC does not require you to give up your foreign citizenship.

Important Notes

Renew before expiry to keep visa-free entry and associated privileges.
Fees are charged in USD and vary by country — confirm on Pak-ID.

Related Services

Name Correction
Marital Status Update
Family Registration Certificate (FRC)