The Interior Ministry has introduced a measure to assist Pakistani citizens residing in Saudi Arabia by offering the renewal service for their National Identity Card for Overseas Pakistanis (NICOP) at the NADRA counter in the Pakistan embassy in Riyadh.
This initiative aims to provide relief to overseas Pakistanis, allowing them the convenience of renewing their NICOP without needing to travel back to Pakistan.
The Pakistan embassy in Riyadh houses a fully operational NADRA office that offers a range of services, including NICOP, CNIC, CRC, FRC, and Biometric Verification of Succession Certificates.
For the convenience of Pakistani citizens, a NADRA mobile registration team will be available on May 24 and 25 (Friday and Saturday), with services operational from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, according to Saudi Arabia’s local time.
The NICOP, issued to Pakistani citizens residing abroad who hold dual nationality with a country that has a dual nationality arrangement with Pakistan, allows travel to Pakistan without requiring a visa. Any Pakistani citizen can apply for a NICOP.
Visitors to the embassy for passport renewal must bring their old cards and a copy of their passport.
Previously, the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) unveiled an innovative ‘All-in-One’ digital identity kit, combining advanced biometric authentication features into a single device. This milestone, spearheaded by experts from NADRA Technologies Limited (NTL) and NADRA Technology Research (NTR), signifies a significant leap forward in digital identity management.
