LAHORE – Many Pakistanis travel to Finland for study or work each year. Before going, they need to get the National Identity Card for Overseas Pakistanis (NICOP) from the National Database Registration Authority.

Any Pakistani citizen can apply for a NICOP and travel to Pakistan without a visa if they have dual nationality. A passport number is required to apply for a NICOP.

Where to Apply for NICOP for Finland

An applicant can apply for a NICOP for Finland either by visiting a NADRA Registration Center (NRC) or through the Pak-Identity website.

Steps to Apply for NICIOP at NADRA Registration Center (NRC)

You can apply for NICOP by going to the nearest NADRA Registration Center (NRC).

Following are the steps that you will be following at the NRC:

You will be issued a token.

Your photograph will be captured.

Your fingerprints and signature will be taken.

Your required data entry will be done, and the form will be printed to be reviewed by yourself.

You will be handed over a printed version of your application form.

How to Apply Through the Pak Identity Website

You can apply for your Smart National Identity Card for Overseas Pakistanis (SNICOP) through the Pak-Identity website and have it delivered to your doorstep.

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New NICOP Fee for Finland in Rupees

NADRA has two different fee structures for NICOP, dividing countries into Zone A and Zone B. Finland falls in Zone A, where the normal fee for a new NICOP is Rs 11,340, the urgent fee is Rs 16,589, and the executive fee is Rs 21,820.

NICOP Fee for Finland in Dollars from July 2023

The fee for applying for a NICOP online is charged in dollars. For Finland, the normal fee is $39, the urgent fee is $57, and the executive fee is $75.