Pakistan Dual Nationality & NICOP Services in Kuwait
NICOP applications, dual nationality, Pakistan Origin Card, and citizenship services at the Pakistan Embassy in Kuwait City.
NICOP Services
NADRA counter available for NICOP applications and family registration.
- New NICOP application
- NICOP renewal
- Duplicate NICOP (lost/damaged)
- NICOP modification
- Juvenile NICOP (under 18)
Fee: 5-10 KWD (normal, 6-8 weeks). Executive available.
Dual Nationality
Pakistan permits dual nationality with selected countries. Pakistani citizens working in Kuwait on residency permits retain their Pakistani nationality.
- Apply for NICOP if not held
- Enter/exit Pakistan on Pakistan passport
- Register with the Embassy for consular protection
Pakistan Origin Card (POC)
For former Pakistani citizens and foreign spouses/children of Pakistanis in Kuwait.
- Visa-free entry to Pakistan
- Property ownership rights
- Bank account access
Citizenship Renunciation
Pakistani citizenship can be renounced at the Embassy. Requires application, passport surrender, and fee. After renunciation, apply for a POC to maintain ties.
Frequently Asked Questions
Visit the NADRA counter at the Pakistan Embassy in Kuwait City with your passport, CNIC copy, two photos, and fee (KWD 5-10). Normal processing takes 6-8 weeks. Executive processing is faster at a higher fee.
Pakistan permits dual nationality with selected countries. Most Pakistanis in Kuwait hold residency permits rather than Kuwaiti citizenship, as Kuwait generally does not grant citizenship to foreign workers. Pakistani nationals retain full Pakistani citizenship while residing in Kuwait.
The Pakistan Origin Card is for former Pakistani citizens who have given up their nationality. It grants visa-free entry to Pakistan, property ownership rights, and bank account access. Apply at the Embassy in Kuwait City.
NICOP fees at the Pakistan Embassy in Kuwait are approximately KWD 5-10 for normal processing (6-8 weeks). Executive processing is available at a higher fee for faster delivery.
Yes, Pakistani citizenship can be renounced at the Embassy in Kuwait City. You need to submit an application, surrender your passport, and pay a fee. After renunciation, you can apply for a Pakistan Origin Card (POC) to maintain ties with Pakistan.
Embassy Info
- Location: Kuwait City
- Phone: +965 2532 0408
- Hours: Sun-Thu 8:00-12:00