Pakistan Origin Card (POC) Lost in Canada
Lost Your Pakistan Origin Card (POC) in Canada?
Losing your Pakistan Origin Card (POC) can be stressful. Without your POC, you may face difficulties entering Pakistan, opening bank accounts, or conducting property transactions.
However, there’s no need to worry. If your POC card is lost, stolen, damaged, or destroyed, you can apply for a POC reprint or replacement through NADRA.
At NADRA Card Solutions Canada, we assist overseas Pakistanis with replacing their lost POC cards quickly and easily.
Procedure and Eligibility for Replacing a Lost Pakistan Origin Card (POC)
Eligibility Criteria
To apply for a replacement POC, you must:
Be a foreign citizen of Pakistani origin
Have previously been issued a Pakistan Origin Card (POC)
Have lost, damaged, or misplaced the original card
Report the Lost Card
If your POC card is lost, follow these steps immediately:
Report the lost card to NADRA or the relevant consulate if required.
Provide details about the lost card, including your POC number (if available).
Obtain the POC replacement application form.
Complete the form with accurate personal information.
Attach supporting documents such as proof of identity and proof of Pakistani origin.
Submit the Application
Once your documents are prepared:
Submit your completed application form.
Upload or provide required documents.
Pay the applicable processing fee.
Our team can guide you through the application process to ensure everything is completed correctly.
Processing Time
- Fast Service: $510 CAD – Processing time approximately 3–4 working weeks.
- Standard Service: $400 CAD – Processing time approximately 8 working weeks.
Processing time begins once your application has been submitted and verified.
Receive Your Replacement POC Card
Once your application is approved:
A replacement Pakistan Origin Card will be issued.
The card can be delivered to your mailing address or collected depending on the process.
If you would like to apply for a new POC card in Canada, please visit our New NADRA POC page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Once your application has been submitted, you will receive a tracking reference number that allows you to monitor the progress of your application.
In some cases, additional documentation may be required to verify your previous records.
Yes. You can apply for a replacement POC from anywhere in the world, depending on your residency status.
Yes. Fast processing services may be available for applicants who require urgent replacement.
In some cases, an authorized representative may submit the application with proper documentation.
If your lost card is recovered after submitting a replacement request, you should contact NADRA for guidance.
You may need to update your NADRA records before applying for a replacement card.
Apply for Lost POC Replacement in Canada
If your Pakistan Origin Card has been lost, our team at NADRA Card Solutions Canada can help you apply for a replacement quickly and securely.
Contact us today to begin your application.