GUIDE LINES FOR CONSULAR SERVICES

(VISA, PASSPORTS, ATTESTATIONS & OTHERS )

 Processing of CONSULAR SERVICES will take place as per following time frame:-

          I.    VISA CASES:- (1) ONE WEEK [FOR AUSTRALIAN PASSPORT HOLDERS]

            AUSTRALIAN BUSINESSPERSONS WILL BE ISSUED BUSINESS VISA THE NEXT WORKING      DAY BY THE CONSULATE.

          II.  ALL OTHER CASES:- (1) ONE WEEK (URGENT)  AND THREE (3) WEEKS (ORDINARY)

       It is therefore advised to kindly apply accordingly keeping in view the above time frame. 

WHILE APPLYING FOR CONSULAR SERVICES PLEASE ALWAYS WRITE YOUR TEL No. & EMAIL ADDRESS IN ALL APPLICATION FORMS.

IN CASE DELIVERY IS DESIRED BY MAIL, IT IS  ADVISED NOT TO USE ORDINARY PLAIN ENVELOPS WITH STAMP FOR RETURN MAIL AS THEY CANNOT BE TRACKED AND ALSO NOT SAFE. THEREFORE FOR THE SAFETY OF YOUR DOCUMENTS ALWAYS USE REGISTERED OR EXPRESS PLATINUM ENVELOPS { High Commission/Consulate accepts no responsibility for any documents so despatched by it nor obiviously, it assumes any responsibity for documents sent by post. Applicants sending thier documents by post, may please include a self addressed & stamped envelope, in addition to the registered/express envelopes, if they wish to get acknowledgment and receipt , which will also indicate due delivery date.)

                                                    CONSULAR TIMINGS:

 

(HIGH COMMISSION, CANBERRA) Mon - Thu 1000hrs  to 1300hrs  &  Fri   1000 to   1200hrs

 

( CONSULATE GENERAL SYDNEY)  MON-  Fri 110Ohrs to 13000hrs &  Delivery only 1500hrs to 1600 hrs

 

[FOR CONSULAR SERVICES PLEASE CALL 02 6290 1676

 

Pakistani & Australian Public Holidays Observed by the High Commission in Canberra and Consulate General in Sydney during the Calender year 2009

 

NOTE: Payments to PAKISTAN HIGH COMMISSION can be made by POSTAL MONEY ORDER / CERTIFIED BANK CHEQUE / BANK DRAFT.  

 { Pl. note that paymnet by Credit Card have been temporarily suspended on account of technical isues. Thus payment may be made by Postal Money Order or Bank Draft or Certified Bank Cheque only ).

        Payments to Consulate General of Pakistan ,Sydney may  be made in the name of Consulate General of Pakistan by  Postal Money Order, Certified bank Cheque/Bank draft . Payments  can also be made through Citilink Finance ( phone 02-92221802 ext 100), which is located on same floor of the Consulate. Cilitink accepts Credit Cards, EFTOS and Cash

NOTE: While applying for any of the services given below,  please prepare separate Postal Money Orders / Certified Bank Cheques / Bank Drafts and documents for each applicant / case.


PROCEDURE TO APPLY FOR VISA

1.      Application form (duly filled in) must be accompanied by:

  •      Passport with minimum validity for six months.

  •     Two recent passport size photographs (Not older than six months) attached at the top right  corner of form with name written on the back.

  •      Confirmed travel itinerary.

  •      Pre-paid self-addressed, registered post envelope or courier satchel.

  •     Appropriate fee in the form of POSTAL MONEY ORDER / CERTIFIED BANK CHEQUE / BANK DRAFT in the favour of High Commission for Pakistan Canberra . { Pl. note that paymnet by Credit Card have been temporarily suspended on account of technical isues. Thus payment may be made by Postal Money Order or Bank Draft or Certified Bank Cheque only ).

  •     In case you are applying to the Consulate General of Pakistan, Sydney , kindly make payment in favour of "Consulate General of Pakistan, Sydeny". Payments to Consulate General of Pakistan may  be made in the name of Consulate General of Pakistan by  Money Order, Certified bank Cheque/Bank draft . Payments  can also be made through Citilink Finance  (phone 02-92221802 ext 100)which is located on same floor as the Consulate. Cilitink accepts Credit Cards, EFTOS and Cash

  1. If any of the particulars/information furnished are found to be incorrect/withheld visa is liable to be cancelled at any time. Incomplete and unsigned applications will not be processed.

3.  Persons proceeding to Pakistan on specific assignments (Business/Conferences/Seminars etc) should enclose letter/documents from concerned Pakistani company/Chamber of Commerce/ employer/sponsors  giving all details such as the nature of the assignment, duration of visit etc.

4. Persons travelling on Diplomatic/Official passports are required to attached Note Verbale from DFAT.

  1. Application for visa from nationals of countries, other than Australia and Fiji , will be processed only if they are holding Resident Visas of these countries.

  2. It normally takes one week to process the visa applications. But in case of extreme emergency, visa could be granted earlier. Business visa would be processed by next working day.

  3. Both parent's consent duly attested by J.P may be asked for processing visa for children.

        VISA FORM    

VISA FOR JOURNALIST / MEDIA PERSONS

  • Journalists/Media persons applying for visa may kindly  follow the same procedure as given above and also fill-in the additional visa application form meant for Journalist / Media Persons.

            VISA APPLICATION FORMS FOR JOURNALISTS/MEDIA PERSONS

VISA FOR INDIAN NATIONALS

  • Visitor visa is granted to Indian Nationals and Australian Nationals of Indian origin, who have relatives in Pakistan or wish to visit Pakistan for any other legitimate purpose and should furnish documentary proof in support thereof. Applicants should give complete verifiable addresses of the relatives / sponsors in Pakistan. Application should in particular indicate port of entry as well as details of previous visits to Pakistan, if any. If applicant had visited Pakistan earlier copies of visas may be enclosed.

  • Please note that visa to Indian Nationals with dual nationality would be issued on Indian Passports only. In other case / cases the applicant has to submit a Statutory Declaration duly attested by the competent authorities stating that the applicant is not holding an Indian Passport.

    VISA APPLICATION FORMS FOR INDIAN NATIONALS .

VISA FEE TABLE

Australian Nationals

Single Entry

A$70.00

Multiple Entry

A$140.00

Single Entry (Business)

A$105.00

Multiple Entry (Business)

A$210.00

Transit Visa

A$70.00

Fijian Nationals

Single Entry 

A$10.00

Multiple Entry (Business)

A$15.00

Indian Nationals

Single Entry

                                      A$16.00

NOTE:- Nationals of countries other than above should contact the High Commission for their    Visa Fee .


PROCEDURE TO APPLY FOR PAKISTANI PASSPORT

For prompt servicing please ensure that you follow the procedure given below by filling the correct information, attaching the right document and paying the indicated fee i.e. URGENT  OR ORDINARY.

(1)    FRESH PASSPORT  [PLEASE NOTE MACHINE READABLE PASSPORTS (MRP) ARE NOT               ISSUED BY EITHER THE  HIGH COMMISSION OR THE CONSULATE]

Fresh passport in lieu of an expired are issued if :

(a) Validity of passport has expired or expiring in less than six months.
(b) All Pages of the passport have exhausted.

While applying for a new passport the following documents are required to be attached along with the last passport in original:

  • Duly filled in Form 'A' (for a person over 12 years of age) or Form 'B' (for children under 12 years of age. Both parents consent duly signed by J.P. may be asked for). Applicants should ensure that they write complete address with Tel No / Email. Thumb impressions  of all the applicants (even for Children) are required to be affixed on the application forms with blue/ black stamp pads. Regarding signatures of Applicants under 12 years old, parents may sign the application on their behalf.

  • Three (3) recent passport size photographs with name of the applicant on the back (not less than 6 months old)

  • Two recent photos of each child under 12 years if required to be endorsed in parent's passport. Both parents consent duly signed by J.P. may be asked for.

  • Original as well as copy of National Identity Card for Overseas Pakistanis (NICOP)/(CNIC), Computerized Registration Certificate (CRC) in case of children under 18 years issued by NADRA duly attested by JP. Please note Old NICs are no more valid therefore in the absence of NICOP / CNIC / CRC a one year validity restricted passport will be issued to the applicant which will only be extended on production / presentation of NICOP / CNIC / CRC issued by NADRA. [All Pakistani Nationals who are not in possession of NICOP / CNIC / CRC are therefore advised to kindly apply for the same. All necessary instructions and forms are available on this website]

  • Appropriate fee in the form POSTAL MONEY ORDER / CERTIFIED BANK CHEQUE / BANK DRAFT in favour of High Commission for Pakistan Canberra  .{ Pl. note that paymnet by Credit Card have been temporarily suspended on account of technical isues. Thus payment may be made by Postal Money Order or Bank Draft or Certified Bank Cheque only )

  • In case you are applying to the Consulate General of Pakistan, Sydney , kindly make payment in favour of "Pakistan Consulate General". Payments to Consulate General of Pakistan may  be made in the name of Consulate General of Pakistan by  Money Order, Certified bank Cheque/Bank draft . Payments  can also be made through Citilink Finance  (phone 02-92221802 ext 100which is located on same floor as the Consulate. Cilitink accepts Credit Cards, EFTOS and Cash.

  • Pre-paid self-addressed envelope, registered post or courier satchel, unless picking up personally. { High Commission/Consulate accepts no responsibility for any documents so despatched by it .)

KEY: CNIC - Computerized National Identity Card, NICOP - National Identity Card for Overseas Pakistanis, POC Pakistan Origin Card, CRC - Computerized Registration Certificate & JP - Justice of Peace.

Passport Application (Form-A)

Passport Application for Children Under 12 years (Form-B)

FEE TABLE

Ordinary Service(3 weeks)

A$61.00

Urgent Service  (1 week)

A$ 163.00

(2)       LOST PASSPORT

A new passport in lieu of a lost passport is issued after verification by the issuing authority which usually takes six to eight weeks or more. Application for issuance of a new passport in lieu of a lost passport in addition to the above requirements also must be accompanied by the following:

  •     Original Police Report
  •     Duly filled in report of Lost Passport on the prescribed form to be downloaded from this page.    

           Report of Lost Passport

FEE TABLE 

Type

Ordinary Fee 

Urgent Fee

First time loss

A$122.00

A$326.00

Second time loss

A$244.00

A$652.00

At third time loss no passport but a single journey travel document will be issued.

ENDORSEMENT/ADDITION/ALTERATION/DELETION IN PASSPORT

Endorsement, addition, alteration, deletion etc. on the existing passport requires the following documents.

1.    Duly filled in form 'C'

2.    Original Passport

3.    For inclusion of children's names in the parent's passport please provide the following

  • Copy of Birth Certificate issued by the concerned authorities along with Birth Registration done by the High Commission/Consulate
  • Copy of Marriage Certificate / Nikah Nama in case the mother is holding passport in maiden name
  • Three recent Photos of each child
  • Copies of first  four pages of mother's or father's Pakistani passport, incase one of the parent being a non Pakistani. {His/her consent duly attested by JP is required.}
  • Both parents consent duly signed by J.P. may be provided.
  • If Child is already registered please attach copy of Birth Registration Certificate (BRC) issued by the High Commission of Pakistan at Canberra or Consulate General of Pakistan at Sydney. In case BRC is not held kindly also apply for the same.
  • PLEASE NOTE THAT NO ENDORSEMENT / AMENDMENT / CORRECTION CAN BE DONE ON MACHINE READABLE PASSPORTS  (MRP) BY THE HIGH COMMISSION / CONSULATE.

    Addition / Deletion / Endorsement / Alteration etc (Form-C)

   Endorsement Instructions  

FEE TABLE

Ordinary Services (3 weeks )

A$8.00

Urgent Services ( 1 week )

A$16.00

BIRTH REGISTRATION OF NEWLY BORN CHILDREN

Under the Pakistan Citizenship Act of 1952 all Pakistani Citizens are required by law to register their children who are born abroad with the nearest Pakistani Embassy / High Commission / Consulate General [As given in the last page of Pakistani Passports]. This should done within six (6) months of his/her birth. The requisite form (Form S) given below can be downloaded from this page.

Following are required to be attached with application Form 'S':-

  • Child's Birth Certificate in original alongwith a copy duly attested by JP
  • Copy of Father's Pakistani Passports (First 4 pages) & NICOP / CNIC duly attested by JP
  • Copy of Mother's Pakistani Passports (First 4 pages) & NICOP / CNIC duly attested by JP
  • Copy of Marriage Certificate / Nikah Nama in case the mother is holding passport in maiden name
  • Three recent photographs of child with name written at the back
  • In case any one of the parent is not a Pakistani than letter of consent duly attested by JP from him/her will be required or
  • In case mother is holding Machine Readable Passport and she desires to endorse the child on Fathers Passport than a letter of consent from Mother duly attested by JP will be required
  • Self Addressed envelope (registered post or prepaid courier)
  • PLEASE NOTE THAT ENDORSEMENT OF CHILD IS NOT DONE ON MACHINE READABLE PASSPORTS BY THIS HIGH COMMISSION OR CONSULATE.  IN CASE THE CHILD HAS TO TRAVEL IT IS ADVISED TO KINDLY APPLY FOR A FRESH PASSPORT FOR HIM / HER.
  • PLEASE NOTE THAT CHILDREN WHO HAVE NOT BEEN REGISTERED WITH THE HIGH COMMISSION / CONSULATE GENERAL WITHIN THE STIPULATED TIME HAVE THE OPTION TO APPLY FOR A ONE YEAR RESTRICTED VALIDITY PAKISTANI PASSPORT. THIS VALIDITY WOULD BE EXTENDED TO FULL FIVE YEARS ON PRODUCTION OF NICOP CARD. THIS FACILITY WOULD BE SUBJECT TO SUBMISSION OF FOLLOWING STATUTORY DECLARATION BY THE PARENTS:

                 " I / WE MAKE THE FOLLOWING DECLARATION UNDER THE COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA STATUTORY DECLARATIONS ACT 1959 : MY DAUGHTER / SON [NAME] WAS BORN AT [PLACE OF BIRTH] ON [DATE OF BIRTH]. HE/SHE HAS NOT BEEN REGISTERED WITH PAKISTAN HIGH COMMISSION, CANBERRA / CONSULATE GENERAL, SYDNEY NOR WITH ANY OTHER PAKISTANI AUTHORITIES IN PAKISTAN AND ABROAD. IT IS ALSO DECLARED THAT HE/SHE HAS NOT YET BEEN ISSUED ANY PAKISTANI TRAVEL DOCUMENT".

        Application for Registration of Birth of a Child of Citizen of Pakistan (Form-S)

 

FEE TABLE

Ordinary Services (3 weeks )

A$4.50

Urgent Services ( 1 week )

A$9.00

ATTESTATION

(a) The High Commission attests document such as POWER OF ATTORNEY OR AFFIDAVIT prepared and presented by Pakistani Nationals in Australia. Other Business Documents of Australian Institutions / Departments / Companies are also attested provided they are duly verified / attested by  DFAT.

Pakistani Nationals and others while sending their documents may kindly ensure following:-

  • Attached copy of Pakistani Passport and NICOP / CNIC duly attested by JP or DFAT in case of Australian Identity papers. Photo ID must have same name and address as mentioned in Power of Attorney or Affidavit.

  • In case Pakistani ID like passport/NICOP/CNIC can not be produced, the POA/Affadavit may kindly be got verified/attested by DFAT before submitting to High Commission/Consulate.

  • Copies of ID of witnesses may be enclosed.

  • In case the documents are from Pakistan, the same should first be got attested from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Islamabad or its Camp Offices at Karachi, Lahore, Peshawar & Quetta. 

  • A person residing in Sydney for the POA may kindly personally come to the Consulate and sign the power of attorney   personally in front of Consulate officials and  bring official photo-bearing ID like passport, NICOP/CNIC . Two witness may either come personaly or JP attested  photo-copy of ID of the witness may be provided.

 

Application for Power of Attorney/Attestation.

Declaration form to accompany application for Power of Attorney Attestation

      (b)  Driving License

  • In case of Pakistani Driving License, they should first be verified from the license issuing authorities in Pakistan by obtaining a NOC / Verification letter from them and thereafter have them attested from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Islamabad or its Camp Offices at Karachi, Lahore, Peshawar & Quetta and thereafter sent to this High Commission for attestation in original. In addition attested photocopies of the Pakistani driving license, passport, CNIC / NICOP & requisite attestation fee should also be send.

  • Applicants desiring to have letter of authenticity of the license or requesting confirmation of name as appearing in license etc must also fill the statuary declaration signed by Notary Public or J.P. and submit the same  to the High Commission or Consulate in original. This declaration would be enclosed in the letter addressed to the relevant RTA .

    Declaration form to accompany any request relating to Pakistan driving License

  • (c) In case of Pakistan Government Retired Officers/Officials their Pensions Bills will be attested free of charge. Before sending them to High Commission the Pension Bills should be got attested for Justice of Peace or Notary Public certifying that the pensioner is ALIVE.

FEE TABLE FOR ATTESTATION FOR  POA, DRIVING LICENSE ETC.

Ordinary Services (3 weeks )

A$8.00

Urgent Services ( 1 week )

A$16.00

 

 

INSTRUCTIONS FOR FILLING-UP NADRA FORMS (NICOP)

  • Please fill in the form in BLACK INK and clearly print or type only in CAPITAL letters. A block may be left empty wherever a word ends and a new word begins in the same line.
  • Avoid any overwriting and other mistakes while filling the form. Please make sure the form is filled as neatly as possible. If there is any mistake is the form, please fill in a new form.
  • NIC/CNIC number (Field 5 to 14) All numbers must be written without dashed, leave unused spaces BLANK.
  • Present Address in the form indicates Address in Australia.
  • Permanent Address in the form indicates Address in Pakistan.
  • Applicant must put left thumb impression using black thumb pad (with clear impression) and signature on the form.
  • Photo, Thumb or signature must not exceed allotted space otherwise they will be truncated.
  • NICOP form must be attested by CNIC / NICOP holder. Parents, brother and sister can not attest the form.
  • Field-33 is Mandatory. Applicant must fill this column and provide CNIC/NICOP number of his/her Blood Relative. Blood Relative covers following relations (Real Father/Mother, Real Brother/Sister, Real Son/Daughter, Grand Father/Grand Mother)

 

  • Field-34 is Mandatory for Muslims
  •  Two passport size colored photographs taken within past three months, with clear face and shoulders; one pasted at the specified place and other may attach at the top right corner of the form.
  • Old Form (Please fill the attached new form)

Supporting Documents.

  • Photocopy of National Identity Card (NIC) / CNIC.
  • Photocopies of valid Pakistani Passport with valid visa page or valid Australian Passport.
  • For married women holding CNIC in maiden name, photocopy of husband’s NIC & marriage certificate.
  • Photocopies of parents National Identity Cards for those who do not have their own NIC.

NICOP for Children under 18 years.

  • Completely filled in NICOP form.
  • Photocopy of RG (II) form or CRC issued by NADRA OR Birth registration certificate issued by the High Commission/ Consulate/Consulate General of Pakistan for children born to Pakistani parents abroad). All copies duly attested by Justice of Peace (JP).
  • Photocopy of Birth Certificate duly attested by Justice of Peace
  • Photocopies of valid Pakistani passport with valid visa or Australian Passport.
  • Photocopies of Parents National Identity Cards.
  • Child’s left hand thumb impression is mandatory to be fixed in the “Applicant’s Left Thumb Impression box” in field 28.
  • Parents may sing in case of inability on part of children.

 FEES

  • Bank Draft/Money Order in the name of “Pakistan High Commission, Canberra” for A$ 40 per card. For more than one card, a consolidated draft can be prepared for one family.

FOR MODIFICATION/CHANGER IN ALREADY ISSUED NICOP: Kindly highlight the field (s) which you want to modify (Original card is required to be surrendered).

Note: Applicants sending their documents through mail should invariably enclose a pre-paid registered envelope.

 

                                The application form is available by clicking

National Identity Card for Overseas Pakistanis (NICOP) FORM

Instructions on completing a NICOP form

Enquiries regarding the status of NICOP application can be made at NADRA’s website www.nadra.gov.pk by providing Old NIC / Pakistani passport or receipt number in the relevant box. Or contact Officer Incharge, Customer Service Section, NADRA at the these numbers.


Call Centre: +92 111786100
Facilitation cell NICOP Department: +92 51 9208606, 90391918 (PST 0900 to 1700)
In case no response is recieved contact;
Deputy Manager Operations (NICOP): +92 51 90391914 (PST 0900 to 1700)
Fax: +92 51 9205803
E-mail (In case of NICOP): nicop@nadra.gov.pk
E-mail (In case of POC): poc@nadra.gov.pk

 

Applicants can register their complaints & queries also at following link for immediate reply.

http://www.nadra.gov.pk/chat/complaint/index.php

 

      Note: Fresh issuance of POC to Foreign Spouses has been stopped with immediate effect, however those already in possession of POCs may be processed in following categories of POCs if applied:

        a.     Duplicate

        b.     Modifications

        c.     Renewal

Other Forms

PAKISTANI NATIONALS LIVING IN AUSTRALIA

updated: October 2008