Pakistan Origin Card (POC)
Pakistan Origin Card (POC) is a residence route in Pakistan (Ancestry). NADRA card granting visa-free entry, indefinite stay and right to work/own property for former Pakistanis, their descendants and foreign spouses.
Requirements at a glance
There is no minimum stay to keep the permit. Spouse and children can usually be included. Permanent residence: after now years.
How holders are taxed
Resident (183 days) taxed worldwide.
Next steps
Check the official page for the current rules and fees, compare this route with the other programmes on the interactive map, and talk to a licensed immigration lawyer or authorised agent before applying.
| Category | Ancestry |
|---|---|
| Investment | — |
| Fees (family) | — |
| Income / yr | — |
| Assets | — |
| Min. stay | 0 |
| PR | now |
| Citizenship | — |
| Work | yes |
| Eligible | Persons of Pakistani origin and foreign spouses of Pakistanis |
| Tax | Resident (183 days) taxed worldwide. |
| As of | 2026-10 |
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