Renunciation of Citizenship

The following procedure and conditions apply for the renunciation of citizenship of Pakistan:

1. The forms and supporting documents may be submitted to the Consulate in person or through mail/courier.
2. The documents required are:
   • Two copies of Application form (Form-X) duly typed (not to be handwritten), attested by the Justice of Peace (JP); Front attested photograph to be pasted on top right of both the copies;
   • Four (04) recent passport size photographs (2 x 11/2 inches) with white background (front view) attested at the back by JP;
   • A copy of any one document, i.e., Assurance Letter/ Naturalization Certificate / Citizenship Certificate / Foreign Passport;
   • Two copies of data page of Foreign Passport, if available;
   • Two (02) copies of first four pages of latest Pakistani Passports on one page;
   • All original valid and expired Pakistani passports;
   • Two (02) copies of CNIC/NICOP, both sides on one page;
   • In case the CNIC/NICOP is not available, an affidavit stating that the applicant does not possess CNIC/NICOP and will provide complete address in Pakistan.
   • Copies of any one document i.e., NICOP / Birth Certificate / Pakistan passport of the minor children of the male applicant only, residing abroad, where applicable.
   • The copies of Nikah Nama (Marriage Certificate) / divorce papers, of the female applicant, if passport/ NICOP is not modified with husband / father’s name respectively.
3. The documents are scrutinized by the Consulate and if found complete, are forwarded to the Department of Immigration and Passports in Pakistan for processing and decision.
4. Processing fee
   • Process fee is AUD 15.00.
   • Fee may be paid through Postal Money Order in favour of “Consulate General of Pakistan Sydney” or EftPOS (bank charges apply) – all credit / debit cards, except American Express, are accepted.
   • No cash payment is accepted, and all payments are non-refundable.
5. The Processing Time is 4-6 months and the Certificate of Renunciation is despatched by the Department of Immigration and Passports directly to the applicant.
6. On receipt of the “Renunciation of Citizenship Certificate” from Pakistan, the applicant is required to apply online for cancellation of his / her CNIC / NICOP at NADRA’s website: http://id.nadra.gov.pk.