Passport, NICOP and Handling Legal Matters from Abroad

We assist, families and overseas Pakistanis navigate passport, immigration and visa-related legal issues, with practical guidance and representation in Pakistan when clients are unable to deal with matters personally.

Where these disputes usually start

Most people who contact us about passport, NICOP or overseas matters are dealing with one of a familiar set of problems. Recognising which one applies to you is the first step towards the right remedy.

• ▸Passport issuance, renewal & related disputes
• ▸Passport cancellation, restriction & impoundment matters
• ▸NICOP & POC applications and disputes
• ▸Visa-related legal issues & immigration matters
• ▸Immigration documentation & legal requirements
• ▸Overseas Pakistani property & family-related legal matters
• ▸Representation for Pakistanis living abroad
• ▸Power of attorney & documentation for overseas clients

Questions clients ask us most often

I'm having a problem getting or renewing my passport or NICOP. Can you help?

Yes. We review the reason for the delay, refusal or other issue and help you understand the appropriate steps to resolve passport, NICOP or POC-related problems, including matters involving documentation or disputes.

My passport or NICOP application has been blocked or delayed. What can I do?

We review the correspondence, application and reason given for the delay or restriction and advise you on the available legal and administrative options to have the matter addressed.

I'm an overseas Pakistani dealing with a legal matter back home. Can you represent me without me being physically present?

Yes, where the matter and applicable procedure allow it. We can represent overseas Pakistanis in property, family, inheritance and other legal matters in Pakistan through an appropriate Power of Attorney, so you may not need to travel to Pakistan for every step.

Getting advice on your own situation

Every matter turns on its own facts, documents and timing. We answer 13 further questions on this subject — including costs, likely duration, the documents to bring and what happens after you contact us — on our Immigration, Passport & Visa Matters page.