Replace Your Lost POC Card in the UK
Losing your Pakistan Origin Card (POC) can cause problems when you need to travel to Pakistan or use your card for identification and other official purposes. If your POC has been lost, stolen, damaged, or destroyed, you may need to apply for a replacement or reprint.
At Nadra Solutions, we provide professional application assistance for POC replacement in the UK. Our team can help you prepare the required documents, check your application information, and guide you through the replacement process.
What Should You Do If You Lose Your POC?
If you cannot find your Pakistan Origin Card, first make sure it has not simply been misplaced.
If you believe the card has been stolen, consider reporting the loss to the appropriate local authority where necessary.
You should then prepare the information required to identify your existing POC record and apply for the appropriate replacement or reprint.
Having your previous POC number can be helpful, but additional identity information may be used where required.
What Is a Lost POC Replacement?
A Lost POC Replacement is an application for another Pakistan Origin Card when your previously issued card is no longer available or usable.
You may need a replacement if your POC has been:
- Lost
- Stolen
- Damaged
- Destroyed
- Misplaced and cannot be recovered
A replacement application is different from applying for a completely new POC because you already have an existing POC record.
Your eligibility and identity may still need to be verified during the replacement process.
Who Can Apply for a Lost POC Replacement?
You may be able to apply for a replacement if you previously held a valid Pakistan Origin Card and remain eligible for the document.
This may include:
- Existing POC holders who have lost their card
- POC holders whose card has been stolen
- Applicants whose POC has been damaged
- Applicants whose POC has been accidentally destroyed
- Parents or guardians dealing with a lost POC belonging to an eligible child
Individual requirements can vary depending on the circumstances of the loss and the applicant’s existing record.
Documents Required for Lost POC Replacement
The exact documents required can vary depending on your circumstances.
Commonly required information and supporting documents may include:
| Document | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Existing POC Number/Details | Helps identify your previous POC record |
| Valid Foreign Passport | Confirms your identity and current nationality |
| Recent Photograph | Required for the replacement application |
| Previous POC Copy | Useful if you have a photograph or photocopy of the lost card |
| Supporting Identity Documents | May be requested for identity verification |
| Pakistani-Origin Documents | May be required where further eligibility verification is necessary |
| Family/Marriage Documents | May be relevant depending on the basis of your POC eligibility |
| Additional Supporting Documents | May be requested depending on your circumstances |
If you do not have a copy of your previous POC, do not assume that you cannot apply. Additional information may be used to establish your existing record.
What If You Don't Know Your POC Number?
Not everyone keeps a copy of their Pakistan Origin Card before losing it.
If you don’t know your POC number, gather as much identifying information as possible.
This can include:
- Full name used on the card
- Date of birth
- Current passport
- Previous passport where relevant
- Parents’ details
- Spouse information where applicable
- Any previous copy or photograph of the POC
- Previous application information, if available
Additional verification may be required if your existing card details cannot easily be identified.
Our team can help you understand what information may be needed before the application progresses.
How to Replace a Lost POC in the UK
The replacement process becomes easier when you prepare the correct information from the beginning.
Step 1 – Contact Nadra Solutions
Contact our team through our website, WhatsApp, email or phone.
Tell us that your Pakistan Origin Card has been lost, stolen or damaged and that you need assistance with a replacement.
Step 2 – Provide Your Existing POC Information
Provide your previous POC number or a copy of the card if available.
If you do not have either, provide the identity information requested to help establish your existing record.
Step 3 – Prepare Your Supporting Documents
Gather your valid passport, photograph and any additional supporting documents relevant to your application.
Our team can review the information provided and identify obvious missing documents before your application progresses.
Step 4 – Complete the Replacement Application
Carefully check all information entered in the application.
Pay particular attention to:
- Full name
- Date of birth
- Current nationality
- Passport number
- Previous POC details
- Residential address
- Family information where applicable
Your details should be consistent with your supporting documents and existing identity record.
Step 5 – Complete Identity Verification Requirements
Depending on the applicable procedure, you may need to complete photograph, fingerprint, biometric or other identity verification requirements.
Follow the instructions provided for your application carefully.
Step 6 – Submit Your Application
Once the application and supporting documents have been prepared and checked, the replacement request can proceed for processing.
Additional information may be requested if further verification is necessary.
Step 7 – Track Your Application
Where tracking is available, monitor your application after submission.
If additional documents or clarification are requested, provide them promptly to avoid unnecessary delays.
Step 8 – Receive Your Replacement POC
Following approval and production, your replacement Pakistan Origin Card will be delivered according to the applicable delivery arrangements.
Lost POC Replacement Processing Time
Our current service options are:
| Service | Estimated Processing Time |
|---|---|
| Fast Service | Approximately 3–4 Working Weeks |
Standard Service | Approximately 8 Working Weeks |
These processing times are estimates rather than guaranteed delivery dates.
Applications requiring additional identity verification, documents or corrections can take longer.
Lost POC Replacement Fees
Our current service options are:
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Fast Service | £280 |
| Standard Service | £220 |
Please contact our team before applying to confirm the latest pricing, estimated processing time and what is included in the service.
Lost, Stolen or Damaged POC – What's the Difference?
The appropriate supporting information can depend on what happened to your card.
| Situation | What to Do |
|---|---|
| Lost POC | Apply for the appropriate replacement/reprint |
| Stolen POC | Replacement may be required; report the theft where appropriate |
| Damaged POC | Keep the damaged card and apply for the appropriate replacement |
| Destroyed POC | Apply for replacement and provide existing card details where available |
| Expired POC | POC Renewal may be more appropriate |
| POC no longer required | POC Cancellation may be appropriate |
If your POC has simply expired and you still possess it, you should check the POC Renewal requirements rather than treating it as a lost card.
Do You Need a Police Report for a Lost POC?
Whether a police report or other evidence is needed can depend on the circumstances and applicable requirements.
If your POC was stolen, reporting the theft to the appropriate local authority may also provide a record of what happened.
Do not assume that the same supporting evidence applies to every lost POC application. Check the requirements relevant to your individual case before submitting.
What If Your Personal Details Have Changed?
If your personal information has changed since your previous POC was issued, mention this before submitting your replacement application.
Changes could include:
- Name
- Passport details
- Address
- Marital status
- Spouse information
- Other relevant personal information
Additional documents may be required to support certain changes.
A straightforward reprint may not be appropriate where significant information needs to be updated.
Lost POC vs POC Renewal – Which One Do You Need?
These services have different purposes.
| Your Situation | Appropriate Service |
|---|---|
| Your POC is lost or stolen | Lost POC / Replacement |
| Your POC is damaged or destroyed | POC Replacement |
| Your POC is expiring | POC Renewal |
| Your POC has expired | POC Renewal may be appropriate |
| You have never had a POC | New POC |
| You want the POC formally cancelled | POC Cancellation |
Choosing the appropriate application from the beginning can help prevent unnecessary delays.
Can You Replace a Lost POC from the UK?
Eligible applicants residing in the United Kingdom can use the applicable process to request a replacement of their Pakistan Origin Card, subject to the relevant requirements.
You do not necessarily need to travel to Pakistan simply to begin preparing your replacement application.
Nadra Solutions provides application assistance to applicants across the UK.
Can You Travel to Pakistan After Losing Your POC?
Do not assume that a lost POC or a pending replacement application can be used as a valid travel document.
Your ability to travel depends on the valid passport, visa, POC or other travel documentation you hold at the time.
If you have upcoming travel plans, check your documentation requirements before booking or travelling.
Common Reasons Lost POC Applications Are Delayed
Replacement applications can be delayed when identity information or supporting documents are incomplete.
Common issues include:
- Incorrect previous POC information
- Missing identity documents
- Unclear passport scans
- Poor-quality photographs
- Different names across documents
- Incorrect dates of birth
- Outdated passport information
- Missing supporting family documents
- Unreported changes to personal information
- Failure to provide additional documents when requested
Checking everything carefully before submission can help reduce avoidable delays.
Why Choose Nadra Solutions for Lost POC Replacement?
Losing an important identity card can be inconvenient, particularly when you do not have a copy of the original or are unsure which documents are required.
Our team provides professional application assistance to help you:
- Understand the POC replacement process
- Identify the documents relevant to your application
- Review your application information
- Check documents before submission
- Reduce avoidable application errors
- Understand additional document requests
- Receive assistance throughout the process
Our aim is to make replacing your lost POC as straightforward as possible.
Frequently Asked Questions About Lost POC Replacement
- Yes, many authorities provide tracking options for replacement applications. You can inquire about this when submitting your application.
If your lost POC card contained special endorsements or permissions, you may be required to provide additional documentation to verify and replicate these endorsements on your replacement card. Please consult with the issuing authority for specific requirements.
Yes, individuals residing outside the UK can also apply for a replacement POC card. However, additional procedures may apply, and you should contact the relevant embassy or consulate for guidance on the application process from abroad.
- Yes, we offer expedited services for replacement applications for an additional fee. You can apply for this option if you require your POC card urgently.
- Yes, we offer expedited services for replacement applications for an additional fee. You can apply for this option if you require your POC card urgently.
Yes, you can authorize a representative or family member to apply for a replacement POC card on your behalf. However, they will need to present appropriate authorization documents and proof of their identity during the application process.
If someone else finds your lost POC card, advise them to return it to the nearest consulate, embassy, or relevant authority to ensure its safe return to you.
If your personal information has changed since obtaining your original POC card (e.g., change of name, address, etc.), you will need to update this information during the replacement application process. Be prepared to provide supporting documentation to verify any changes.
Gather your passport and any information you have about your previous POC. If the card was stolen, consider reporting the theft where appropriate. You can then prepare an application for the appropriate replacement or reprint.
You may still be able to proceed, but additional identity information or verification may be required.
Provide any old copy, photograph, application record or POC details you have available.
If your POC has been stolen, you can check the applicable replacement requirements. Additional evidence concerning the theft may be relevant depending on the circumstances.
Yes, an appropriate replacement may be available for a POC that is damaged or no longer usable.
Keep the damaged card rather than disposing of it, as its details may be useful during the application.
If the lost card has expired, the appropriate application may differ from a straightforward replacement.
Check whether a POC Renewal application is required based on your circumstances.
An eligible child’s POC may be replaced subject to the applicable requirements. Parent or guardian documents and other supporting evidence may be required.
The applicable POC process can be handled through the relevant identity registration channels. Nadra Solutions can provide professional assistance with preparing your information and supporting documents from the UK.
Our current estimated processing times are approximately 3–4 working weeks for Fast Service and 8 working weeks for Standard Service.
Actual processing times can vary depending on verification and application circumstances.
Our current service prices are £280 for Fast Service and £220 for Standard Service.
Confirm the latest price before submitting your application.
Where tracking is available, you can monitor your application after it has been submitted.
If you recover your old card after beginning the replacement process, check its status before attempting to use it. Once a replacement or related action has been processed, the previous card may no longer be valid.
Replace Your Lost Pakistan Origin Card in the UK
If your Pakistan Origin Card has been lost, stolen, damaged or destroyed, preparing the correct replacement application can help you restore access to a valid card without unnecessary complications.
At Nadra Solutions, we provide professional application assistance for Lost POC replacement across the UK. Our team can help you understand the requirements, prepare your documents and review your application information.
Contact us today to start your Lost POC Replacement application.