To renounce Pakistani Nationality, the applicants would have to surrender all their valid and expired passports and national identification cards.

Following are the guidelines in this regard:

• Pakistanis under the age of 21 cannot renounce their citizenship independently. However, their names could be included in the renunciation application of their father.
• Written and signed request with reason for renunciation of citizenship.
• Form ‘X’ completed and duly signed by the applicant in triplicate. This Form could be filled online from the Embassy’s website and is also available at the Consular Section of the Embassy. Form will be attested by the Embassy of Pakistan.
• Applicant’s Four photos with light blue background taken within last six months to be provided. All Photos must be cut out in size of ‘2’ by ‘2’ inches.
• If the applicant is minor, please provide data and place of birth of the child with original documentary evidence such as “Form-S” or NICOP/Child Registration Card.
• In case the applicant does not have CNIC/NICOP, the applicant may provide correct complete address in Pakistan along with two references in Pakistan for Police verification of applicant’s antecedents.
• Original CNIC/NICOP to be submitted to the Embassy at the time of renunciation application. This card will have to be cancelled online by the applicant once the renunciation of the citizenship is approved by authorities in Pakistan.
• The applicant must have to apply for cancellation of CNIC / NICOP through NADRA’s online system and online tracking ID / Receipt for cancellation with proof of online payment must be submitted to the Consular Section of the Embassy.
• An email of the applicant needs to be written on Form X, enabling authorities in Pakistan to contact the applicant directly if some information/documents are needed.
• Applicants can check status of their applications by sending an email on immigration@dgip.gov.pk