Birth Certificates & Registration Abroad

Registering the birth of your child at a Pakistan embassy is essential for establishing Pakistani citizenship, obtaining a B-Form from NADRA, and applying for the child's Pakistan passport.

What is the Pakistan B-Form?

The B-Form (Child Registration Certificate) is issued by NADRA for Pakistani children from birth until they turn 18. It serves as proof of Pakistani citizenship for minors and is required for:

  • Applying for a child's Pakistan passport
  • Enrolling in Pakistani schools (if returning to Pakistan)
  • Applying for a NICOP for the child
  • Registering the child in the family's NADRA record
  • Proving the child's Pakistani citizenship for dual nationality purposes

Required Documents

  • Original birth certificate from the country of birth (with apostille or notarisation)
  • Father's Pakistan passport and CNIC/NICOP
  • Mother's passport and CNIC/NICOP (or foreign passport if non-Pakistani)
  • Parents' nikah nama or marriage certificate
  • Two photographs of the child
  • Completed birth registration form
  • Registration fee

Registration Process

  1. Obtain the child's birth certificate from the local civil registration authority
  2. Get it notarised/apostilled if required by your embassy
  3. Visit the nearest Pakistan embassy with all required documents
  4. Complete the registration form and pay the fee
  5. The embassy forwards the registration to NADRA in Pakistan
  6. NADRA issues the B-Form (may take 2-4 weeks after embassy submission)
  7. You can then apply for the child's Pakistan passport and NICOP
Timing: Register the birth as soon as possible. While there is no strict deadline, late registrations may require additional documentation and verification. Early registration makes passport and NICOP applications smoother.
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