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Travel Documents & ID
- ▸The CNIC (Computerized National Identity Card) is Pakistan's national ID — apply at any NADRA office with your B-Form (birth registration certificate).
- ▸A Pakistani passport is available through the Directorate General of Immigration and Passports once you have your CNIC.
- ▸B-Forms (birth registration) are available at NADRA offices.
- ▸If your documents are missing, NADRA can verify identity through family CNIC records.
- ▸U.S. citizen children retain their U.S. passports and can travel independently.
Legal Resources
- ▸Pakistan Bar Council and provincial bar associations can refer to private attorneys.
- ▸The Federal Ombudsman investigates government agency complaints.
- ▸National Commission for Human Rights monitors rights situations.
- ▸UNHCR Pakistan has engagement for protection needs.
- ▸Legal Aid Committees operate in some district courts for qualifying individuals.
U.S. Embassy: Check the official U.S. Embassy website for Pakistan for current hours, services, and appointment requirements. Do not travel to the embassy without a scheduled appointment. The U.S. Embassy can assist with emergency passports and limited emergency services for U.S. citizens.
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