A Non-Resident Pakistani is defined as an individual who:
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Has not stayed in Pakistan for 183 days or more during the tax year
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Is not employed by the Federal or Provincial Government in Pakistan during the tax year
(Reference: Income Tax Ordinance, 2001 – Chapter 5, Division II, Section 82)
Required Documents for NRP Biometric Verification:
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Signed Undertaking (Annexure-A)
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Proof of NRP status (e.g., valid passport, visa, exit stamp, resident permit)
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Copy of valid ID document (CNIC/SNIC/NICOP)
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Customer’s account number(s) maintained with the bank
Customers temporarily outside Pakistan for valid reasons and unable to visit for biometric verification must submit:
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Reasonable proof of stay abroad (passport, visa, exit stamp, etc.)
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A Customer Letter stating reason for absence and expected date of return
Where one account holder is outside Pakistan (temporarily or as an NRP):
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Biometric verification shall be conducted individually as per the status of each joint account holder
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If one holder is NRP or temporarily abroad, procedures under (1) or (2) above will apply accordingly
