A citizen shall be a non-resident citizen, if he: is an emigrant or intending emigrant. is, or is intending to be, resident abroad. holds nationality or citizenship of any other country or state pursuant to sub- section (3) of section 14 of the Pakistan Citizenship Act, 1951 (II of 1951). Click here for more detail. holds an immigrant or resident visa, permanent or otherwise, or equivalent authorization, permit or status, as applicable, of a foreign state or country. Notwithstanding anything contained explained above, a citizen shall not be deemed to be a non-resident citizen under following conditions if: he is proceeding on Hajj or Ziarat and is certified by the Federal Government or an officer authorized by it in this behalf to be so proceeding; or he is proceeding on student visa or for medical treatment provided that he fill and submit a form which shall be provided by the authority free of cost; or he is a spouse, real child or any of the real parents or real brothers or sisters of the persons specified in CNIC rule provided that he is dependent upon the relevant person. NOTE: No card will be issued to the categories specified in (d) and (e) above