Renunciation of Citizenship

Pakistani nationals wishing to renounce their Pakistani citizenship when acquiring Danish nationality are required to submit the following documents:

  • Assurance letter issued by the Danish authorities with English Translation, declaring the eligibility for the the grant of Danish citizenship.
  • Photocopy of Pakistani passport.
  • Fresh five (5) colored passport size (2 in x1.5 in) pictures with white background. The pictures should not be older than 3 months.
  • The cases are processed by the Directorate General of Immigration & Passports (IMPASS). Its email address is: immigration@dgip.gov.pk.Normal processing time is six months from the date of submission.
  • The Embassy of Pakistan, Copenhagen assumes no responsibility for delay in issuance of renunciation certificates nor it will be responsible for any errors or omissions in the renunciation certificate.
  • Fee for Renunciation Case is 450 DKK.  Renunciation Fee must be deposited to Danske Bank Account No. 4001-0010961874 and original receipt attached with application. Therefore the Embassy advises the applicants to pay the fee through E-banking or through the Dankort/Debit Card machine at the Embassy. All Consular Fees are Non-refundable.

Q: How to check status of already submitted nationality cases?

For checking status of renunciation of citizenship applications, please send email to Directorate General Immigration and Passports (Email : immigration@dgip.gov.pk) with the following information:

  • Applicant Name with Father/Guardian name.
  • Case No.
  • Name of City/Foreign Mission; where case has been initiated.
  • Name of Country; where case has been initiated.
  • CNIC/NICOP Number
  • Passport No

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