The National Database & Registration Authority (NADRA) is the central organization in Pakistan which issues CNIC & NICOP to Pakistanis. The fees & charges for both cards differ depending on the area & currency.
CNIC charges differ depending whether you are applying for a normal CNIC, urgent or executive. The difference between these types is the duration in which your CNIC is issued.
The rates and modification charges are as follows:
Categories/Type | Normal | Urgent | Executive |
New CNIC | 0 | 1150 | 2150 |
CNIC Modification | 400 | 1150 | 2150 |
CNIC Duplicate | 400 | 1150 | 2150 |
CNIC Renewal | 400 | 1150 | 2150 |
New Smart NIC | 750 | 1500 | 2500 |
Smart NIC Modification | 750 | 1500 | 2500 |
Smart NIC Duplicate | 750 | 1500 | 2500 |
Smart NIC Renewal | 750 | 1500 | 2500 |
CNIC Cancellation (Due to death) | 50 | - | - |
CRC New/Duplicate/Modification | 50 | - | 500 |
FRC | 500 | - | 1000 |
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NICOP rates depend on the Zone from which you are applying, NADRA classifies mostly Western & European countries as Zone A for which the rates are as follows:
Categories | Normal | Urgent | Executive |
New NICOP | 4250 | 6350 | 8450 |
NICOP Modification | 4250 | 6350 | 8450 |
NICOP Duplicate | 4250 | 6350 | 8450 |
NICOP Renewal | 4250 | 6350 | 8450 |
New Smart NICOP | 4600 | 6700 | 8800 |
Smart NICOP Modification | 4600 | 6700 | 8800 |
Smart NICOP Duplicate | 4600 | 6700 | 8800 |
Smart NICOP Renewal | 4600 | 6700 | 8800 |
While Gulf, Middle Eastern, Asian & mainly African countries are classified as Zone B for which the price and charges are as follows:
Criteria/Description Zone B | Fee | Region |
Similar Particular or particular with slight difference | $10 (USD) | Zone (A,B) |
With diffirent particular | $250 (USD) | Zone A countries |
With diffirent particular | $120 (USD) | Zone B countries |
Similar Particular or particular with slight difference | Rs.1000 | Inland |
With diffirent particular | Rs.10,000 | Inland |
Online Process ‘Pak Identity’:
NADRA also launched ‘Pak Identity’ online process through which people can get their National ID through an easy online process which they can access from the comfort of their home.
It also allows them to pay the fees through credit/debit card and get their CNIC delivered on their doorsteps. The process of national identification was never so simple & convenient before.