NADRA Card Fee Structure 2026 (CNIC, NICOP, FRC & Renewal Rates)

NADRA CNIC Fee Structure is the official government tariff schedule set by the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) that regulates processing rates for new Smart CNICs, renewals, modifications, FRCs, and NICOP cards across Pakistan. Knowing the exact fee schedule saves citizens from overpaying or falling victim to unauthorized private agents charging illegal processing surcharges. All official fees are standardized across all NADRA Registration Centers (NRC) and the Pak-ID portal. ## Official NADRA Smart CNIC Tariff 2026 - **Normal Processing**: PKR 750 (Delivery in 31 working days) - **Urgent Processing**: PKR 1,500 (Delivery in 15 working days) - **Executive Processing**: PKR 2,500 (Delivery in 7 working days) These baseline rates apply uniformly for first-time Smart CNIC issuance, expired card renewal, address or marital modification, and duplicate card issuance following lost or stolen cards. ## Overseas NICOP & FRC Fee Matrix For Pakistani citizens residing abroad or holding dual nationality, NICOP fees are categorized into country zones: - **Zone A Countries** (USA, UK, Canada, Europe, Australia): Normal $39 USD, Urgent $59 USD, Executive $79 USD. - **Zone B Countries** (Middle East, Gulf, Asian Nations): Normal $20 USD, Urgent $39 USD, Executive $59 USD. - **Family Registration Certificate (FRC)**: Standard fee is PKR 1,000 for By Birth, By Marriage, or By Adoption categories. ## Digital Payment & Fraud Warning Official NADRA fees can be deposited at NRC cash counters, National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) branches, or online via the official Pak-ID web portal using JazzCash, Easypaisa, or credit/debit cards. NADRA does NOT endorse private agents or middle-men. Never pay extra cash fees to unauthorized individuals. Report extortion or agent fraud directly to the central NADRA helpline at **1777**.