National Identity Card is basic identification document in Pakistan, providing unique identification number to each citizen.
The identity document is issued by the National Database Registration Authority (Nadra).
It is the first requirement of individuals as it is mandatory to obtain documents like license, NTN, bank account, passport, cellular connection etc. Every citizen of Pakistan, 18 years and above, is eligible for NIC.
Smart ID Card is directly linked with healthcare by linking medical records and in education by verifying identities for school admissions. It is also essential for getting SIM cards. The document with 13-digit unique number is linked with centralized system with a single recognizable ID, reducing reliance on birth certificates.
Nadra Smart CNIC Fee Structure in August 2024
The normal fee for a New Smart National Identity Card is Rs750. For urgent processing, the fee is Rs1,500, while the executive category currently costs Rs2,500.
Categories/Type | Normal | Urgent | Executive |
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Smart NIC | 750 | 1,500 | 2,500 |