How to Apply for a New CNIC in Pakistan – Complete Guide

NADRA Admin Last Updated: September 16, 2026 5 min read 29 views
How to Apply for a New CNIC in Pakistan – Complete Guide

New CNIC Kya Hai?

CNIC yani Computerised National Identity Card Pakistan mein citizens ki official identity, nationality aur legal status ka proof hota hai. NADRA adult Pakistani citizens ke liye CNIC issue karta hai.

Agar aap 18 years ya us se zyada age ke Pakistani citizen hain aur pehli dafa NADRA mein register ho rahe hain, to aap New CNIC ke liye apply kar sakte hain.

New CNIC Ke Liye Kaun Apply Kar Sakta Hai?

New CNIC un Pakistani citizens ke liye hota hai jo:

  • 18 years ya us se zyada age ke hon.
  • Pehle NADRA mein registered na hon.
  • Ya CRC/Juvenile Card holder hon aur ab adult CNIC ke liye eligible hon.

NADRA ke current requirements ke mutabiq first-time CNIC application ke liye applicant ki identity aur family relationship verify ki jati hai.

New CNIC Ke Required Documents

New CNIC apply karne ke liye commonly following documents required hote hain:

  • Computerized Birth Certificate
  • Parent ya blood relative ka CNIC number
  • Parent ya blood relative ki biometric verification
  • Citizenship/Naturalization Certificate, agar applicable ho
  • CRC/Juvenile Card, agar applicant ke paas available ho
  • Required supporting documents

NADRA ke mutabiq birth certificate Union Council, Municipal Committee ya Cantonment se verified hona chahiye. Kuch cases mein blood relative ki biometric verification bhi required hoti hai.

New CNIC Apply Karne Ka Process

New CNIC ke liye applicant NADRA Registration Centre visit kar sakta hai. NADRA ke official system mein application processing ke dauran applicant ki personal information, photograph aur biometric information verify/capture ki jati hai.

Applicant ko form mein enter ki gayi information carefully check karni chahiye. Data correct hone ki confirmation ke baad application process complete hota hai.

PakID App Se New CNIC Apply Ho Sakta Hai?

NADRA ka PakID mobile app identity documents ke liye online services provide karta hai. Lekin first-time CNIC ke case mein process completely online nahi hota.

NADRA ke current information ke mutabiq first-time CNIC application blood relative ke account se initiate ki ja sakti hai, aur applicant aur blood relative ko remaining process complete karne ke liye NADRA Centre visit karna hota hai.

Is liye first-time CNIC ke liye application start karne se pehle current PakID requirements check karna zaroori hai.

New CNIC Ki Fee

NADRA ke current fee structure ke mutabiq New CNIC Normal category mein free of cost hai.

Current fees:

  • Normal: Rs. 0
  • Urgent: Rs. 1,150
  • Executive: Rs. 2,150

NADRA ke current schedule mein New CNIC ke liye Normal processing time 15 days, Urgent 12 days aur Executive 6 days diya gaya hai.

Fees aur processing times future mein update ho sakte hain, is liye application submit karne se pehle official NADRA fee structure check karna best hai.

CNIC Processing Time

Current NADRA fee structure ke mutabiq New CNIC ki processing:

Normal: 15 days
Urgent: 12 days
Executive: 6 days

Processing timeline applicable fee payment aur application processing ke baad count hoti hai.

CNIC Apply Karte Waqt Important Tips

New CNIC apply karte waqt ye cheezen zaroor check karein:

  • Birth certificate ki information correct honi chahiye.
  • Parent/blood relative ke CNIC details carefully provide karein.
  • Name ki spelling check karein.
  • Date of birth carefully verify karein.
  • Address details check karein.
  • Application submit karne se pehle tamam information dobara read karein.
  • Required biometric verification complete karein.
  • Application receipt safely rakhein.
  • CNIC delivery/collection information check karein.
  • Kisi unofficial agent ko unnecessary personal information na dein.

New CNIC Aur Smart CNIC Mein Difference

NADRA currently different identity card formats issue karta hai, jin mein standard CNIC, Smart CNIC aur QR-code based CNIC formats shamil hain. Smart CNIC mein additional security features aur microchip hoti hai, jabke QR-code CNIC faster verification aur authentication ke liye QR code provide karta hai.

Agar aap Smart CNIC lena chahte hain to uski fee New CNIC se different hoti hai.

Final Advice

First-time CNIC Pakistan mein identity registration ka important step hai. Application submit karne se pehle birth certificate, family details aur required documents ready rakhein.

NADRA ki requirements, fees aur processing times change ho sakti hain, is liye application se pehle official NADRA website par latest information verify karna zaroori hai.

Guide Information

Eligibility

Pakistani citizen jo 18 years ya us se zyada age ka ho aur pehle NADRA mein registered na ho, New CNIC ke liye eligible ho sakta hai. CRC/Juvenile Card holder bhi adult hone ke baad CNIC ke liye apply kar sakta hai.

Required Documents

Verified computerized birth certificate
Parent ya blood relative ka CNIC
Parent/blood relative ki biometric verification
CRC/Juvenile Card, agar available ho
Citizenship/Naturalization Certificate, agar applicable ho
Required supporting documents

Fees

Normal: Rs. 0 Urgent: Rs. 1,150 Executive: Rs. 2,150

Processing Time

Normal: 15 days Urgent: 12 days Executive: 6 days

Application Method

New CNIC ke liye NADRA Registration Centre visit k

Validity Period

Adult CNIC/Smart CNIC ki normal validity 10 years hoti hai, current NADRA information ke mutabiq.

Step-by-Step Process

  1. Confirm karein ke aap 18 years ya us se zyada age ke Pakistani citizen hain.

  2. Apna computerized birth certificate ready karein.

  3. Parent ya blood relative ka CNIC arrange karein.

  4. Required biometric verification ke liye parent/blood relative ko ready rakhein.

  5. Apne nearest NADRA Registration Centre ka pata karein.

  6. New CNIC application process start karein.

  7. Apni personal information provide karein.

  8. Birth aur family details carefully verify karein.

  9. Photograph aur biometric information complete karein.

  10. Application form ki tamam information dobara check karein.

  11. Normal, Urgent ya Executive processing category select karein.

  12. Applicable fee pay karein.

  13. Application receipt/reference information safely save karein.

  14. CNIC application ka status check karein.

  15. CNIC receive ya collect karne ke baad name, date of birth aur doosri details carefully verify karein.

Official Information

Official Website: https://www.nadra.gov.pk/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

Contact: NADRA Helpline: 1777 Website: https://www.nadra.gov.pk/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

Frequently Asked Questions

Pakistan mein first-time CNIC ke liye kaun apply kar sakta hai?

18 years ya us se zyada age ka Pakistani citizen jo pehle NADRA mein registered na ho, New CNIC ke liye apply kar sakta hai.

New CNIC banwanay ke liye birth certificate zaroori hai?

Ji haan, NADRA ke current requirements ke mutabiq verified computerized birth certificate required documents mein shamil hai.

New CNIC ki Normal fee kitni hai?

Current NADRA fee structure ke mutabiq New CNIC ki Normal fee Rs. 0 hai.

Urgent New CNIC ki fee kitni hai?

Current NADRA fee structure ke mutabiq Urgent New CNIC ki fee Rs. 1,150 hai.

Executive New CNIC ki fee kitni hai?

Current NADRA fee structure ke mutabiq Executive New CNIC ki fee Rs. 2,150 hai.

New CNIC Normal processing mein kitna time lagta hai?

Current NADRA schedule ke mutabiq Normal New CNIC ka processing time 15 days hai.

Kya first-time CNIC online apply ho sakta hai?

First-time CNIC application PakID ke through initiate ki ja sakti hai, lekin applicant aur blood relative ko remaining process complete karne ke liye NADRA Centre visit karna ho sakta hai.

Kya parent ka CNIC New CNIC ke liye required hota hai?

NADRA ke current requirements mein parent ya blood relative ka identity card number aur applicable biometric verification required ho sakti hai.

New CNIC ke liye biometric verification zaroori hai?

Ji haan, identity verification process mein applicant aur applicable parent/blood relative ki biometric verification required ho sakti hai.

CNIC ki validity kitni hoti hai?

Adult CNIC aur Smart CNIC ki current validity 10 years hai.