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NADRA CNIC Renewal & Smart Card Online Guide (2025 Edition)
By Huzi
Renew, update, and troubleshoot from your couch—no queues, no touts.
"If your CNIC expires, so does half your life in Pakistan." "" NADRA slogan, 2025
👑Ÿ¢ 2025 Fees & Timelines (Official)
| Service | Normal (30 days) | Urgent (15 days) | Executive (7 days) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smart CNIC Renewal | Rs 750 | Rs 1,500 | Rs 2,500 |
| Smart NICOP (Overseas) | £51.50 | £64.50 | £79.50 |
👑" Universal 3-Step Flow (Works Everywhere)
1ï¸âƒ£ Pre-Check
- Expiry date printed on the front of your CNIC
- Fingerprint issue? →’ see Section 7 below first
2ï¸âƒ£ Apply Online
| Platform | URL | Use Case |
|---|---|---|
| Pak-Identity Portal | pak-identity.nadra.gov.pk | All renewals & modifications |
| Pak ID Mobile App | Play Store / App Store | Photo + biometric upload on phone |
Upload Checklist
- CNIC front & back (JPG ≤ 500 KB)
- Passport-size photo (white background, 600 × 600 px)
- Thumbprint scans (PNG, ≥ 300 dpi)
3ï¸âƒ£ Pay & Track
- Online: HBL Konnect, JazzCash, credit/debit card
- Track: Enter tracking ID →’ tracking.nadra.gov.pk
- SMS: Send tracking ID to 9988 →’ status in 10 seconds
👑"± Mobile App Shortcut (30-Second Walkthrough)
- Open Pak ID App →’ "Renew CNIC"
- Scan CNIC →’ auto-fills data
- Capture photo →’ AI crop
- Pay inside app →’ Rs 750 for normal
- Book courier →’ Rs 250 home-delivery
👑"§ Troubleshooting Cheat-Sheet
| Problem | Quick Fix |
|---|---|
| Fingerprint mismatch | Visit NADRA e-Sahulat →’ biometric update (free) |
| Photo rejected | Retake inside Pak-Identity portal or mobile app |
| Status stuck | Wait 3—7 working days for NADRA sync |
| 938 code error | Re-sync CNIC + BISP at BISP Tehsil Office |
👑š¨ Fingerprint Mismatch →’ Step-by-Step Fix
- Clean fingers (soap + warm water)
- Visit nearest NADRA office with original CNIC
- Request "Biometric Update" (free)
- Re-scan all 10 fingers
- Wait 3—7 days →’ retry BISP or passport applications
👑"¦ Delivery Options (2025)
| Method | Cost | Timeline |
|---|---|---|
| Self pick-up | Rs 0 | SMS alert →’ collect at designated NADRA centre |
| Home delivery | Rs 250 | TCS/Speed Post 1—2 days extra |
| Locker pickup | Rs 150 | Pak-ID lockers at HBL branches |
🕐’ 7-Day Renewal Sprint
| Day | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Check expiry on CNIC |
| 2 | Upload docs + pay fee online |
| 3 | Track via 9988 SMS |
| 4 | If fingerprint error →’ biometric update |
| 5 | Re-upload if photo rejected |
| 6 | Wait for "Ready for Collection" SMS |
| 7 | Collect or wait for courier |
👑"ž Helplines (24×7)
- NADRA Helpline: 051-111-786-100
- BISP Biometric Help: 0800-26477
- SMS Status: 9988
Renew today, thank yourself tomorrow—because every SIM, bank account, and subsidy starts with a valid CNIC.
