NADRA Simplifies CNIC Process 2025: Online CNIC Registration & Fee Payment via PakID

Big Update: NADRA Makes CNIC Application Fully Digital in 2025

NADRA Simplifies CNIC Process 2025: The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has officially launched a fully digital registration and fee payment system for Pakistanis across the globe. With the PakID mobile app, you can now register for a CNIC (Smart National Identity Card), pay online, and track your application—without ever visiting a NADRA center.

Step-by-Step: How to Register for a CNIC Online via PakID App

Whether you’re a Pakistani living at home or abroad, here’s how you can register for your CNIC in 2025:

✅ Step 1: Download the PakID App

• Go to the Google Play Store or Apple App Store
• Search and install “PakID – NADRA”

✅ Step 2: Create an Account or Log In

• Open the app and sign up with your mobile number or email
• Verify your identity via OTP (One-Time Password)

✅ Step 3: Start a New CNIC Application

• Select “Apply for a New Smart CNIC”
  (Or CRC, FRC depending on your need)
• Choose between Standard, Urgent, or Executive processing

✅ Step 4: Enter Personal Information

• Fill in:
  • Full name
  • Father/Mother name
  • Date of birth
  • Address
  • Contact details

✅ Step 5: Upload Required Documents

• Required documents may include:
  • Birth certificate
  • Father’s CNIC copy
  • Passport (for overseas applicants)
  • Educational certificates (for age verification)
• Scan or take a clear photo and upload

✅ Step 6: Upload Your Photo & Fingerprints

• Use your phone camera to take a live photo
• Capture fingerprints on-screen using app instructions

✅ Step 7: Choose Your Payment Method

Once your application is complete, proceed to online fee payment using:

🔹 Debit/Credit Card

🔹 Easypaisa or JazzCash

🔹 e-Sahulat outlet (if preferred)

See the full guide below on how each payment method works.

✅ Step 8: Submit the Application

• Review all details carefully
• Tap “Submit”
• You’ll receive a tracking ID for status updates

✅ Step 9: Track Application Progress

• Open Inbox in the app
• Use your tracking ID to see real-time updates

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NADRA CNIC Fee Structure 2025

Fees are the same whether you’re applying from within Pakistan or overseas.

Payment Guide: How to Pay NADRA Fees Online

💳Debit/Credit Cards (Visa, Mastercard)

1. Open the PakID app
2. Tap Inbox > Your Application
3. Press “Pay Now”
4. Enter card details
5. Get payment confirmation

📱 Easypaisa or JazzCash

1. Open your mobile wallet
2. Navigate to “Govt Payments” > NADRA NIS
3. Enter your tracking ID
4. Choose “Pay in Full”

🧾 e-Sahulat Payment

1. Visit a nearby e-Sahulat center
2. Provide tracking ID to the operator
3. Pay the fee and get a printed receipt

Benefits of the New NADRA CNIC System

• 💻 Apply Anytime, Anywhere
• ⏱️ Faster processing with real-time tracking
• 🌐 Global accessibility for overseas Pakistanis
• 💰 Multiple payment options for convenience
• 📱 No physical visits needed in most cases

In case you missed it, NADRA has also announced a new children’s passport policy to help families apply easily.