Imdad Portal

CNIC Renewal

Renew your expired or expiring CNIC (Smart NIC). A valid CNIC is required for banking, travel, SIMs and all government services u2014 renew before or after expiry to stay compliant.

NADRA Normal: ~30 working days Verified Guide

اہم معلومات (آسان اردو میں)

موجودہ صورت حالSTATUS
نارمل ~30 دن | ارجنٹ ~12 دن | ایگزیکٹیو ~7 دن
یہ سہولت/فوائد کیا ہے؟BENEFIT
  • میعاد ختم یا ختم ہونے والے CNIC (Smart NIC) کی تجدید کریں۔
  • بینکنگ، سفر، سم اور تمام سرکاری سہولیات کے لیے درست CNIC ضروری۔
  • فیس: نارمل ~750، ارجنٹ ~1,500، ایگزیکٹیو ~2,500 روپے۔
اہلیت کا معیارELIGIBILITY
  • وہ پاکستانی شہری جس کا CNIC ختم ہو چکا یا ہونے والا ہو۔
  • موجودہ CNIC ہولڈر (تجدید پر Smart NIC)۔
ضروری دستاویزاتDOCUMENTS
  • موجودہ CNIC کی کاپی (چاہے میعاد ختم ہو)
  • نئے پتے کا ثبوت (بجلی بل) اگر تفصیل بدلی ہو
  • کسی تبدیلی کے معاون کاغذات
  • اصل کاغذات فوٹو کاپیوں کے ساتھ
درخواست کا طریقہHOW TO APPLY
  1. قریبی NRC جائیں یا Pak-ID سے آن لائن تجدید کریں۔
  2. ٹوکن لیں اور تجدید فارم بھریں۔
  3. موجودہ CNIC اور تبدیلی کے کاغذات جمع کریں۔
  4. بائیومیٹرک تصدیق مکمل کریں۔
  5. فیس ادا کریں۔
  6. 8400 پر SMS سے ٹریک کریں اور Smart NIC حاصل کریں۔

Service Overview

Why Renew on Time

A CNIC is valid for a fixed period u2014 usually 10 years u2014 after which it must be renewed. An expired card is not accepted for official transactions, so renewing promptly keeps your identity active and avoids disruption to banking, travel and government services.

What Happens If It Expires

  • Banks may restrict transactions on accounts linked to an expired CNIC
  • It cannot be used for a passport, SIM or property transaction
  • Access to pensions and welfare payments can be interrupted
  • Travel and visa processes may be delayed

Good to Know

  • Renewal upgrades your card to a chip-based Smart NIC.
  • You can renew before expiry or after it has lapsed.
  • Some renewals can be started online through Pak-ID.
  • The renewed card is again valid for around 10 years.

Eligibility Criteria

Pakistani citizen whose CNIC has expired or is about to expire.
Existing CNIC holder (renewal upgrades the card to a Smart NIC where applicable).
The card may be renewed before expiry or after it has lapsed.

Required Documents

Copy of your current CNIC (front and back), even if expired
Proof of current address (e.g., a recent utility bill) if details have changed
Supporting documents for any data change requested during renewal
Bring originals along with photocopies

How to Apply — Step by Step

1

Visit your nearest NRC, or renew online via the Pak-ID portal / app (for eligible cases).

2

Obtain a token and fill in the renewal / modification form.

3

Submit your existing CNIC copy and any change documents.

4

Complete biometric verification.

5

Pay the renewal fee for your chosen service type.

6

Track via SMS to 8400 or at www.nadra.gov.pk and collect your renewed Smart NIC.

Frequently Asked Questions

Renew before or as soon as your CNIC expires. An expired CNIC is not valid for official transactions.
Yes, the renewal fee structure is the same as a new Smart NIC.
Typically 10 years for adults.
Overseas Pakistanis renew their NICOP through NADRA overseas channels or Pak-ID.
Some renewals can be started online via Pak-ID; biometric verification may still be required at an NRC.

Important Notes

An expired CNIC is not valid for official transactions u2014 renew it promptly.
Renewal fees match those of a new card; confirm current rates at the NRC or on Pak-ID.

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