NADRA Cards - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Fast track application offers quicker delivery of your SNICOP as it is processed on priority. This option is suitable for applicants who want to get their SNICOP in the earliest possible time. The fee for this service is higher than the normal processing fee.

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Fast track application offers quicker delivery of your SNICOP as it is processed on priority. This option is suitable for applicants who want to get their SNICOP in the earliest possible time. The fee for this service is higher than the normal processing fee. Click the following link to view the NADRA Cards’ fee and processing times.

Your SNICOP will be sent to your home address directly from Pakistan. You will receive a text message when your card is dispatched from Pakistan.

All SNICOP applicants, even a day-old baby, must visit the NADRA office in person to apply for SNICOP, as photographs and fingerprints are captured during application processing.

All POC applicants are advised to apply online at NADRA Pak Identity . Manual booking of POC has been stopped. NADRA offices will not be able to serve walk-in POC applicants.

Both cash and bank cards are accepted for fee payments. It is better to bring cash as sometimes debit/credit card processing is not possible due to connectivity problems.

Any NICOP/SNICOP holder who is not your direct family relative can attest your form.

Applicants do not need to bring photographs or complete any form for a SNICOP application. NADRA staff will take your photograph and fill out the form in their system during application processing.

Yes, disabled access is available in the High Commission’s building number 34, where NADRA applications are processed.

SNICOP is issued with seven (7) years validity irrespective of the age of the applicant.

NADRA holders are advised to update their marital status on their cards as soon as possible. The both parents should have their Merital status as Married for the child’s application process.

The NADRA system will not allow the child’s application to be processed if both parents’ marital status is recorded as single/unmarried.