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NADRA CNIC Online Services: Renewal Through Pak ID, Official Fees and Application Tracking

By MayreDukaan Editorial TeamPublished 14 Nov 20262 min read

Illustration of a phone showing an ID renewal form next to a plain identity card

CNIC renewal costs Rs400 normal, Rs1,150 urgent or Rs2,150 executive; Smart NIC Rs750 to Rs2,500. Track by sending your tracking ID to 8400.

You can renew your CNIC or Smart NIC online using NADRA's Pak ID app or the website id.nadra.gov.pk. Inside Pakistan, renewal costs Rs400 (normal), Rs1,150 (urgent) or Rs2,150 (executive) for a CNIC, and Rs750 to Rs2,500 for a Smart NIC. Track your application by sending your tracking ID to 8400 or calling 1777.

Fees and timelines below were checked on NADRA's official fee page on 14 November 2026. Processing time starts after payment.

Official renewal fees and timelines

Table of CNIC and Smart NIC renewal fees and processing days — Original MayreDukaan graphic based on NADRA's official fee page

Card	Normal	Urgent	Executive
CNIC	Rs 400 · 15 days	Rs 1,150 · 12 days	Rs 2,150 · 6 days
Smart NIC	Rs 750 · 31 days	Rs 1,500 · 23 days	Rs 2,500 · 9 days

Home delivery inside Pakistan costs Rs 165.

How to renew online with Pak ID

Install Pak ID from the official app store, or open id.nadra.gov.pk.
Register or sign in with your CNIC number, mobile number and email.
Choose renewal for your identity card.
Check your existing details carefully.
Complete the photo, fingerprint and signature steps the app asks for, and upload any documents it requests.
Enter your delivery address and pay the fee online.
Note your tracking ID and PIN.

NADRA warns that some cases still need a visit to a NADRA Registration Centre, for example when biometric verification fails.

How to track your CNIC

Pak ID app: open *Tracking* and enter your tracking ID and PIN.
SMS: send your tracking ID (not your CNIC number) to 8400.
Phone: call NADRA's helpline 1777.

Documents for renewal

NADRA's renewal page did not show a single fixed checklist when we checked. Usually you need your expiring CNIC, and the app tells you if anything else is required. Do not assume the first-time CNIC document list applies to a renewal.

Tips

Renew before your card expires: banks, SIM registration and many services check CNIC validity.
Choose executive processing only if you truly need the card within a week.
Keep your PIN private; NADRA staff will never ask for it on social media.

Frequently asked questions

How much does CNIC renewal cost in 2026?

Inside Pakistan: Rs400 normal, Rs1,150 urgent and Rs2,150 executive for a CNIC; Rs750, Rs1,500 and Rs2,500 for a Smart NIC.

Can I renew my CNIC online?

Yes, through the Pak ID app or id.nadra.gov.pk. Some cases still need a centre visit.

How do I track my CNIC?

Send your tracking ID to 8400, use Tracking in Pak ID, or call 1777.

How long does CNIC renewal take?

Normal CNIC 15 days, urgent 12 days, executive 6 days, counted from payment.

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Sources

Facts last checked against these sources on 14 Nov 2026, 07:04 Pakistan time.