IMPORTANT INFORMATION
For any query related to ONLINE NADRA APPLICATION submitted directly to NADRA via Pak ID app please contact the following:
https://www.nadra.gov.pk/contact-us/
NADRA NICOP Application
Fill out this form (Download Form) and bring it with yourself to the consulate at the time of appointment
Choose Your Case Type
i. Applicants Born in Canada
- Personal appearance is mandatory for live photo and biometric capture.
- Birth Registration Certificate showing names of both parents.
- Valid Canadian Passport.
- CNIC/NICOP of both Father and Mother with updated marital status.
- If married: Spouse’s CNIC and Marriage Certificate.
- Two references are required:
- Name, CNIC/NICOP number, and contact number of each reference.
- References must not be spouse or blood relatives (parents + siblings + children).
- Physical presence of references is not required.
ii. Applicants Born in Pakistan
- Personal appearance is mandatory for live photo and biometric capture.
- Canadian Passport/PR card/Work Permit/Study Permit
- Birth Certificate issued by Union Council.
- MNIC or Matriculation Certificate.
- Valid or expired Pakistani Passport.
- CNIC/NICOP of both Father and Mother with updated marital status.
- If not available, then CNIC/NICOP of siblings.
- If married: Spouse’s CNIC and Marriage Certificate.
- Two references are required:
- Name, CNIC/NICOP number, and contact number of each reference.
- References must not be spouse or blood relatives (parents + siblings + children).
- Physical presence of references is not required.
i. Children Born in Canada
- Detailed Birth Certificate (must include names of both parents).
- Valid Canadian Passport
- Exemption: Not required for children under 3 years of age.
- CNIC/NICOP of both Father and Mother (must be updated after marriage).
- Physical presence of either Father or Mother is required.
- Two references are required:
- Name, CNIC/NICOP number, and contact number of each reference.
- References must not be spouse or blood relatives (parents + siblings + children).
- Physical presence of references is not required.
ii. Children Born in Pakistan
- Birth Certificate issued by Union Council.
- Child Registration Certificate issued by NADRA.
- Canadian Passport/PR card/Work Permit/Study Permit
- CNIC/NICOP of both Father and Mother with updated marital status.
- Physical presence of either Father or Mother is required.
- Two references are required:
- Name, CNIC/NICOP number, and contact number of each reference.
- References must not be spouse or blood relatives (parents + siblings + children).
- Physical presence of references is not required.
Additional Notes:
- For infants under 18 months, a recent digital photo is acceptable, and physical presence of the baby is not mandatory.
- For children aged 10 years and above, biometric capture is mandatory
Required for All Cases:
- Expired NICOP card
- Valid Canadian Passport or Pakistan passport along with PR card/work permit/study permit
- CNIC/NICOP card of Father and Mother with updated marital status
- Spouse CNIC/ NICOP If married
- Two references are required:
- Name, CNIC/NICOP number, and contact number of each reference.
- References must not be blood relatives (parents + siblings).
- Physical presence of references is not required.
Additional Documents Based on Case:
| Case Type |
Additional Documents |
| Marriage | Nikah Nama or Govt. Marriage Certificate + Spouse’s ID |
| Divorce | Divorce Certificate or Court Order |
| Widowhood | Spouse’s Death Certificate |
| Change in permanent Address | Utility bill or property papers (in applicant’s or immediate family’s name) |
| Change in DOB | Matric Certificate / Pakistani Passport / Birth Registration certificate |
| Change in Given name | Ontario Name Change Certificate + Canadian Passport reflecting new name |
- Copy of lost/stolen NICOP (if available)
- Canadian Passport OR Pakistani Passport + PR Card
NADRA Cards' Fees* and Processing Time
Smart NICOP Fee
| Application Type |
Processing Fee in CAD |
NADRA Fee in USD |
Delivery Time |
| New Smart NICOP (Normal) |
$50.00 CAD |
$65.00 USD |
06 Weeks |
| New Smart NICOP (Urgent) |
$60.00 CAD |
$83.00 USD |
04 Weeks |
| New Smart NICOP (Executive) |
$60.00 CAD |
$101.00 USD |
02 Weeks |
Important Information
- All fees are non-refundable.
- Fee for Nadra is payable via Credit card or Visa Debit only
- Consulate processing fee is payable via Debit card only
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Family Registration Certificate (FRC)
Family Registration Certificate is issued to applicants which shows family composition of the applicant (by birth or by marriage) registered with National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA).
If a person is not registered in NADRA and does not hold 13 digit ID number, his/her data will not be reflected in FRC.
Categories of FRC:
- With parents and siblings (by birth)
- With spouse and children (by marriage)
Applying on the basis of Parents and Siblings
Below mentioned information/documents are required if you wish to apply on the basis of parents and siblings:
- 13 digit ID number of CRC/CNIC/NICOP/POC of siblings and parents
- Correct name spellings as per the available record
- Photograph required of those family members who are less than 18 years old and for applicant him/herself
- Family members either not registered in NADRA or exist with incomplete information (name and ID card numbers of parents) will not be linked with other family members therefore not appear in FRC. Such family members are required to modify their ID cards with parents ID card numbers.
- In case if POC holder exists in family, same member will apply for FRC and include other family members as relative.
- Once your FRC application is successfully submitted, you will get your FRC in your email within 1-2 working days as a PDF document which you can print
- You can correct only English name spellings where required. Change in the name of any family member is not allowed
Applying on the basis of Spouse and Children
Below mentioned information/documents are required if you wish to apply on the basis of spouse and children:
- 13 digit ID number of CRC/CNIC/NICOP/POC of Spouse and children
- Correct name spellings as per the available record
- Photograph required of those family members who are less than 18 years old and for applicant him/herself
- Family members either not registered in NADRA or exist with incomplete information (name and ID card numbers of parents) will not be linked with other family members therefore not appear in FRC. Such family members are required to modify their ID cards with parents ID card numbers.
- In case if POC holder exists in family, same member will apply for FRC and include other family members as relative.
- Once your FRC application is successfully submitted, you will get your FRC in your email within 1-2 working days as a PDF document which you can print
- You can correct only English name spellings where required. Change in the name of any family member is not allowed.
Consulate processing Fee:
- CAD 50$ in addition to NADRA fee for FRC.
- Fee for NADRA is payable by credit card and visa debit card only.
- Consulate processing fee is payable via debit card only.
- Fee is non refundable.
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NADRA Frequently Asked Questions
SNICOP fee depends on the type of your application (New Card, Renewal, Fast Track etc.). Click the following link to view the NADRA Cards’ Fee.
NADRA Cards' Fee
Fast track application offers quicker delivery of your SNICOP as it is processed on priority. This option is suitable for the applicants who want to get their SNICOP in 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.
NADRA Cards' Fee
Canadian Visa is not required for a SNICOP application
Your SNICOP will be sent to your home address directly from Pakistan; you will get a text message when your card will be despatched from Pakistan.
All SNICOP applicants, even a day old baby must have to come to NADRA office in person to apply for SNICOP as photo and finger prints are captured during the application processing.
All POC applicants are advised to apply POC online at http://id.nadra.gov.pk/pakistan-origin-cardas manual booking of POC has been stopped.
NADRA office will not be able to serve the walk-in applicants of POC.
Fee for Nadra is payable via Credit card or Visa Debit only, Consulate Service Charge is payable via Debit card only. All fees are non-refundable.
Any NICOP / SNICOP holder who is not your direct family relative can attest your form.
Applicants do not need to bring any photos or fill any form for SNICOP application. NADRA staff will take your photo and fill the form on their system during application processing.
Yes, disabled access is available in Consulate General of Pakistan Toronto’s premises where NADRA applications are processed.
SNICOP is issued with seven (7) years validity irrespective of age of applicant.
NADRA holders are advised to get their martial status updated on their cards as soon as possible. The marital status on at least one of the parents’ ID Card must have been updated to "married" for child’s application process. NADRA system will not allow the child’s application processing if both parents’ status is mentioned as single/unmarried.
