A List of NADRA Offices in Karachi

NADRA mega centers have been set up throughout Karachi to cater to Pakistan’s biggest metropolitan city to meet the citizens’ documentation requirements. You can locate the closest NADRA center Karachi by searching for “NADRA office near me.”

If you need a National Identity Card (NIC), a passport, a birth certificate, or a digital ID card, you can visit any NADRA mega center from this list by Graana.com.  

 

What Is NADRA?

 

 

The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) is a government agency run under the supervision of the Interior Secretary of Pakistan. The agency regulates government databases and is responsible for statistically managing the count and registration of the national citizens of Pakistan. 

NADRA was founded in 1998 and was created in March 2010 after the merger of the National Database Organisation and Directorate General of Registration. Apart from regular offices, they have NADRA mega centers as well.

In addition to its role in maintaining numerous sensitive databases containing the personal information of Pakistani citizens, NADRA also issues computerised national identity cards, child registration certificates, and other identity documents. 

Furthermore, it is in charge of protecting Pakistanis by preventing identity theft. With more than 16,670 staff members, NADRA Pakistan has produced more than 100 million identity cards to date.

 

NADRA Mega Centers and Offices in Karachi

NADRA has several Mega Centers and offices in Karachi, providing citizens with access to a range of services, including the issuance of national ID cards, passport services, and other related services.

These NADRA Mega Centers and offices are equipped with the latest technology and staffed by trained professionals, ensuring a smooth and efficient process for citizens seeking NADRA services. Whether you need to apply for a national ID card or passport, or you have any other related needs, these NADRA centers and offices in Karachi are there to assist you.

Over 560 NADRA mega centers are located all over Pakistan, according to NADRA’s official website. Additionally, it maintains around 13 offices overseas, serving Pakistanis living abroad.

The addresses of NADRA mega centers in Karachi have been listed below.

 

No.	NADRA mega centers	Address	Contact
1	NADRA Provincial Headquarters	29-E, Miran Muhammad Shah Road, MACHS	(021) 111 786 100
2	NADRA Mega Center DHA	Service Road, 18th East Street, Phase 1, DHA	(021) 111 786 100
3	NADRA Mega Center North Nazimabad	Plot No. D15/1, Euro Twin Tower, Block L, North Nazimabad Town	(021) 111 786 100
4	NADRA Mega Center Siemens	Siemens Chowrangi, SITE Area	(021) 111 786 100
5	NADRA Executive Office Karachi Shahrah-e-Quaideen	NADRA executive branch, Plot No. 85-C, Saleem Tower, Khudadad Colony	021-34555585
6	NADRA Executive Office Karachi Clifton	B-7, Quality Arcade near Shawn Circle, Clifton	021-35308063
7	NADRA Executive Office Saddar	Near Saddar Passport Office	021-99206352
8	NADRA Executive Office KCCI	Karachi Chamber of Commerce Building, Saddar Town	0300-2546004
9	NADRA Mega Centre Gulistan-e-Jauhar	Block 15, near Income Building, Gulistan-e-Johar	021-34023995
10	NADRA Office Safoora Goth	Plot 5 Block B, Race Course Club, Safoora Goth	021-32066719
11	NADRA Office Awami Markaz	Awami Markaz, Shahrah-e-Faisal	021-99240546
12	NADRA Office Lyari	UC-10, Mullah Fazal Hall, Chakiwara Road, near Al-Jameel Hotel, Lyari	021-32546688
13	NADRA Centre Orangi Town	Town Administrator Office, Orangi Town No. 5	021-36699980
14	NADRA Centre Surjani Town	KDA Building, Sector 4-A, Surjani Town	021-36910771
15	NADRA Centre Soldier Bazar	UC-13, Garden West	021-99215558
16	NADRA Mega Center Liaquatabad	Liaquatabad Town Office, KMC Building, Nazimabad-3	021-36600096-97
17	NADRA Centre Landhi	UC-07 Office Building, 37/C, near Babar Market, Landhi	021-35023645
18	NADRA Mega Center Malir	Rafi Mall Building, National Highway, near Malir Court, Malir	021-34114261
19	NADRA Centre Korangi	UC Office, Old KDA Building, near Sultan Clinic, Korangi No. 4	021-35074166
20	NADRA Centre Gulshan-e-Hadeed	UC-6 Building, Gulshan-e-Hadeed Phase-1, Near Bank Al-Habib, Bin Qasim Town	021-34717652
21	NADRA Centre Shah Faisal Colony	KMC Office, Water Board Shah Faisal Colony, Shah Faisal Town	021-34599569
22	NADRA Centre Memon Goth	UC-01, Murad Memon Goth, Gadap Town	021-34602300
23	NADRA Centre Saudabad	UC-03 Building, Saudabad near Student Bakery, Malir	021-34507800

 

NADRA Mega Centers Timings in Karachi

Citizens can conveniently apply for necessary identification documents whenever they can, according to their personal schedules, because NADRA mega centers are open 24/7. 

For other branches, however, the offices are open at specific times. You can visit the NADRA executive offices and registration centers in Karachi during the following hours.

Days: Monday to Saturday
Timings: 09:00 AM to 05:00 PM

 

NADRA Helpline Number

Overseas Pakistanis and Fixed Lines 051-111-786-100

Users of Mobilink, Ufone, Telenor, Zong 7000 

 

Services Provided by NADRA

Pakistani citizens can obtain the following identification documents from NADRA:

1. Computerized National Identity Card (CNIC)
2. NADRA Smart Card
3. National Identity Card for Overseas Pakistanis (NICOP)
4. Family Registration Certificate (FRC)
5. Cancellation Certificate
6. National Passport
7. Pakistan Origin Card (POC)
8. Child Registration Certificate (CRC)
9. Juvenile Card (JV)

 

NADRA Fee Schedule

If you have any concerns regarding the cost of different services, the following table breaks down all the fee payments below.

 

Type	Normal	Urgent	Executive
Smart NICOP Renewal	USD 20 – 39	USD 30 – 57	USD 40 – 75
Smart NICOP Modification	USD 20 – 39	USD 30 – 57	USD 40 – 75
Smart NICOP Duplicate	USD 20 – 39	USD 30 – 57	USD 40 – 75
Smart NIC Renewal	PKR 750	PKR 1,500	PKR 2,500
Smart NIC Modification	PKR 750	PKR 1,500	PKR 2,500
Smart NIC Duplicate	PKR 750	PKR 1,500	PKR 2,500
NICOP Renewal	USD 17 – 36	USD 27 – 54	USD 37 – 72
NICOP Modification	USD 17 – 36	USD 27 – 54	USD 37 – 72
NICOP Duplicate	USD 17 – 36	USD 27 – 54	USD 37 – 72
New Smart NICOP	USD 20 – 39	USD 30 – 57	USD 40 – 75
New Smart NIC	PKR 750	PKR 1,500	PKR 2,500
New NICOP	USD 17 – 36	USD 27 – 54	USD 37 – 72
New CNIC	–	PKR 1,150	PKR 2,150
FRC	PKR 1,000	–	PKR 1,000
CRC New/Duplicate/Modification	PKR 50	–	PKR 500
CNIC Renewal	PKR 400	PKR 1,150	PKR 2,150
CNIC Modification	PKR 400	PKR 1,150	PKR 2,150
CNIC Duplicate	PKR 400	PKR 1,150	PKR 2,150
CNIC Cancellation (Due to death)	PKR 50	–	–

Since it holds such importance due to its vast range of services, many Nadra mega centres have been set up in Karachi, as well as in other cities of Pakistan, to facilitate the people.

 

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FAQs related to NADRA Mega Centers

 

What is the NADRA office time in Karachi?

NADRA offices in Karachi are open from Monday to Saturday from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM. NADRA Mega Centers are open 24/7.

 

Is NADRA closed on Saturday?

The district and executive centres of NADRA will remain open during six days a week from Monday to Saturday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.

 

What is the fee for a NADRA ID card 2023?

As of October 2023, the normal fee for a new Smart NIC is Rs750 while the urgent fee is Rs1500. The executive service is currently being offered at Rs2500.

 

Can I open my CNIC online?

You can apply for your Smart National Identity Card (SNIC) by visiting Pak Identity Portal and have it delivered to your doorstep.

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