National Database and Registration offers several services, and one such service is the NADRA Smart Card – a national Identity card with a chip embedded in it. This new chip-based design is now replacing all traditional Identity cards.
In this blog, we’re going to explore all there is to know about this smart card and why you need to consider it when making or renewing your NIC. Graana.com, Pakistan’s smartest property portal, helps with all you need to know about the process.
A NADRA smart card or a smart national Identity card (SNIC) is a national identity card with an addition of a chip inside the card that helps log information. It helps secure your identity and other vital records by adding a layer of biometric verification.
The chip can be used for identity verification and biometrics to ensure that everyone has an accurate data record free from duplication. This identity verification helps distribute pensions to their rightful holders, and participate in various social welfare programs and many other services. More of these services will shortly make holding a smart Identity card a necessity.
Overseas Pakistanis can also avail of this Smart National Identity card as a SNICOP. This allows them to participate in Government Rebates and other programmes to reward them for their remittances and manage them as well.
The NADRA Smart Card is a multi-functional identity card issued by the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) in Pakistan.
Here are some of its key features:
Overall, the NADRA Smart Card is a secure and convenient way for citizens to prove their identity and access various services and benefits in Pakistan.
A smart card has several benefits, the biggest one being that it prevents blatant identity theft and fraud. A Smart card makes it difficult to emulate or duplicate any information as the data is digitally stored in an encrypted central database.
It also helps ease the identity verification process as the fingerprints are tied to your identity, meaning you can confirm your identity using your fingerprints.
The NADRA smart card can be acquired from any NADRA centre, some of which operate 24/7 to make the process as hassle-free as possible. The SNIC can be delivered to your house, should you choose to do so.
Overseas Pakistanis do not have to go through the hassle of visiting an embassy to obtain their Smart Cards as the whole process of applying for the card has been entirely transferred online, meaning all it takes is a few clicks.
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For Regular Pakistani citizens, the NADRA centre has a counter for document submission and a picture booth. You fill out an application form and wait till they give you a receipt for the collection of your smart card.
If you chose the home delivery option, then you wait for a couple of days to have it delivered to your door.
NADRA’s smart card requires a lot of documents for verification, and it can be difficult to provide a comprehensive list. However, the NADRA government website has a tool on their website that makes this job a lot simpler.
You choose the specific form of identification you require and it lists all the documents necessary to complete the process.
There are three categories of delivery times. Normal (31 days), Urgent(23 days) and Executive(7 days). The prices will vary based on the category chosen. The delivery times are not fixed but are less likely to deviate wildly from the date given
| Categories/Types | Normal (PKR) | Urgent (PKR) | Executive (PKR) |
| Smart NIC New | 750 | 1500 | 2500 |
| Smart NIC Modification | 750 | 1500 | 2500 |
| Smart NIC Duplicate | 750 | 1500 | 2500 |
| Smart NIC Renewal | 750 | 1500 | 2500 |
| Overseas Pakistanis (Zone A) | Normal (USD) | Urgent (USD) | Executive (USD) |
| New Smart NICOP | 39 | 57 | 75 |
| Smart NICOP Modification | 39 | 57 | 75 |
| Smart NICOP Duplicate | 39 | 57 | 75 |
| Smart NICOP Renewal | 39 | 57 | 75 |
| Overseas Pakistanis (Zone B) | Normal (USD) | Urgent (USD) | Executive (USD) |
| New Smart NICOP | 20 | 30 | 40 |
| Smart NICOP Modification | 20 | 30 | 40 |
| Smart NICOP Duplicate | 20 | 30 | 40 |
| Smart NICOP Renewal | 20 | 30 | 40 |
NADRA has now removed the requirement of a First Information Report (FIR) to be submitted to obtain a duplicate SNIC. An FIR should be filed if the card is stolen to mitigate possible identity theft.
Download an undertaking form for duplication and fill it out as required to begin the reprinting process. The same charges apply for duplication, which has been listed above.
A NADRA smart card will be the standard in the coming times. A lot of incentives and exciting new features will be tied to these smart cards, meaning having one will be essential.
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