How to renew your CNIC online in 2026 — step by step

Renewing your CNIC online has become significantly easier since NADRA's Pak-Identity portal stabilized. This guide walks you through every screen and every form, including the common rejection reasons (blurry photo, wrong thumbprint, mismatched signature). 1. Visit id.nadra.gov.pk and create a Pak-Identity account using your existing CNIC number. 2. Choose "Modification / Renewal". 3. Upload a clear photo against a white background. The face must occupy 60–80% of the frame. 4. Pay the renewal fee (Rs 750 normal, Rs 1,500 urgent, Rs 2,500 executive). 5. Wait for SMS confirmation of biometric verification — usually 1–3 working days. Most rejections happen because of photo issues. Re-take the photo with phone in landscape mode against a plain wall in natural daylight.