A Smart NICOP costs $39 normal, $57 urgent or $75 executive for Pakistanis living in the USA, UK, Canada, Europe, Australia and similar countries. In the Gulf, Malaysia and other Asian and African countries it costs $20, $30 or $40. New cards, renewals, modifications and duplicates all cost the same.
Pick where you live and the service. Enter your bank's rupee rate if you want to see the cost in rupees.
NICOP fee by region
| Region | Normal | Urgent | Executive |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone A: USA, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, EU, Japan, Singapore, Switzerland | $39 | $57 | $75 |
| Zone B: Gulf states, Malaysia, other Asian and African countries | $20 | $30 | $40 |
NADRA's processing targets: about 31 days normal, 23 days urgent and 9 days executive, plus postage when the card is sent abroad.
Worked examples
A family of four in Dubai, urgent. 4 x $30 = $120. Paid by card in the Pak-ID app.
A student in the UK, normal. $39. If the card is charged at an assumed Rs 280 a dollar, that is about Rs 10,920.
A lost NICOP in Canada, executive. A duplicate costs the same as a new card: $75.
Speed makes the biggest difference for families. Five people in Saudi Arabia pay 5 x $20 = $100 on normal but 5 x $40 = $200 on executive. Renew early and normal service is usually enough.
The card payment is taken in dollars. Your bank decides the final rupee or pound amount, and some banks add a foreign transaction charge.
NICOP or CNIC?
A NICOP is for Pakistanis who live, work or study abroad, and for dual nationals. It lets you enter Pakistan without a visa and does the same job as the ID card at home. If you are in Pakistan and not planning to live abroad, the ID card is cheaper: Rs 750 normal.
For a Pakistani passport from abroad, see the passport fee calculator, which shows the US dollar fees published for the USA.
Fees as listed on NADRA's Pak-ID overseas portal and reproduced by independent sources dated August and September 2026. Missions that take NICOP applications in person may add bank or courier charges in local currency, as the Manchester consulate does.
Questions people ask
What is the NICOP fee in 2026?
In the USA, UK, Canada, Europe, Australia and similar countries it is $39 normal, $57 urgent and $75 executive. In the Gulf, Malaysia and other Asian and African countries it is $20, $30 and $40.
Is NICOP renewal cheaper than a new card?
No. NADRA charges the same for a new NICOP, a renewal, a modification and a duplicate. Only your region and the service speed change the fee.
How do I pay the NICOP fee?
Online applications through the Pak-ID app or website are paid by debit or credit card in US dollars. At a mission, pay the way that mission asks, which may be in local currency.
How long does a NICOP take?
NADRA's targets are about 31 days on normal, 23 on urgent and 9 on executive. Delivery abroad adds postal time.
Last reviewed 30 September 2026. Results are estimates; official notices always take precedence.