Written by: Asim Shahzad | Last updated: 10 November 2026
The FRC fee table was checked against NADRA's fee structure page, and the rule changes against APP (1 July 2025) and ARY News (2 September 2026), on 10 November 2026. Confirm final details on the official portal.
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Your visa file asks for a family tree, but the list on your screen is missing your younger brother. Before you pay for a NADRA family registration certificate (FRC), it helps to know what it costs, which rules changed in 2025 and 2026, and how to fix a wrong list first, because a second certificate means a second fee.
What the certificate shows
An FRC lists the members of your family as they are recorded in NADRA's database. NADRA uses three family types: Alpha (by birth: you, your parents and siblings), Beta (by marriage: your spouse and children) and Gamma (by adoption: details of the guardian), as described by Profit and the Pakistan Embassy in Doha. Only people who already exist in NADRA's records can appear on it.
Fee and listed timeline
| Certificate | Fee | Listed timeline | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| One family type (Alpha, Beta or Gamma) | Rs 1,000 | 1 day | NADRA fee structure; APP, 1 July 2025 |
| Both families on one certificate | Rs 2,000 | 1 day | NADRA fee structure; APP, 1 July 2025 |
As of 10 November 2026. NADRA lists the FRC only under its Executive column, with no Normal or Urgent option. The same page says the timeline starts after the fee is paid, and fees for applications from abroad are charged in rupees after currency conversion.
What changed since mid-2025
| Topic | Before | Now | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legal status | Used as a reference for family composition only | Legal document; false or misleading information can lead to criminal charges | 1 July 2025 | APP; Profit (21 June 2025); ARY News (22 July 2025) |
| Certificate type | Alpha or Beta version | One certificate can carry both, at Rs 2,000 | 1 July 2025 | APP |
| Family list | No signed check of the full list | Applicant sees the full recorded list and confirms it with a signed declaration (Bayan-e-Halfi) | 1 July 2025 | APP |
| Missing family member | Longer process | If the person has an ID card, apply through Pak ID to add them, then obtain a new FRC | 2 September 2026 | ARY News |
As of 10 November 2026.
How to apply
In Pakistan: visit a NADRA Registration Centre or use the Pak Identity (Pak ID) app. Our Pak Identity app guide covers account setup. APP reports that after fingerprint verification in the app you can view your registered family composition without visiting a centre.
From abroad: the Consulate General in Los Angeles offers NADRA services by appointment and points to the Pak ID app for online applications. Missions set their own procedures, so check yours before travelling.
Safety: use only the official app and a NADRA centre. Anyone offering to "adjust" your family record for money is a risk, and since the 2025 rules a false declaration can lead to criminal charges.
Documents checklist
- Your original CNIC (or NICOP/POC).
- Identity documents of the relatives who will appear: parents and siblings for an FRC by birth, spouse and children for one by marriage. Missions ask for copies so names are spelled correctly.
- Children's registration numbers. See our NADRA birth certificate guide if a child's record is missing.
- A fingerprint form when applying at a mission (listed by the Doha embassy).
- If a Pakistan Origin Card holder is in the family, that person becomes the main applicant and adds the others as relatives (consulate guidance).
Which route fits you?
- The list on screen is complete: apply, confirm and pay.
- A relative with an ID card is missing: add them through Pak ID first, then apply for the new FRC.
- A relative has no ID card: they can be named on that certificate only; NADRA says this does not enter its permanent family record.
- You have more than one wife: all spouses and their children must appear (APP).
- The list has a wrong entry: report it on the NADRA complaints portal or call 1777; APP says helpline agents can lodge a complaint for you.
- You live abroad: book a mission appointment or use the app, and confirm the amount charged in your currency.
Why an FRC gets stuck, and the fix
| Problem | Fix | Source |
|---|---|---|
| A relative has no NADRA record, or the record lacks the parents' ID numbers, so they are not linked | Update that person's ID card with the parents' ID numbers, then apply | Pakistan Consulate (Canada) FRC page; Embassy Doha |
| Someone is wrongly shown in your family | File a complaint online or call 1777 | APP |
| A real family member is missing | Add through Pak ID, then obtain a new FRC | ARY News, 2 September 2026 |
| Fee paid late, timeline not moving | The timeline starts after payment, so pay first and keep the receipt | NADRA fee structure |
Worked example: what a mistake costs
Suppose Hina needs a combined FRC for a visa. She pays Rs 2,000 and then notices her brother is missing. After adding him she needs a new FRC, and if that is charged at the listed rate it is another Rs 2,000, so Rs 4,000 in total instead of Rs 2,000. NADRA's rules also give its officers 30 days to decide once documents are complete (APP), so the delay can matter as much as the money.
A second example: a couple who each need a combined certificate pay 2 × Rs 2,000 = Rs 4,000. Two separate single-family certificates for one person also come to Rs 1,000 + Rs 1,000 = Rs 2,000, so the combined version costs the same and gives you one document. These sums use the fee table above (NADRA fee structure, confirmed by APP).
Where sources differ
| Point | What older reports say | What NADRA says now | Trust | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fee categories | Rs 1,000 for "normal and executive" | Only the Executive column lists the FRC | NADRA's table | ARY News (5 August 2025); NADRA fee structure |
| Combined certificate | Fee given as Rs 1,000 with no mention of a combined type | Rs 2,000 for both families | NADRA's table | ARY News (5 August 2025); APP |
As of 10 November 2026. Amounts charged at missions abroad depend on conversion, so confirm with your mission.
FAQs
How much is the NADRA FRC fee?
Rs 1,000 for one family type and Rs 2,000 for both, according to NADRA's fee structure and APP.
Is the FRC a legal document now?
Yes. NADRA declared it one in mid-2025, which means false information can carry criminal charges (APP, ARY News).
What if my sibling or spouse is missing from the list?
If they hold an ID card, apply through Pak ID to add them and then get a new FRC. If they hold none, they can be named on that certificate only (ARY News).
Can overseas Pakistanis apply?
Yes, through a Pakistani mission or the Pak ID app. Mission procedures and appointment rules vary.
Who do I contact about a wrong entry?
Use the NADRA complaints portal or the 1777 helpline.
One last check
Look at the family list before you pay. A five-minute check is cheaper than a second certificate.
Sources
- NADRA – Fee structure (checked 10 November 2026)
- APP – NADRA declares Family Registration Certificate a legal document (1 July 2025)
- ARY News – NADRA introduces new features in PakID app (2 September 2026)
- ARY News – NADRA announces new policy for children's passports (22 July 2025)
- ARY News – NADRA Family Registration Certificate fee update (5 August 2025)
- Profit – NADRA implements major changes to CNIC, Family Registration and Child Registration Certificate rules (21 June 2025)
- Embassy of Pakistan, Doha – NADRA services (checked 10 November 2026)
- Pakistan Consulate (Canada) – Family Registration Certificate (checked 10 November 2026)
- Consulate General of Pakistan, Los Angeles – NADRA services (checked 10 November 2026)
- NADRA complaints portal (named by APP, 1 July 2025)
Also read
- NADRA CNIC renewal and online verification
- How to check CNIC status online
- NADRA Pak Identity app guide
Disclaimer: PakAlerts360 is an unofficial blog and is not affiliated with any government body. This post is for information only. Please confirm final details on the official NADRA portal.
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