The National Database and the Registration Authority (NADRA) revised its directives for requests for age modification on national identity cards for Pakistanis abroad (Nicop).
The updated rules allow candidates to request changes via the Pak ID mobile application, in Nadra offices or via Pakistani embassies abroad.
Eligibility and documentation
The eligibility for age changes depends on the degree of modification and supporting documents:
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Until only five years (first time only) – Requires a Pakistani passport, a registration certificate, a recent brand sheet or a service book.
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Second changes (up to 366 days) – Need a Pakistani or foreign passport, resident permit or matrix certificate.
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Age changes based on birth certificates – authorized up to a year using interior or foreign birth records.
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Age difference of non -natural brothers and sisters (less than seven months) – up to a year of authorized change without documents.
Cost structure
Nadra has set variable costs depending on the age difference requested:
Nadra said the process ensures transparency and accessibility for foreign candidates.
Previous opinion
Previously, Nadra said that registrations for birth, death and marriage are governed by provincial laws managed by union councils.
