FRC NADRA: Family Registration Certificate Fee, Types & Online Apply (2026)
Quick answer
FRC stands for Family Registration Certificate — a NADRA document that lists your family members as recorded in NADRA's database. It is mainly used for visas, immigration and succession cases. You can apply on the Pak ID app or at a NADRA centre; the fee is about Rs 1,000 per certificate and online FRCs are usually issued quickly as a verifiable PDF.
Table of contents
- Types of FRC
- FRC NADRA fee
- Where is FRC used?
- Documents required
- How to apply for FRC NADRA online (Pak ID)
- Applying at a NADRA centre
- How to fix mistakes in your family tree before applying
- FRC for visa applications: practical tips
- How to check an FRC
- Related NADRA guides
- Urdu mein khulasa
- Frequently asked questions
FRC stands for Family Registration Certificate. The FRC NADRA issues is an official certificate that shows your family members — parents, siblings, spouse and children — exactly as they are linked in NADRA's family tree. Embassies, immigration authorities, courts and banks ask for it when they need proof of family relationships.
Since 2025, the FRC has formal legal status and can only be issued based on the record held by NADRA. That means your FRC is only as accurate as your family tree, so it is worth checking your records before applying.
Types of FRC
| Type | Shows | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| FRC by birth | You, your parents and siblings | Visas, proving parentage, succession |
| FRC by marriage | You, your spouse and children | Spouse/family visas, immigration, school abroad |
| FRC by adoption | Adoption-based family links | Cases involving adopted children |
Some embassies ask for both the birth and marriage FRC. Check the checklist of the embassy or authority you are applying to before choosing.
FRC NADRA fee
- Single FRC (birth or marriage): about Rs 1,000
- Both FRCs together: about Rs 2,000
Fees are non-refundable. The Pak ID app shows the final amount before payment; overseas applicants pay in the currency shown in the app.
Where is FRC used?
- Visa and immigration applications (family, spouse, student and visit visas)
- Succession certificates and property or inheritance transfers
- Power of attorney and court cases involving family relationships
- Admissions and scholarships abroad that require family proof
Documents required
- Your valid CNIC or NICOP
- Correct family tree in NADRA — parents, spouse and children must already be registered and linked (children through their B-Form)
- A recent photograph (taken in the app or at the centre)
How to apply for FRC NADRA online (Pak ID)
- Log in to the Pak ID app or the Pak ID web portal at id.nadra.gov.pk.
- Choose Family Registration Certificate (FRC).
- Select the type — by birth, by marriage or both.
- Verify your fingerprints and check the family members listed. If someone is missing or wrong, stop and get the record corrected first.
- Complete the declaration, pay the fee and submit.
- Once approved, the FRC is issued as a digital certificate that can be verified by the receiving authority.
Applying at a NADRA centre
Visit any NADRA Registration Centre with your original CNIC. The operator will print your family tree for review; confirm it, pay the fee, and the FRC is usually issued the same day if no correction is needed.
Before you apply: If your spouse or a child is not linked to you in NADRA, the FRC will not show them. Register the Nikah with NADRA and make B-Forms for children first — otherwise embassies may reject your file.
How to fix mistakes in your family tree before applying
Because the FRC is printed only from NADRA's record, any error in the family tree appears on the certificate too. Common problems and their fixes:
| Problem | Fix |
|---|---|
| Spouse not shown | Register the Nikah with the Union Council and update marital status with NADRA (CNIC modification). |
| Child missing | Get the child's B-Form made; it links the child to both parents. |
| Wrong sibling or parent linked | Visit a NADRA Registration Centre with documents; family-tree corrections are verified in person. |
| Deceased family member still shown as alive | Register the death with the Union Council and cancel the CNIC through NADRA. |
Fixing these first saves you from paying for an FRC that an embassy will reject. You can use your NADRA tracking ID to follow the correction request.
FRC for visa applications: practical tips
- Check whether the embassy wants the birth, marriage or both FRCs. UK, Canada, Schengen and Gulf visa checklists differ.
- Some embassies ask for an English translation or attestation by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs — confirm before submitting.
- Get a fresh FRC if your family details changed recently (marriage, new child), because an old certificate will not show the change.
- Keep the PDF safe; you can print more copies without paying again for the same certificate.
How to check an FRC
FRCs issued by NADRA carry verification features (such as a QR code or reference number) that authorities use to confirm authenticity. If you need to know your application status, use your NADRA tracking ID or the Pak ID app.
Related NADRA guides
- NADRA office timing — if you apply for FRC at a centre, check opening hours and Friday timings first.
- NADRA helpline number — call 1777 if your FRC application is delayed or a family member is missing.
- NICOP fee and requirements — FRC is often used as family proof for NICOP of children born abroad.
- Nikah Nama registration — a spouse only appears on the FRC after the Nikah is registered.
- NADRA marriage certificate (MRC) — the computerized marriage certificate embassies ask for.
- Birth certificate online — register a newborn so they appear in the family record.
Urdu mein khulasa
FRC ka matlab Family Registration Certificate hai. Is mein NADRA record ke mutabiq aap ki family (walidain, behan bhai, biwi/shohar aur bachay) dikhayi deti hai. Visa, immigration aur wirasat ke kaamon mein iski zaroorat hoti hai. Pak ID app se apply karein; fee taqreeban Rs 1,000 (dono FRC Rs 2,000). Apply karne se pehle apna family tree theek karwa lein.
Frequently asked questions
What does FRC stand for?
What is the FRC NADRA fee?
Can I apply for FRC online?
Why is my spouse or child missing from my FRC?
Is FRC valid for visa applications?
Accuracy note: Fees and procedures in this guide were checked on 27 September 2026. Government departments can change rules without notice — always confirm on the official portal before paying. Found something outdated? Tell us and we will correct it.
Written & reviewed by Faisal
Faisal writes practical guides on NADRA, passport, FBR and PTA procedures. Every guide is checked against the official government portal and updated when fees or rules change.