NADRA Announces Special Facility for Pakistanis in Saudi Arabia 2025. For every Pakistani living abroad, keeping official documents like CNIC, NICOP, or Smart NICOP updated is essential. For Pakistanis in Saudi Arabia, accessing these services has often been a challenge due to long travel distances, busy schedules, and multiple office visits. Understanding these difficulties, NADRA has announced a special mobile registration facility for overseas Pakistanis in Dammam and nearby areas.
This initiative ensures that Pakistanis can complete important documentation without wasting time or facing unnecessary stress.
Key Details of the NADRA Facility
| Point | Explanation |
|---|---|
| Service Provider | NADRA Special Facility for Pakistanis |
| Location | Dammam, Saudi Arabia (Tamimi New Camp & Zohran, Eastern Province) |
| Dates | October 2 & 5, 2025 |
| Time | 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM (local time) |
| Services Available | New Smart NICOP, Reprint, FRC, Conversion, Cancellation |
Who Can Benefit From This Facility?
This facility is designed for overseas Pakistanis in Saudi Arabia who face difficulties updating or applying for identification documents. Previously, applying for NICOP or Smart NICOP required visiting embassies or consulates, which was time-consuming and costly.
The mobile registration service is especially helpful for:
- Workers on employment visas
- Domestic staff and household employees
- Families who want to avoid long travel
- Individuals seeking fast and convenient access to document services
Services Offered by NADRA Mobile Registration Team
NADRA’s mobile registration team will provide a range of services, allowing applicants to complete multiple tasks in a single visit:
- Issuance of a new Smart NICOP
- Reprint of an existing NICOP or Smart NICOP
- DUP clearance
- Conversion from standard NICOP to Smart NICOP
- Cancellation of NICOP or Smart NICOP
- Issuance of Family Registration Certificate (FRC)
This “all-in-one” setup prevents the need for multiple trips to different offices.
Benefits of NADRA Special Facility
The mobile registration facility brings several advantages for Pakistanis in Saudi Arabia:
- Time-Saving: Workers save hours by avoiding embassy visits.
- Legal Safety: Timely updates prevent visa or iqama-related issues.
- Convenience: Families can update records quickly and efficiently.
- Cost Reduction: Reduced travel and service costs for applicants.
With this initiative, NADRA ensures that overseas Pakistanis can maintain accurate and updated official records without unnecessary hassle.
How to Pay the Fees
NADRA has introduced flexible payment options for applicants, making the process easier and faster:
- Direct cash deposit at NADRA offices
- Payment through JazzCash, Easypaisa, or E-Sahulat outlets
- Digital QR code payments via mobile banking apps (instant transfer with no extra charges)
These options give applicants freedom and convenience while avoiding additional service charges.
Why This Facility Is Important in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia hosts millions of Pakistanis, many of whom need to update identification documents frequently. Before this facility, applicants had to make long journeys to embassies or consulates, sometimes taking several days.
With NADRA’s mobile registration team, these challenges are minimized:
- Reduces time and travel costs
- Improves accessibility for everyone, including workers and families
- Builds trust among overseas Pakistanis that their government cares about their needs
Documents to Keep Ready
Before visiting the NADRA mobile team, applicants should prepare:
- Original CNIC or previous NICOP
- Copy of passport and iqama (residency permit)
- Family details for FRC applications
- Fee payment or mobile banking access for digital payments
Carrying these documents helps ensure that applications can be completed on the same day.
Other NADRA Initiatives for Overseas Pakistanis
NADRA has also introduced online services and mobile apps for Pakistanis abroad, making it possible to:
- Submit applications from anywhere in the world
- Access Pak e-Sahulat centers for identification and registration services
- Reduce reliance on in-person embassy visits
These steps demonstrate NADRA’s continuous effort to improve accessibility for overseas communities.
Conclusion
The NADRA Special Facility for Pakistanis in Saudi Arabia 2025 is more than a service—it is a message of care and support for Pakistanis living abroad. By sending mobile registration teams to Dammam and nearby areas, NADRA allows Pakistanis to update identification documents efficiently, save time, and avoid legal complications.
