Official Pakistan Passport Photo Requirements (2025–2026)
The Directorate General of Immigration & Passports (DGIP) and NADRA have strict biometric validation systems implemented in their automated processing centers and Pak-ID online portals. Adhering to the following rules guarantees zero photo rejection:
| Specification | Official Requirement |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 35 mm (width) × 45 mm (height) |
| Digital Pixel Size (300 DPI) | 413 × 531 pixels |
| Head Height Proportion | 70% to 80% (chin to crown: 31mm to 36mm) |
| Background Color | Plain White (no patterns, textures, or shadows) |
| Facial Expression | Neutral, mouth closed, direct eye contact with camera |
| Acceptable Age of Photo | Taken within the past 6 months |
Key Pitfalls Leading to Photo Rejection
- •Flash reflections or glare: Flash reflected on spectacles or sweaty foreheads blinds biometric facial recognition.
- •Head tilt: Tilting your head even slightly sideways or backwards distorts facial geometry markers.
- •Inaccurate background color: Yellowish or patterned walls result in immediate automated rejection on the Pak-ID portal.