Pakistan Passport photo — correct size, formatted to spec
Upload your photo and OnSpec formats it to the exact Pakistan specification: 35 × 45 mm at 600 DPI, with the head positioned inside the accepted range. The crop and a watermarked preview are free.
Spec verified against the official Pakistan requirements · last checked 2026-07-16.
DGIP wants an unedited, professionally-taken photo. Removal is available to help you size the file, but it does not make an AI-cleaned background DGIP-safe — prefer a genuine white wall.
Upload a photo to position it inside the frame
35 × 45 mm · 827 × 1063 px @ 600 DPI
The crop and a watermarked sample are free. Unlock removes the watermark and gives you the print-ready file plus a 4×6 sheet. OnSpec sizes and formats your photo to spec — there is no acceptance guarantee for Pakistan.
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Pakistan photo requirements
A Pakistan passport photo is 35 x 45 mm on a plain white background — note white, not the blue background used for CNIC/NADRA cards, which is a common mix-up. Your face should fill 70–80% of the frame, with both ears visible. Important: Pakistan's DGIP asks for a professionally-taken photo that has not been cropped from a larger picture or edited in software. Because OnSpec crops and can clean backgrounds, we ship this as a sizing tool only — we format your photo to the exact 35 x 45 mm white spec, but we do not offer an acceptance guarantee for Pakistan. Shoot against a genuine plain-white wall and use OnSpec to size the file correctly.
- Photo size
- 35 × 45 mm
- File at 600 DPI
- 827 × 1063 px
- Head height
- 32–36 mm
- Background
- #FFFFFF
- Photo must be 35 mm wide by 45 mm tall on a plain white background — not the blue CNIC/NADRA background.
- Your face must fill 70–80% of the frame, head and shoulders, facing straight at the camera.
- Neutral expression with your mouth closed; both ears visible.
- A hijab or dupatta must sit behind the ears with no shadow across the face.
- No glasses (medical exception only); taken within the last 6 months; do not reuse an old passport photo.
- DGIP asks for a professionally-taken photo that is not cropped from a larger picture or edited in software.
How to make a compliant Pakistan photo
- 1.Have a professional or a helper take a recent (within 6 months) front-facing colour photo against a genuine plain-white wall — not the blue CNIC background.
- 2.Upload it to OnSpec and select Pakistan Passport.
- 3.Drag and zoom so your face fills 70–80% of the frame, head and shoulders visible, with both ears showing.
- 4.Keep a neutral expression with your mouth closed; if you wear a hijab or dupatta, keep it behind the ears with no shadow.
- 5.Download the 35 x 45 mm file or the 4x6 sheet — sized to spec, though DGIP still expects an unedited, professionally-taken photo.
Why Pakistan photos get rejected
- Using the blue CNIC/NADRA background instead of plain white.
- Face outside the 70–80% frame range, or ears hidden by hair or a head covering.
- A photo cropped from a larger picture or edited in software — DGIP asks for a professionally-taken original.
- Wearing glasses, or glare/reflection over the eyes.
- Reusing an old passport photo that no longer reflects your appearance.
Spec verified against the official DGIP requirements. OnSpec sizes and formats your photo to Pakistan's 35 x 45 mm white spec — but DGIP asks for an unedited, professionally-taken photo, so shoot against a genuine white wall and use OnSpec to size it. We don't offer an acceptance guarantee for Pakistan.
Requirements formatted from the official Pakistan guidance. Spec last verified 2026-07-16. Rules can change — always check the official source before submitting.
Frequently asked questions
What size is a Pakistan passport photo?
35 mm wide by 45 mm tall on a plain white background. At 600 DPI that is an 827 x 1063 pixel file, which OnSpec produces exactly.
White or blue background?
White. The blue background is for CNIC/NADRA identity cards, not the passport — using it is a common reason passport photos are rejected.
Does OnSpec guarantee my Pakistan photo will be accepted?
No. DGIP asks for a professionally-taken photo that is not cropped from a larger image or edited in software, so we can't promise acceptance. OnSpec sizes and formats your photo to the correct 35 x 45 mm white spec — shoot against a real white wall and use OnSpec to get the dimensions right.
Can I wear glasses or a hijab?
Remove glasses unless medically necessary. A hijab or dupatta is fine but must sit behind the ears with both ears visible and no shadow across the face.