Pakistan Passport Photo Size & Requirements
35×45mm, head height 32-36mm with 3-5mm above the crown, on a plain white background — per DGIP's online passport renewal photo requirements.
Same size and background rules — infant mode swaps the crop guide for a lay-flat framing box. See our infant photo guide.
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Pakistan passport photo specification
- Print size
- 35×45mm (1.38×1.77 in)
- Digital output
- 630×810px
- Head height (chin to crown)
- 32–36mm (70–80% of frame)
- Background
- Plain white background, no patterns or shadows
- ·Face must occupy 70-80% of the photo, chin to crown (about 32-36mm), with 3-5mm space above the crown
- ·Plain white background, evenly lit with no shadows
- ·Photo must not be cropped from a larger picture, and must not be edited in photo-editing software
- ·Neutral, true likeness of your current appearance, showing your full face
- ·No hat, helmet, or sunglasses — everyday glasses are allowed
- ·Digital upload (DGIP online passport renewal): maximum file size 5MB
Source: onlinemrp.dgip.gov.pk/photo-requirements, the DGIP online passport renewal portal's own photo-requirements page. That domain returned HTTP 403 to a direct fetch this session, so these figures come from a search-engine-cached summary of that exact page plus corroborating third-party aggregators, all in close agreement — re-verify with a direct browser visit before treating this as fully primary-confirmed.
A note on source confidence
DGIP's own online passport renewal portal (onlinemrp.dgip.gov.pk) publishes a dedicated photo-requirements page, but it consistently blocks automated fetches. The figures on this page come from a search-engine-cached summary of that exact page, cross-checked against several independent third-party sources that all agree: 35×45mm, 32-36mm head height, 3-5mm above the crown, and a plain white background. If you have a moment, it's worth confirming directly against the live portal before you submit.
Don't crop or edit an existing photo
DGIP is explicit that the photo can't be cut down from a larger picture, or edited in software like Photoshop. This tool's crop and resize (nothing more — no retouching or filters) stays within that rule, but the source photo itself should still be a fresh, dedicated shot rather than a crop pulled from an old album photo.
Related photo requirements
Common rejection reasons
Background isn’t plain or uniform
Shadows, patterns, furniture, or other people in frame are among the most common reasons photos get bounced back. Use a plain wall and even, shadow-free lighting.
Head size or position is off
Too zoomed in, too zoomed out, or off-center. Each country specifies an exact head-height range and crown position, and that's exactly what the crop guide in this tool aligns to.
Glasses, glare, or head coverings
Most countries now disallow glasses entirely (or require them glare-free with no frame over the eyes), and disallow non-religious head coverings that hide the hairline or face.
Photo is filtered, retouched, or AI-enhanced
Beauty filters, background blur, skin smoothing, and AI-generated backgrounds are explicitly rejected by several passport authorities, including the UK’s HM Passport Office.
Photo is outdated
Most countries require a photo taken within the last 6 months (the UK requires within the last month). An old photo, even a good one, can be rejected on this basis alone.
Expression or eye contact issues
Closed eyes, mouth open, smiling with teeth showing, or not looking straight at the camera are all common rejection triggers. A neutral, closed-mouth expression is the safe default.
Want the full picture across every country? See all passport photo requirements for 2026, read how to take a passport photo at home, or check what to wear and expression rules.
Frequently asked questions
What size is a Pakistan passport photo?
A Pakistan (DGIP) passport photo is 35x45mm, with your head height (chin to crown) between 32mm and 36mm, and 3-5mm of space left above the crown.
What are the Pakistan passport photo requirements?
A recent, unedited colour photo against a plain white background, showing your full face with a neutral, true likeness of how you currently look. No hat, helmet, or sunglasses — everyday glasses are fine. The photo can't be cropped from a larger picture or edited in photo software, and for DGIP's online passport renewal portal, the digital file itself needs to stay under 5MB.
What background does a Pakistan passport photo need?
Plain white, evenly lit with no shadows or patterns behind you.
Can you wear glasses in a Pakistan passport photo?
Yes — everyday glasses are allowed, though sunglasses and tinted lenses are not.
What is the Pakistan passport photo size in inches and pixels?
About 1.38x1.77in, or 35x45mm — the same physical size as the UK, Japan, and Schengen visa photo. This tool exports it at 630x810 pixels, keeping that exact ratio.
Does this tool upload my photo anywhere?
No. All the cropping and resizing happens locally in your browser using the canvas element, so your photo is read from your device, processed there, and never transmitted anywhere.
Can you smile in a Pakistan passport photo?
No. DGIP asks for a neutral, true likeness rather than a smiling expression, same as most biometric photo standards. See our guide to smiling in a passport photo for what counts as neutral.
Are the requirements different for a baby or infant Pakistan passport photo?
The size and background rules stay the same, but a baby obviously can't hold a neutral, forward-facing pose unassisted. See our newborn and infant passport photo guide for how that's usually handled.