🇵🇰 Pakistan passport and ID photos

Overview of Pakistani Identity Documents

This page lists photo sizes and submission formats for nine Pakistani documents. The passport, child passport, national identity card, and Juvenile Card photos are listed as 35×45 mm^[1][2][3][4].

The Directorate General of Immigration and Passports and NADRA handle these government applications^[1][3]. Different identity papers require digital uploads, printed copies, or both depending on the specific rule^{[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9]}.

Passport Photos for Adults and Children

The supplied information lists 35×45 mm as a common size for adult passport photos, with both printed and digital submission listed^[1][2]. It lists 35×45 mm and digital submission for child and baby passport photos^[1][2]. The supplied facts do not give a head-height measurement. Check the current instructions for photo pose and expression.

When taking a passport picture for an infant or child, lay them flat on a plain white or light sheet. Make sure their face is fully visible and they look toward the camera lens if possible. Keep your shoulders square and maintain a neutral facial expression with your mouth closed.

National Identity Cards and Juvenile Cards

The supplied information lists 35×45 mm as a common photo size for national identity cards and Juvenile Cards, with both digital and printed submission formats^[3][4]. No head-height measurement is listed. Check NADRA’s instructions for pose and clothing.

For CNIC and Juvenile Card applications handled by NADRA, wear plain clothing that contrasts with the background wall. Avoid wearing hats or dark glasses unless required for medical or religious reasons. Remove any large hair accessories that might obscure your head shape or facial features.

Driving Licences and International Permits

The supplied information lists an official 50.8×63.5 mm size for a Punjab driving licence photo, with printed and digital submission^[5]. For an international driving permit, it lists 35×45 mm as a common size, also with both submission formats^[6].

Driving licence authorities in Punjab follow specific motor vehicle rules^[5]. Check whether your local licensing office requires physical photo prints or digital files when you submit your application.

Visas, Citizenship, and Seafarer Documents

The supplied information lists an official 35×45 mm visitor visa photo, with both printed and digital formats; an official 40×45 mm printed citizenship photo; and a common 35×45 mm seafarer identity document photo with both formats^[7][8][9]. Follow the relevant application instructions for each specific process.

Taking the Photo at Home

Stand facing a bright window to get natural light on your face without harsh shadows. Keep the camera at your eye level about one to one and a half meters away from your face.

Use a plain, light-coloured wall as your background. Ask a helper to take the picture using a digital camera or smartphone rather than taking a selfie, which can distort your facial features. Check that your ears and eyes are clearly visible.

Practical Tips and Printing

You can use the tool above to crop your picture to the exact dimensions required and format it onto a standard 4x6-inch print sheet. Printing at home saves time and money.

Double-check your print settings before sending the file to your printer. Make sure scaling is set to 100 percent so the final printed dimensions match the official requirements. Use matte or glossy photo paper for the best physical result.

Before You Go

Review your application form to confirm whether you need digital uploads or physical prints. If the office takes the photo on-site, check if you still need to bring extra prints for secondary forms.

Bring spare copies of your printed photos just in case the office rejects a print due to smudges, incorrect cutting, or poor lighting quality.