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Pakistani Passport Photo — Online, Approved First Time

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Pakistani Passport photo requirements

Print size35 × 45 mm at 300 DPI
Head height65–80% of photo height
Backgroundwhite
  • 45mm high × 35mm wide, plain white background, close-up of full head and shoulders — confirmed directly on the official DGIP e-Services portal
  • Photo must be no more than 6 months old
  • Glasses are reportedly not permitted at all
  • For women wearing a dupatta/hijab, the fabric must sit behind the ears and jawline without covering the face

Requirements verified against the official authority: onlinemrp.dgip.gov.pk

Pakistani Passport photo — frequently asked questions

What size does a pakistani passport photo need to be?

35×45mm at 300 DPI.

What background do I need for a Pakistan pakistani passport?

The background must be white, plain, and evenly lit with no shadows or patterns.

How much of the photo should my head take up?

Your head (chin to crown) should fill 65–80% of the photo's height.

What else rejects a pakistani passport photo?

45mm high × 35mm wide, plain white background, close-up of full head and shoulders — confirmed directly on the official DGIP e-Services portal Photo must be no more than 6 months old Glasses are reportedly not permitted at all For women wearing a dupatta/hijab, the fabric must sit behind the ears and jawline without covering the face

Can I use a selfie or a photo from my phone?

Yes — take the photo against a plain wall in good, even light, then upload it. Our AI detects your face and crops it to the exact Pakistan spec automatically; nothing is uploaded to a server.

How much does a pakistani passport photo cost?

$14.99, one-time, for the compliant digital file and a print-ready version. No subscription.

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