How to Make Passport Size Photo at Home in Pakistan – 35x45mm NADRA Approved Guide 2025

What is the Official Passport Photo Size in Pakistan?

According to NADRA and Directorate General of Immigration & Passports Pakistan, the required size is 35mm wide and 45mm high. This is the international ICAO standard used for all official documents. Your face should cover 70-80% of the photo, from chin to top of head. The resolution must be 300 DPI for printing. Low DPI photos get rejected by NADRA and passport offices.

• Width: 35mm (413 pixels at 300 DPI)
• Height: 45mm (531 pixels at 300 DPI)
• Background: Pure white (#FFFFFF), no shadow
• Face Size: 32mm to 36mm from chin to crown
• File Format: JPG, max size 300KB for online forms

Step-by-Step: How to Make Passport Photo at Home

Step 1: Take a Good Photo

Stand 1 meter away from a white wall. Use daylight from a window, no flash. Keep phone at eye level. Look straight, no smile, mouth closed. Both ears should be visible. No glasses with reflection.

Step 2: Use PakTools Passport Photo Maker

Open PakTools Passport Tool. Upload your photo. Our AI automatically removes old background and makes it pure white. It crops to exact 35x45mm and sets 300 DPI automatically. You don't need Photoshop.

Step 3: Download and Print

Download the final JPG. For printing, select 4x6 paper to print 6 passport photos in one sheet. For online use (NADRA Pak-ID app, PPSC, FPSC), upload directly. File will be under 100KB with HD quality.

Common Reasons for Photo Rejection in Pakistan

Many applications in Pakistan get rejected due to photo errors. NADRA system auto-rejects if background is off-white or grey. Passport office rejects if face is too small, or there are shadows. Visa for UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey also requires white background with no editing on face. Using our tool prevents these mistakes.