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Pakistan passport photo rejected — NADRA fix in 60 seconds

NADRA (National Database and Registration Authority) and DGI&P (Directorate General of Immigration & Passports) reject Pakistani passport photos most often for: (1) dimensions not 35×45 mm; (2) background not pure white; (3) glasses; (4) hijab covering chin or forehead (must be face-visible); (5) photo over 6 months old. NADRA-issued photos at registration centers are typically accepted automatically; user-submitted photos for the online passport application portal must be compliant. complypic generates a NADRA/DGI&P-compliant 35×45 mm photo and refunds US$4.99 if rejected.

NADRA vs DGI&P online portal

NADRA registration centers (Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Faisalabad, etc.) and the DGI&P registration desks at airports capture the photo on-site. The DGI&P online passport application portal requires user-submitted photos that meet the 35×45 mm spec.

Pakistani consulates abroad (London, New York, Toronto, Sydney, Dubai) require submitted photos for renewal applications.

Hijab and beard — face must be visible

Hijab (headscarf) is permitted and expected for women. The full face from chin to forehead must be visible — no shadow from the hijab fold, no fabric over the chin.

Beard is permitted for men. The natural beard length is accepted; the photo does not need to show a clean-shaven look.

Background, glasses, recency

Pure white background. Glasses banned (DGI&P aligned with ICAO 9303 in 2014). Photo must be taken within the last 6 months.

Children — same spec as adults

Children's passport photos follow the same 35×45 mm spec. Children under 5 can have natural smiles.

FAQ

Does this work for the Pakistani CNIC (Computerized National Identity Card)?

Yes — CNIC uses the same 35×45 mm photo spec as the passport. One complypic photo works for both.

Does this work for the urgent passport (1-day issue)?

Yes. The 1-day urgent passport uses the same photo spec; the difference is the processing speed and the fee.

Can a Pakistani consulate abroad reject a complypic photo?

If they do, we refund US$4.99. Pakistani consulates in major cities all accept the 35×45 mm DGI&P spec.

Refund if NADRA / DGI&P rejects?

Yes — US$4.99 via PayPal within 24 hours, with rejection notice as proof.

Pakistan passport / NADRA

35×45 mm, plain white background, head centered, neutral expression. Built for the Pakistan MRP / e-passport, NICOP, POC and CNIC at DGIP offices and Pakistan consulates worldwide.

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Last reviewed 2026-05-23Official complypic page →