Official RuleNADRA Pakistan (CNIC & Passport Photo) Upload Guidelines
Official 350ร450 px (3.5ร4.5 cm) passport photo on plain white background for NADRA CNIC & Pak-Identity portal. โข Background: Plain White / Light Studio Background
01.Upload Photo
Passport / headshot
02.Align & Crop
Face guide & crop
03.Download JPG
Portal-ready
NADRA PK:350ร450 px (10โ1000 KB) โข Light / White BG โข Official 350ร450 px (3
Interactive Studio Canvas (Photo):
Ratio:
Margin:
Choose Image or Drag & Drop Here
Supports JPG, PNG and WebP images up to 15 MB โข 350 ร 450 px (10โ1000 KB)
The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) and the Directorate General of Immigration & Passports (DGIP) use automated ICAO-standard facial validation algorithms. Photos uploaded for Smart National Identity Cards (SNIC/NICOP) or online passport renewals must meet strict lighting, ratio, and resolution criteria.
Dimensions
3.5 ร 4.5 cm (350 ร 450 pixels, 7:9 ratio).
File Weight Bounds
10 KB to 1 MB (1000 KB) JPEG file size.
Background
Pure White Background without shadows.
Got Questions?
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Authoritative answers regarding photo & signature specifications, file size rules, and official portal compliance.
What photo size and background are required for Pak-Identity NADRA CNIC applications?
NADRA requires a clear photograph with a plain white background, measuring 3.5x4.5 cm (350x450 pixels) and file size between 10 KB and 1 MB (1000 KB) in JPG/JPEG format.
What are the rules for Directorate General of Immigration & Passports (DGIP) renewal photos?
DGIP Pakistan requires biometric passport photos with a white background, sharp facial details, neutral expression, and visible ears/eyebrows.
Are glasses permitted in NADRA CNIC and Pakistan Passport photographs?
No. Heavy-rimmed glasses or tinted lenses must be removed to avoid reflection and pupil obstruction during automated facial recognition checks.