Pakistan NICOP Photo in the UK
35 × 45 mm · white background · National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA)
£6.99 digital file
Wrong size, background or crop? We fix it free or refund you in full. Refund policy
Rules last checked against National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) on 12 October 2026.
About this photo
Applying through the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA)? The Pakistan NICOP photo it wants measures 35 by 45 mm. If you apply online (Pak-ID (id.nadra.gov.pk)), the file must be as a JPEG, no larger than 60 KB. NADRA asks for a professionally printed photo and may take your photo itself at a NADRA centre or in the Pak-ID app. The face takes 70 to 80 percent of the image, chin to crown. Neutral expression, mouth closed. Behind you: plain white, lit evenly so no shadow falls on the face or the wall. From a phone picture we produce the Pakistan NICOP photo at this size and verify the framing against the National Database and Registration Authority rules.
Photo requirements
| Photo size | 35 × 45 mm |
|---|---|
| Digital file | JPEG, up to 59 KB, for Pak-ID (id.nadra.gov.pk) |
| Background | white |
| Head size | 70–80% of the photo height |
| Expression | Neutral, mouth closed, eyes open |
| Glasses | Not allowed |
| Head coverings | Allowed for religious or medical reasons. Head coverings are permitted if the face from the bottom of the chin to the top of the forehead and both edges of the face are clearly shown. |
| Head position | Facing the camera, tilted no more than 10° |
| Other rules | Face takes up 70-80% of the photograph; No more than 6 months old; Neutral expression, mouth closed; Alone in the photo, uniform lighting, no shadows or red eye; Colour photo |
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How it works
1. Take or upload a photo
Use your phone camera against a plain wall, or pick a photo you already have.
2. We size and check it
We crop to the right size, replace the background and check it against the rules above.
3. Download and use it
Pay once, then download the digital file and the print sheet straight away.
If our processing gets the size, background or crop wrong for this document, we fix it free or refund you in full. Final acceptance is always decided by the issuing authority.
Questions about Pakistan NICOP photos
What size is a Pakistan NICOP photo?
Pakistan NICOP photos are 35 × 45 mm. The head should fill 70–80% of the photo height.
What background does a Pakistan NICOP photo need?
A plain white background, with no shadows, patterns or objects. We replace the background for you, but a plain wall gives the cleanest edges around your hair.
Can I wear glasses in a Pakistan NICOP photo?
No. Glasses are not allowed in Pakistan NICOP photos. Eyes must be clearly visible with no glasses on.
Can I smile in a Pakistan NICOP photo?
No. Keep a neutral expression with your mouth closed and your eyes open.
Can I wear a head covering?
Allowed for religious or medical reasons. Head coverings are permitted if the face from the bottom of the chin to the top of the forehead and both edges of the face are clearly shown.
Can I take a Pakistan NICOP photo at home?
Usually, yes, as long as it meets the rules above. Check the instructions for your application route, because final acceptance is always decided by National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA). PhotoPass ID sizes your photo and checks it against these rules before you pay.
What file does the online application need?
A digital photo file: JPEG, up to 59 KB, for Pak-ID (id.nadra.gov.pk). Your download is prepared to these settings.
How much does a Pakistan NICOP photo cost in the UK?
£6.99 for the digital file, paid once. It includes a print-at-home sheet you can print at any photo shop.
What if something is wrong with my photo?
If our processing gets the size, background or crop wrong for this document, we fix it free or refund you in full. Final acceptance is always decided by the issuing authority.
Official source: National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA)
Read the rules on the authority's website: National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) (id.nadra.gov.pk).
Rules last checked against National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) on 12 October 2026.
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