PK Pakistan babies NADRA ID card 35x45 mm Photo Requirements Guide - Official Guidelines

Requirements

• Photo dimensions: exactly 35 mm wide × 45 mm high with no borders or rounded corners
• Head size and position: chin-to-crown height 30-36 mm, head centered vertically in frame
• Eye placement: eyes level, looking straight ahead, approximately 20-25 mm from bottom edge
• Background: uniform light-grey or off-white, smooth and free of patterns, shadows or textures
• Facial expression: neutral or slight smile, mouth closed, both eyes fully open and visible
• Lighting and exposure: even illumination, no shadows on face or background, no red-eye
• Baby support: hands or cushions may support baby’s head but must be out of view in photo
• Headgear and accessories: no hats, headbands or clips; only daily medical headwear permitted
• Glasses: prohibited unless medically required, then no glare, tinted lenses or heavy frames
• Image quality: high-resolution (minimum 600 dpi), sharp focus, no creases, marks or smudges
• Photo currency: taken within the last six months to accurately reflect current appearance
• Print finish: professional photo paper with matte or semi-matte finish, no digital artifacts

Step-by-Step Process

• Prepare background and lighting: Use a plain, matte white backdrop at least 1 m square and position two soft light sources 45° left/right to eliminate shadows; ensure no patterns, textures or color casts.
• Position the baby and support: Lay the baby on the backdrop or have an assistant hold the baby upright with hands out of frame; keep head centered, eyes level and facing the camera for a full-face view.
• Camera settings and distance: Use a DSLR or smartphone ≥5 MP, set resolution to highest JPEG/PNG, disable flash or diffuse it to prevent red-eye; stand 5 m away and use a 50 mm equivalent focal length.
• Frame and crop precisely: Compose a 35 × 45 mm frame in-camera or crop afterward so head height (crown to chin) is 31–36 mm (70–80% of photo height), with 3 mm top margin above hair.
• Expression and gaze: Aim for a neutral expression or relaxed face; older babies should have mouth closed and eyes open, newborns may have eyes open or closed but head must face straight ahead.
• Attire and accessories: Dress the baby in plain, light-colored clothing without collars near the face; remove hats, headbands, pacifiers, toys and ensure no hands or supports are visible.
• Print and paper quality: Print on high-resolution (≥600 dpi), fade-resistant photo paper (semi-gloss or matte), with true-to-life color and no borders; final print must measure exactly 35 × 45 mm with ±1 mm tolerance.
• Final inspection and attachment: Check for correct dimensions, lighting, focus and color balance; lightly label the back with child’s full name and application number; affix to NADRA form using glue stick at corners or one staple as per NADRA instructions.

Tips and Best Practices

• Background selection: use a plain white or off-white backdrop so baby’s features stand out and meet NADRA’s contrast rule, avoiding rejections due to uneven or patterned backgrounds
• Head positioning: center baby’s head vertically and horizontally within the 35×45 mm frame with eyes 18–30 mm from the bottom to comply with NADRA proportions and prevent cropping errors
• Eyes open and visible: photograph when the baby is calm and alert, ensuring both eyes are fully open without blink or blur, since closed or obscured eyes are common rejection reasons
• Lighting and shadows: employ soft, diffused daylight or a ring light placed directly in front of the baby to eliminate harsh shadows on face and background, avoiding uneven illumination that leads to disqualification
• Clothing and accessories: dress baby in darker, solid-colored clothes and remove hats or headbands so their face and hairline are clearly defined, preventing confusion with background and ensuring full compliance

Conclusion

In summary, the PK Pakistan Babies NADRA ID Card 35×45 mm Photo Requirements Guide ensures every infant portrait meets strict standards for acceptance:

• Dimensions & Framing: 35×45 mm overall; head height 25–35 mm; 5–10 mm clearance above the crown
• Background & Lighting: plain white, even illumination with no shadows or reflections
• Composition & Focus: full-face, centered, eyes open and looking straight at camera, natural expression
• Attire & Accessories: no glasses, no hats or head coverings (unless religious and not obscuring facial features)
• Image Quality: high resolution color print on matte/glossy photo paper, no borders, stamps, or visible damage

Adhering to these points prevents rejection, expedites processing, and guarantees your baby’s NADRA ID application moves forward smoothly.