Pakistani Passport Photo UK — Renewal in Britain (2026)

Q: Do I need passport photos for MRP renewal at Pakistan High Commission London?

No — for in-person MRP at PHC London and consulates, staff capture your digital photograph and fingerprints on site. You do not bring printed photos.

Q: What size photo for online Pakistan passport renewal from the UK?

35 mm wide × 45 mm high, plain white background, JPEG up to 5 MB, taken within 6 months — per DGIP online MRP photo requirements at onlinemrp.dgip.gov.pk.

Q: Can I use a UK passport booth photo for Pakistani MRP?

Not for online MRP upload unless the file is exactly 35×45 mm with DGIP head framing. UK HMPO passport booths may use different crops even at the same print size.

Q: Is Pakistani passport photo the same as UK passport photo?

No. UK passports use HMPO rules; Pakistan MRP online upload uses DGIP 35×45 mm ICAO-style specs on a white background.

Q: Do I need NICOP for passport renewal in the UK?

Yes — valid NICOP (or CNIC where applicable) is required at Pakistani missions in Britain. Renew expired NICOP before MRP if needed.

Q: Where to renew Pakistani passport in the UK?

Pakistan High Commission London; consulates including Bradford, Manchester, and Birmingham — book via mission appointment systems. Online renewal via onlinemrp.dgip.gov.pk is also available for overseas Pakistanis where enabled.

Use this page if / do not use it if

Use this page if: you are a Pakistani citizen living in the United Kingdom renewing a Machine Readable Passport (MRP) — in person at a mission or online through DGIP.

Do not use this page for: applying inside Pakistan at a regional passport office; a UK British passport (see UK photo guide); or a UK visa photo. For NADRA identity cards see CNIC/NICOP photo guide.

Two renewal paths — different photo rules

1. In-person at PHC London or a consulate

Pakistan High Commission London and consulates (including Bradford, Manchester, Birmingham) process MRP applications by appointment. Consulate guidance states applicants do not need to bring photographs — digital photograph and fingerprint capture happen at the MRP counter during processing.

The usual trap is spending money at Boots or Photo-Me for prints you never submit. Confirm your appointment letter and mission checklist before paying for studio photos.

2. Online MRP via DGIP (overseas Pakistani)

Overseas Pakistanis can renew through onlinemrp.dgip.gov.pk. You must upload a digital photograph meeting DGIP specifications — this is where UK diaspora most often need a correctly sized file.

Online MRP photo specifications (DGIP)

Requirement	Specification
Print size	35 mm wide × 45 mm high
File format	JPEG
Max file size	5 MB
Background	Plain white, uniform, no shadows
Recency	≤ 6 months
Expression	Neutral, mouth closed, eyes open
Glasses	No glare; tinted lenses not allowed
Editing	No Photoshop or filters; do not crop from a larger casual photo

DGIP publishes a dimension diagram on the official photo requirements page. PixID exports 413×531 px at 300 DPI for 35×45 mm — see Pakistan Passport doc specs.

Pakistani missions in the UK (reference)

Pakistan High Commission — London (South Kensington area; book via mission portal)
Consulate General — Bradford (serves Yorkshire and surrounding areas)
Consulate General — Manchester
Consulate — Birmingham

Bring valid NICOP, your current or expired Pakistani passport, proof of legal stay in the UK where required, and appointment confirmation. Fees and page options (72/100 pages) vary — check the mission site before you travel.

What usually goes wrong in the UK

Paying for UK passport booth prints for an online MRP upload that rejects the crop
Using a US-style 2×2 inch file from a relative in America
Off-white or grey booth backgrounds instead of DGIP white
Beauty filters or portrait mode on phone selfies
Expired NICOP blocking the passport application after the photo is ready

Document photo compliance checks — background, head size, and framing — Online MRP checks measurable rules — crop, background, and head height — not whether the photo is flattering.

PixID — $4.99

PixID checks crop, white background, and DGIP pixel dimensions for online MRP — without altering your face. Print the 4×6 sheet at Boots, Tesco Photo, or Snappy Snaps if you also need paper copies for another step.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need passport photos for MRP renewal at Pakistan High Commission London?

No for standard in-person MRP — staff capture your photograph on site.

What size photo for online Pakistan passport renewal from the UK?

35×45 mm white JPEG, max 5 MB — per DGIP.

Can I use a UK passport booth photo for Pakistani MRP?

Only if the digital file matches DGIP dimensions and framing. HMPO booth defaults often fail online MRP upload.

Is Pakistani passport photo the same as UK passport photo?

No. UK uses HMPO rules; Pakistan MRP online uses DGIP 35×45 mm specs.

Do I need NICOP for passport renewal in the UK?

Yes — valid NICOP is required at Pakistani missions. Renew NICOP first if expired.

Where to renew Pakistani passport in the UK?

PHC London and consulates (Bradford, Manchester, Birmingham) — or online via onlinemrp.dgip.gov.pk where available.

Pakistan MRP online — 35×45 mm for UK diaspora

Create Your Photo — $4.99

Pakistani Passport Photo — UK Renewal Guide (2026)