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Nigeria Passport Photo Maker Online: Size & Requirements 2026

Q: What are the Nigeria passport photo requirements?

Size 35 × 45 mm (600 × 800 px at 300 dpi), a plain white or off-white background, head height 22.5–31.1 mm from chin to crown, eyes open and looking straight at the camera, a neutral expression and even lighting with no shadows. The photo must be recent, sharp and in colour.

A Nigeria passport photo must be 35 × 45 mm (600 × 800 px at 300 dpi) with a white or off-white background. The head (chin to crown) should measure 22.5–31.1 mm. Make your Nigeria passport photo online with our free passport photo maker — upload a selfie and get a digital photo and a print sheet in seconds.

Size: 35 × 45 mm
Pixels: 600 × 800 px
Resolution: 300 dpi
Background: White or off-white
Head height: 22.5–31.1 mm
File size: max 2048 KB

1. Choose your document

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2. Add your photo

Drop a photo here or click to upload JPG, PNG or WebP · face the camera · even light · at least 1000 px

Face detection runs on your device. Photos sent for background removal are kept for up to 7 days for quality control, then deleted automatically.

Nigeria nigerian enhanced e-passport (nis online application) photo size explained

Size: 35 × 45 mm — 600 × 800 pixels for a digital file (300 dpi).
Head height: 22.5–31.1 mm from chin to the top of the head (50–69% of the photo height).
Eye line: 22.5–27 mm above the bottom edge, face centred horizontally.
Background: White or off-white, plain, evenly lit, no shadows or patterns.
Recent: taken within the last 6 months.
Digital file: JPEG, up to 2,048 KB.

Upload or take a photo above — the tool places your head and eyes inside these ranges automatically and shows the guides on the preview.

Nigeria passport photo requirements (2026)

Nigerian enhanced e-passport (NIS online application)

Print size: 35 × 45 mm
Pixels: 600 × 800 px
Head height: 22.5–31.1 mm
Eye line from bottom: 22.5–27 mm
Background: White or off-white
Taken within: 6 months
File size: up to 2,048 KB

Expression: Frontal view, neutral non-smiling expression, eyes open, unobstructed and directed at the camera; head not tilted, centred.

Glasses: 'Eyeglasses are no longer allowed in Passport photo.' No sunglasses.

Head covering: Hats/head coverings only if worn for religious reasons AND they do not obscure any facial features. Hair must not cover the face or ears; no headphones, masks etc.

Children: No other person in the photo; child facing the camera with eyes open (infant's eyes need not be entirely open). Portal mentions ICAO relaxations for kids.

• Size: 35×45 mm

• Plain white background

• Neutral expression, mouth closed

• Both eyes open and clearly visible

• No glasses

• Taken within the last 6 months

Official source: Nigeria Immigration Service · Nigeria Immigration Service

Nigeria e-Visa (NIS, evisa.immigration.gov.ng)

Print size: 35 × 45 mm
Pixels: 600 × 600 px
Head height: 31.5–36 mm
Eye line from bottom: 23.4–31.5 mm
Background: White
File size: up to 1,024 KB

• Size: 35×45 mm

• Plain white background

• Neutral expression, mouth closed

• Both eyes open and clearly visible

• No glasses

• Taken within the last 6 months

Official source: Nigeria Immigration Service · Nigeria Immigration Service

Head and eye position follow the ICAO standard used by most countries.

How the photo check works

Every photo goes through the same steps a passport office would apply — only faster:

Face detection — 478 facial landmarks are located on your device to find your eyes, chin and head outline, and to make sure exactly one face is in the photo.
Geometry — head height and eye line are measured and the photo is cropped and scaled so they fall inside the official range for your document; a tilted head is straightened automatically.
Quality — resolution, sharpness, exposure, even lighting on both sides of the face and red eyes (corrected automatically when found).
Background removal — the background is cut out and replaced with the exact colour your document requires.
AI review — a vision AI model checks expression, open eyes, glasses and glare, head coverings, shadows, other people or objects, and signs of filters or a photo of a screen.

Tips for a photo that passes

Face a window or a soft light so both sides of your face are evenly lit. Keep your head straight, look into the lens with a neutral expression and your mouth closed. Take off glasses and hats, keep hair away from your eyes and wear a top that contrasts with the background. Hold the phone at eye level about an arm's length or 1–1.5 m away; a self-timer or a helper works best.

What size is a Nigeria nigerian enhanced e-passport (nis online application) photo?

The official Nigeria nigerian enhanced e-passport (nis online application) photo size is 35×45 mm (1.38 × 1.77 inches). For a digital file that is 413 × 531 pixels at 300 dpi, or 827 × 1063 pixels at 600 dpi if you want extra sharpness for printing. From chin to the top of the head the face must measure 22.5–31.1 mm, which is 50–69% of the photo height. The eyes should sit 18–22.5 mm below the top edge.

The background must be white or off-white, evenly lit and without shadows or patterns. Online applications accept files of up to 2048 KB. Look straight at the camera with a neutral expression and your mouth closed, keep both eyes open and visible, and remove glasses if they reflect light or hide your eyes.

Same size in other countries

The same 35×45 mm format is used for passports in 126 other countries, including Algeria, Andorra, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belgium and Benin. Worldwide the most common passport photo size is 35×45 mm (127 countries) — the format Nigeria uses too.

Nigeria also sets photo rules for nigeria e-visa (nis, evisa.immigration.gov.ng) (35×45 mm) — pick the document in the tool above to get the right crop.

How to make and print a Nigeria passport photo at home

Take a well-lit photo against a plain wall, upload it to the free photo maker above and choose Nigeria — Nigerian enhanced e-passport (NIS online application). The tool detects your face, crops it to the exact 35×45 mm size, replaces the background with white or off-white and checks sharpness, lighting, red-eye and head position. Download the digital file for an online application, or the print sheet: one standard 10×15 cm (4×6 in) photo print holds 6 Nigeria passport photos, which costs a fraction of a photo booth.

Frequently asked questions

What are the Nigeria passport photo requirements?

Size 35 × 45 mm (600 × 800 px at 300 dpi), a plain white or off-white background, head height 22.5–31.1 mm from chin to crown, eyes open and looking straight at the camera, a neutral expression and even lighting with no shadows. The photo must be recent, sharp and in colour.

What size is a Nigeria passport photo?

A Nigeria passport photo must be 35 × 45 mm (600 × 800 px at 300 dpi) with a white or off-white background. The head (chin to crown) should measure 22.5–31.1 mm.

What background is required for a Nigeria passport photo?

White or off-white (#FFFFFF), plain and evenly lit, with no shadows, patterns or objects. Our tool replaces the background automatically.

Can I wear glasses in a Nigeria passport photo?

'Eyeglasses are no longer allowed in Passport photo.' No sunglasses.

Can I smile in a Nigeria passport photo?

Frontal view, neutral non-smiling expression, eyes open, unobstructed and directed at the camera; head not tilted, centred.

Are head coverings allowed in a Nigeria passport photo?

Hats/head coverings only if worn for religious reasons AND they do not obscure any facial features. Hair must not cover the face or ears; no headphones, masks etc.

What are the rules for a baby or child's Nigeria passport photo?

No other person in the photo; child facing the camera with eyes open (infant's eyes need not be entirely open). Portal mentions ICAO relaxations for kids.

Are Nigeria visa and ID photos the same size as passport photos?

Nigerian enhanced e-passport (NIS online application): 35 × 45 mm, white or off-white background; Nigeria e-Visa (NIS, evisa.immigration.gov.ng): 35 × 45 mm, white background.

How do I make a Nigeria passport photo online?

Upload a selfie or any front-facing photo to our free Nigeria passport photo maker above. It finds your face, removes the background, crops the photo to 35 × 45 mm and checks it with AI — then download the digital photo or a print sheet. No sign-up, no app to install.

Can I get a digital Nigeria passport photo?

Yes — download the 600 × 800 px JPEG at 300 dpi (under 2048 KB) for an online application, or a 10 × 15 cm (4 × 6 in) sheet to print at any photo shop.

Can I take a passport photo at home?

Yes. Stand facing a window for soft, even light, ask someone to take the photo from about 1.5 m at eye level, keep a neutral expression and look straight into the lens. Upload it here — we check it, remove the background and crop it to the exact size.

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