Kenya Passport
Kenya
5.5×5.5 cm / 207×207 px with 70–80% face coverage per immigration.ecitizen.go.ke.
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Kenya Passport — key specifications
At-a-glance summary of the official Kenya photo template. Every value below is enforced automatically when you upload your image.
| Physical size | 55 mm × 55 mm (2.17 in × 2.17 in) |
|---|---|
| Digital size | 207 × 207 px (300 DPI) |
| Background | Plain white |
| Max file size | 3584 KB (JPEG) |
| Head coverage | 70–80% |
| Print sheet | 4x6 · 6 |
Requirements
Check dimensions and official rules on this page.
- Physical: 55mm × 55mm
- Digital: 207–207px × 207–207px
- Max file size: 3584 KB
Colour, white background, hair behind ears, no headgear except documented religious cases.
Issuing authority and ICAO Doc 9303 alignment
Most countries adopt ICAO Doc 9303 Part 4 as the baseline biometric-portrait standard. The spec on this page reflects the country's published implementation, including any country-specific overrides on size, background colour, or face-coverage band.
Why use this Kenya Passport tool
- $3.99Final photo + 4×6 print sheet. No subscription. Studios typically charge $15 – $30 for the same output.
- Free previewYou only pay once a watermarked preview confirms the crop, background, and biometric framing meet the spec.
- Refund if non-compliantIf our output fails the issuing-authority checklist, we refund — see our refund policy.
Common reasons Kenya Passport photos are rejected
Issuing authorities reject submissions that miss any of the items below. Our tool automatically corrects crop, background, and dimensions, but you still control the original capture — review this list before you upload.
- wrong_size_or_face_height
- background_not_plain_white_or_light
- shadows_or_red_eye
- expression_not_neutral
- hair_obscuring_face_edges
Kenya Passport — common questions
What is the official Kenya Passport size?
The official Kenya Passport size is 55 mm × 55 mm (2.17 in × 2.17 in). For digital uploads it equals 207 × 207 px at 300 DPI.
What background color is required for a Kenya Passport?
Kenya Passport photos must be taken on a plain white background, evenly lit and free of shadows or patterns.
How big should the face appear in a Kenya Passport photo?
The head should fill 70–80% of the photo height, with eyes positioned in the upper-middle of the frame and a neutral expression looking straight at the camera.
Can I take a Kenya Passport photo at home?
Yes. Use a recent phone photo against a plain wall, with even daylight and no glasses. Our tool then crops, recolors the background, and resizes to the official 55 mm × 55 mm template.
Can I print the Kenya Passport at CVS, Walgreens, or another pharmacy?
Yes. We generate a 4x6 print sheet with 6 photos that any pharmacy or photo kiosk can print.
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Where we sourced these Kenya specifications
Dimensions, background colour, and biometric framing on this page are compiled from the references below. Always reconfirm the latest guidance directly with the issuing authority before submitting an application.
- immigration.ecitizen.go.ke/index.php?id=9 (Photo requirements during Registration: 5.5 cm × 5.5 cm (207 px × 207 px); face 70–80% of photograph; white background; colour; recent ≤6 months)
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