Kenya Visa Photo Requirements
Follow eCitizen photo rules: colour, white background, 70–80% face.
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Examples
Requirements
- Physical: 55mm × 55mm
- Digital: 207–207px × 207–207px
- Max file size: 3584 KB
- Background: white
Kenya Visa Photo Maker Online — common questions
What is the official Kenya Visa Photo Maker Online size?
The official Kenya Visa Photo Maker Online 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 Visa Photo Maker Online?
Kenya Visa Photo Maker Online 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 Visa Photo Maker Online 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 Visa Photo Maker Online 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 Visa Photo Maker Online at CVS, Walgreens, or another pharmacy?
Yes. We generate a 4x6 print sheet with 6 photos that any pharmacy or photo kiosk can print.
Common reasons Kenya Visa Photo Maker Online 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
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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