Nigerian passport photo requirements
Recent photo, neutral expression, eyes open, even lighting; follow the issuing authority.
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Requirements
- Physical: 35mm × 45mm
- Digital: 413–413px × 531–531px
- Max file size: 10240 KB
- Background: white
Nigerian passport photo maker online — common questions
What is the official Nigerian passport photo maker online size?
The official Nigerian passport photo maker online size is 35 mm × 45 mm (1.38 in × 1.77 in). For digital uploads it equals 413 × 531 px at 300 DPI.
What background color is required for a Nigerian passport photo maker online?
Nigerian passport 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 Nigerian passport photo maker online photo?
The head should fill approximately 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 Nigerian passport 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 35 mm × 45 mm template.
Can I print the Nigerian passport photo maker online at CVS, Walgreens, or another pharmacy?
Yes. We generate a 4x6 print sheet with 8 photos that any pharmacy or photo kiosk can print.
Common reasons Nigerian passport 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.
- photo_not_icao_compliant_or_unclear
- background_or_framing_issues
- wrong_expression_or_obscured_face
- digital_file_too_large_or_wrong_type
Where we sourced these Nigeria 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.gov.ng (Nigeria Immigration Service — ICAO compliant passport photograph; passport.immigration.gov.ng image compliance referenced in official service documentation)
- icao.int (ICAO Doc 9303 — Machine Readable Travel Documents; nominal 35×45 mm portrait dimensions referenced where national portals state “ICAO compliant” without a separate mm table)
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