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Nigeria visa photo requirements

Recent photo, neutral expression, eyes open, even lighting; follow the issuing authority.

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Requirements

  • Physical: 35mm × 45mm
  • Digital: 413413px × 531531px
  • Max file size: 2048 KB
  • Background: white

Nigeria visa photo maker online — common questions

What is the official Nigeria visa photo maker online size?

The official Nigeria visa 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 Nigeria visa photo maker online?

Nigeria 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 Nigeria visa 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 Nigeria 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 35 mm × 45 mm template.

Can I print the Nigeria visa 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 Nigeria 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.

  • 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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