Nigerian passport photo maker (35×45 mm)
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The Nigeria Immigration Service uses a 35 × 45 mm biometric photo on a white background, with both ears visible and a neutral expression. The digital version is what you upload for the online passport application.
- 35×45 mm
- Head 31.5–36 mm (guide)
- white
Rules from Nigeria Immigration Service — Passport. Final acceptance is always up to the issuing authority.
How to make your Nigerian passport photo online
- Choose the size and upload a front-facing photo (JPG, PNG or iPhone HEIC).
- Click the top of your head and then your chin. The photo is scaled so your head is exactly the required height.
- Fine-tune by dragging and zooming until every check is green. Adjust brightness or lighten the background if needed.
- Download the single photo for online forms, or a 4×6 in print sheet (or A4/Letter) and print it at a photo lab or at home.
Nigeria photo requirements
| Size | 35 mm wide × 45 mm high. |
|---|---|
| Head size | Face centred and filling 70–80% of the height (our guide: 31.5–36 mm). |
| Background | Plain white. |
| Glasses | Not allowed. |
| Expression | Neutral, mouth closed, eyes open; both ears visible. |
| How recent | Recent. |
| Head coverings | Not allowed except for religious reasons, with the face from forehead to chin and both ears visible. |
- Your biometrics (photo and fingerprints) are also captured at the passport office.
- Dark clothing gives the best contrast on a white background.
Size in pixels and per print
Printed photos are made at 300 DPI (dots per inch). These are the exact pixel sizes this tool exports, and how many copies fit on one 4×6 in (10×15 cm) print:
| Photo | Size | 300 DPI | 600 DPI | Per 4×6 print |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nigeria passport (35×45 mm) | 35×45 mm (1.38×1.77 in) | 413×531 px | 827×1063 px | 8 |
Where the authority doesn't give a head-height number, our guide lines follow the ICAO biometric standard (face about 70–80% of the photo height). Keep the face centred and leave a little space above the hair.
How to take a passport photo at home
- Light: face a window in daylight, or use two lamps either side of the camera. Avoid a single overhead light — it casts shadows under the eyes and chin.
- Background: stand about 1 m (3 ft) in front of a plain white or light-grey wall so your shadow falls behind you, not on the wall.
- Camera: ask someone to hold the phone at eye level about 1.2–1.5 m away and use the normal 1× lens. Selfies at arm's length make noses look bigger and can be rejected.
- Pose: shoulders square, head straight, hair behind the ears, no hat. Take several shots and pick the sharpest.
- Leave room: include your shoulders and space above your head. The tool crops it down — it can't add what isn't there.
Official source
Requirements change. We checked these in October 2026, but always confirm with the issuing office before printing.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Nigerian passport photo size?
35 × 45 mm (413 × 531 px at 300 DPI) with a white background.
Must my ears show?
Yes. Nigerian passport photos should show both ears, so tie or tuck hair back.
Can I use this photo for the online application?
Use the digital download for the upload; a fresh photo will also be taken at your biometrics appointment.
Is my photo uploaded?
No. Cropping, adjustments and the print sheet are all made in your browser. Your photo never leaves your device and nothing is stored.
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