Nigeria passport photo requirements
For your passport application to be successful, you must meet certain Nigeria passport photo requirements and provide true and complete information on the form. This way, you will increase your chances of getting passport approval and avoid delays.
To find out more, see the information below on photo requirements for a Nigeria passport, including the size, quality, and background of the photo.
Table of contents
- Nigeria passport photo format and size
- Background
- Color and lighting
- Pose and facial expression
- Passport photo clothing requirements
- Nigeria visa online photo
- Nigeria passport photo guidelines
- Getting the passport photo online: instructions
- Where can I get help with my Nigeria passport photo?
Note that the rules for a passport photo in Nigeria are similar to visa photo requirements for Nigeria. Thus, further info is applicable for either picture.
Nigeria passport photo format and size
The required size of a Nigeria passport photo is 35x45 mm. The digital photo pixel size should be 600 DPI for a successful upload online.
Nigeria passport photo specification includes not only the size of the image. Also, there are some rules about your head’s position. Your face should be centered. The height of the head should be 34.5 mm, and the distance between the top of the photo and the top of the hair should be 3 mm.
Here is an example:
Background
The Nigeria passport photo background should be white. Make sure there are no other objects in the background.
Color and lighting
The photo should be in full color. The face should be evenly illuminated. There should be no shadows or highlights on the face.
Pose and facial expression
Remember that:
- Your face should be centered.
- Your full face should be shown in the photo.
- Your facial expression should be neutral.
- The mouth is closed.
- The eyes are open.
Passport photo clothing requirements
Follow the Nigeria passport photo dress code taking your picture:
- Your clothes should be dark enough to contrast well with the background.
- Don't let your hair cover your face or cover your eyes.
- Only daily wearing glasses are allowed.
- The headwear is not allowed, except for religious purposes.
Nigeria visa online photo
To apply online for a Nigeria visa at the immigration.gov.ng website, you will need a 350x450 pixel photo. Other photo requirements are the same as for a Nigerian passport photo.
Nigeria passport photo guidelines
Correct photos for Nigeria passports can be got from your picture with Visafoto.com online service. It changes your photo immediately and it will satisfy the Nigeria passport photo rules.
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Getting the passport photo online: instructions
- Take a picture in a location with a simple background and good lighting.
- Look directly into the camera with your face straight.
- Have a neutral facial expression.
- Make sure the photo fits the dress code above and there are no shadows on the background or your face.
- Upload the photo to Visafoto.com and get the prompt result. The service will adjust the background, place the specified size and format, and enhance resolution. It will generate an imprinted passport photo and a digital one for submission online. Technical support is ready to resolve any issues 24/7.
First, take a photo of your under daylight like this one:
The result photos will look like these ones:
Use similar directions for Nigeria visa picture requirements.
Where can I get help with my Nigeria passport photo?
If for some reason the photo ordered at Visafoto.com does not pass the checks, contact our support team. We will improve the photo free of charge. For your convenience, the online support is working 24/7.
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