Nigeria passport photo:35 x 35 mm
Nigerian passport photo: 35x35 mm square, white background, head 28-32 mm.
Make a Nigeria photoSpec at a glance
Rules for a Nigeria passport photo
- 35 x 35 mm square
- Plain white background
- Front-facing, both ears visible
- No glasses
- Neutral expression, mouth closed
- Recent (within last 6 months)
Nigeria passport photo requirements
Run through this list before you submit. Most rejected photos fail one of these checks.
- Photo size 35 x 35 mm, which is 413 x 413 pixels at 300 DPI for digital uploads
- Head measures 28 to 32 mm from chin to crown
- Background is white, plain and evenly lit
- Glasses are off, including clear ones
- Expression is neutral, mouth closed, eyes open
The size, head height, and background checks are applied for you when you pick Nigeria in the photo tool.
Ready to make your Nigeria photo?
The tool runs in your browser. Your photo never leaves your device.
Open the photo toolCommon questions about Nigeria passport photos
What size is a Nigeria passport photo?+
A Nigeria passport photo is 35 x 35 mm (413 × 413 pixels at 300 DPI). The head must measure 28 to 32 mm from chin to the top of the head. This tool crops to those exact dimensions for you, so you don't have to measure anything by hand.
Why was my Nigeria passport photo rejected?+
The most common reasons a Nigeria photo gets rejected are: the wrong print size (it must be 35 x 35 mm), the head being too large or too small in the frame (it should be 28 to 32 mm tall), a background that isn't white, shadows on the face or background, a smile (a neutral expression is required), or wearing glasses (they're not allowed). Setting the country here applies the correct size and head height automatically, which removes the most frequent mistakes.
What background colour does a Nigeria passport photo need?+
Nigeria accepts a white background. The optional background tool can swap a plain near-white wall behind you for the colour you pick, so you can shoot at home and still meet the rule.
Can I use this Nigeria photo for both digital upload and printing?+
Yes. Download a single JPG for online Nigeria applications, or download the 4×6 inch print sheet PDF. It tiles your photo at 35 x 35 mm with cut marks so any drugstore or photo counter can print it. Both files are made in your browser and your photo never leaves your device.