The complete Bangladesh passport photo specification (Department of Immigration & Passports) — the unusual large 45 × 55 mm format used for the MRP and e-Passport, unique in South Asia and a frequent trap for applicants who prepare 35 × 45 mm photos. Make a compliant photo online in 2 minutes.
Make a Bangladesh Passport Photo →Per the Department of Immigration & Passports (DIP) for the Machine Readable Passport and e-Passport, applied at DIP offices in Bangladesh and Bangladeshi missions abroad.
| Photo size | 45 × 55 mm portrait (4.5 × 5.5 cm) — larger than the 35 × 45 mm used by most countries |
|---|---|
| Head height | 30 – 35 mm from chin to crown (about 70 – 80% of the photo height) |
| Background | Plain white only — no off-white, cream, textures or shadows |
| Resolution | Print at ≥ 300 DPI; e-passport online upload around 591 × 709 px JPEG |
| Head position | Centered, straight-on, face fully visible from chin to forehead |
| Glasses | Not allowed unless medically required; no tinted lenses |
| Expression | Neutral, mouth closed, both eyes open — no smiling |
| Recency | Taken within the last 6 months |
| Headwear | Religious head coverings worn daily are allowed if the face stays fully visible |
No photographer needed — a phone camera and a plain wall are enough.
Glasses are not allowed unless medically required. Stand against a pure white wall in even daylight.
Camera at eye level, neutral expression, mouth closed, face fully visible. Religious head coverings are fine if the face shows.
Upload to IDPhotoWork, select the Bangladesh format, set the head to 30–35 mm and verify the background. Print at 100% scale for your DIP appointment.