The complete Nigeria passport photo specification (Nigeria Immigration Service) — 35 × 45 mm on a pure white background, with strict rules on head size, ear visibility and digital file format for the NIS e-passport portal. Make a compliant photo online in 2 minutes.
Make a Nigeria Passport Photo →Per the Nigeria Immigration Service (immigration.gov.ng) for the enhanced e-Passport. Nigerian missions abroad (e.g. the Hague embassy) list the same head-size rule of 29–34 mm.
| Photo size | 35 × 45 mm portrait (3.5 × 4.5 cm) — not the US 2 × 2 in format |
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| Head height | 29 – 34 mm from chin to crown (about 70 – 80% of the photo height) |
| Background | Plain white, uniform, completely shadow-free — cream, grey or blue tints are rejected |
| Resolution | Print at ≥ 300 DPI; digital upload minimum 600 × 600 px, JPEG |
| Head position | Centered, straight-on, looking directly at the camera |
| Ears | Both ears visible — hair must not cover the ears or facial features |
| Glasses | Not permitted; prescription glasses only with documented medical need |
| Expression | Neutral, mouth closed, no smiling, eyes open |
| Recency | Taken within the last 6 months |
| Attire | Everyday wear in dark colours recommended; no white clothing (blends with background); no uniforms; head covering for religious reasons only |
No photographer needed — a phone camera and a plain wall are enough.
Glasses are not permitted. Make sure hair is off both ears — the NIS checks ear visibility.
Stand 1 m from a white wall with even daylight. Neutral expression, mouth closed, both ears visible. Avoid white clothing.
We crop to the 35 × 45 mm format, set the head to the 29–34 mm range and export a portal-ready JPEG within the file-size limits.