Ethiopia e-Visa Photo Size: 2 × 2 Inches (51 × 51 mm)
Official rules: 2 × 2 inch, up to 2 MB, background: white. Source: evisa.gov.et, checked 28 Sep 2026.
Ethiopia e-Visa photo size at a glance
The Ethiopia e-Visa photo is 2 × 2 inches (51 × 51 mm), uploaded as a JPEG, JPG or PNG file up to 2 MB, on a white background.
| Printed size | 2 × 2 inches (51 × 51 mm) |
|---|---|
| In other units (a conversion) | 50.8 × 50.8 mm · 5.08 × 5.08 cm · 2 × 2 in · 600 × 600 px at 300 DPI · 1200 × 1200 px at 600 DPI · ratio 1:1 (square) |
| Pixels (official rule) | Not stated in pixels (2 × 2 inch photo) |
| File size | Up to 2 MB |
| Background | White |
| Head size | 50% to 69% of the photo height, chin to top of head (the official rules give none, so this is the range the US uses for square photos) |
| Source | evisa.gov.et |
| Checked | 28 Sep 2026 |
What the official pages say about the Ethiopia e-Visa photo
Ethiopia's e-Visa portal, evisa.gov.et, belongs to the Immigration and Citizenship Service and warns that applications made on look-alike sites are not accepted. The tourist visa (VT) is single entry, open to citizens of every country, and costs USD 62 for 30 days or USD 152 for 90 days. Processing normally takes up to 3 days, and the terms say no e-Visa is issued when arrival is more than three months after the application date. Validity runs from the arrival date you enter, not the date of issue. Fees are never refunded, and a rejection comes without a reason.
Applicants upload a colour passport-size photo and a colour copy of a passport valid six months beyond entry. At the attachments step, the photo and passport copy must be JPEG, JPG or PNG files under 2MB, clear and readable, without a blurred or unclean background. The portal's photograph tips show a 2 x 2 inch picture on white, taken within the last six months, correctly exposed, with no selfies, filters or retouching. Children under 18 cannot get a business visa, so parents travelling on one can apply for tourist visas for them.
Sources, checked 25 Oct 2026: Tourist Visa-VT (Ethiopian e-Visa portal, Immigration and Citizenship Service), Things you should know about Ethiopian e-Visa (Ethiopian e-Visa portal), Frequently asked questions (Ethiopian e-Visa portal), Terms and conditions (Ethiopian e-Visa portal), Apply Visa, Attachments step notes (Ethiopian e-Visa portal) and Photograph tips shown at the Attachments step (Ethiopian e-Visa portal, image).
How to make your Ethiopia e-Visa photo
- Stand about an arm's length from the camera in front of a plain wall (white). Face a window for soft, even light.
- Add the photo on this page. It stays on your device.
- Drag and zoom until your face fills the green oval: top of the head on the top line, chin on the bottom line.
- Download the photo. The pixels, file size and format are checked before you save it.
- Upload it to the official application.
Questions and answers
What size is the Ethiopia e-Visa photo?
The photo is 2 × 2 inches. The official rules do not fix a pixel size. SafeResize makes a sharp 600 × 600 pixel file that fits every other rule.
What is the Ethiopia e-Visa photo size in cm, inches and pixels?
2 × 2 inches is 50.8 × 50.8 mm or 5.08 × 5.08 cm, a square. Printed at 300 DPI it is 600 × 600 pixels, and at 600 DPI 1200 × 1200 pixels. These are conversions of the official size, not extra rules.
What file size does the Ethiopia e-Visa photo need to be?
Up to 2 MB. SafeResize checks the size before you download, and keeps your file a little inside that limit, so it fits however the website counts a KB.
What background colour does the Ethiopia e-Visa photo need?
White. Stand in front of a plain wall with no pattern, and face a window so there are no shadows behind you. The official rules do not allow edited photos, so SafeResize does not change the background for this document: a plain wall is the way.
How big should my head be in the Ethiopia e-Visa photo?
From the chin to the top of the head, your head should fill 50% to 69% of the photo height. The official rules do not state this, so we use the range the US sets for its square 2 × 2 inch photos. The face guide in the tool shows both lines.
What size should my Ethiopia e-Visa photo be?
The photograph tips at the application's attachments step show a 2 x 2 inch colour photo with a white background, taken within the last six months. The file must be JPEG, JPG or PNG and under 2MB.
Can I upload a phone picture of my passport for the Ethiopian e-Visa?
Yes. The FAQ says camera-captured picture files of your passport, photo or residence permit are accepted in supported image formats, as long as they are clearly visible. The photograph tips still rule out selfies.
My Ethiopia e-Visa was rejected. Will I get a refund or a reason?
No to both. The FAQ says the office notifies you of a rejection but not the reason, and the terms say all payments are not refundable.
Can I correct a mistake in my Ethiopian e-Visa application?
No. The FAQ says the e-Visa system cannot update any details entered wrongly, such as name, nationality or passport number, so check everything before you submit.
What else do the Ethiopia e-Visa photo rules say?
Colour photo taken within the last 6 months, with correct brightness. No selfies, filters or retouching. Blurred or unclear photos are rejected.
Which file format should I use?
JPEG, JPG or PNG. SafeResize saves a JPG (JPEG) file.
Can I take this photo at home?
Yes. A photo taken at home is fine if it follows the rules above. It is easier if someone else takes it for you.
Is my photo uploaded to SafeResize?
No. The photo is processed inside your browser and never leaves your phone or computer.
Source: evisa.gov.et, checked 28 Sep 2026. Rules can change, so confirm on the official page before you apply.
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