Ghana Passport Picture Size: 140 × 170 Pixels for the Online Application
Official rules: 140 × 170 px, up to 250 KB, background: white. Source: passport.mfa.gov.gh, checked 6 Oct 2026.
Official rules: 140 × 170 px, up to 250 KB, background: white. Source: passport.mfa.gov.gh, checked 6 Oct 2026.
The Ghana Passport photo is 140 × 170 pixels, uploaded as a file up to 250 KB, on a white background.
| Printed size | No print size given |
|---|---|
| Pixels (official rule) | 140 × 170 pixels for the online upload |
| File size | Up to 250 KB |
| Background | White |
| Head size | 70% to 80% of the photo height, chin to top of head (the official rules give none, so this is the ICAO guideline) |
| Source | passport.mfa.gov.gh |
| Checked | 6 Oct 2026 |
Official pixel rule: 140 × 170 pixels for the online upload. SafeResize makes a 140 × 170 pixel file that meets it.
The official rule is in pixels: 140 × 170 pixels for the online upload. It gives no size in inches or cm.
Up to 250 KB. SafeResize checks the size before you download, and keeps it inside the limit whether the website counts 1 KB as 1,000 or 1,024 bytes.
White. Stand in front of a plain wall with no pattern, and face a window so there are no shadows behind you. If your wall is not plain enough, the photo maker on this page can make the background white with an AI that runs on your device. Check the edges around your hair afterwards.
From the chin to the top of the head, your head should fill 70% to 80% of the photo height. The official rules do not state this, so we use the international (ICAO) guideline. The face guide in the tool shows both lines.
The official rules say: No glasses or sunglasses unless medical, no headgear except for religious reasons, no large earrings.
Taken within 6 months and meeting ICAO standards. Full face facing the camera, plain expression with mouth closed, eyes open and clearly visible, forehead and both ears visible. No glasses or sunglasses unless medical, no headgear except for religious reasons, no large earrings. A passport photo is also taken at the Passport Application Centre (PAC) when you enrol, so do not wear white clothing to your appointment.
JPEG (PDF is also accepted). SafeResize saves a JPG (JPEG) file.
Yes. A photo taken at home is fine if it follows the rules above. It is easier if someone else takes it for you.
No. The photo is processed inside your browser and never leaves your phone or computer.
Please note: The largest file allowed differs by mission (250 KB to 1 MB), so keep the photo at or under 250 KB to be safe.
Source: passport.mfa.gov.gh, checked 6 Oct 2026. Rules can change, so confirm on the official page before you apply.