Ghana Visa Photo (Passport Picture) Size & Requirements
Official rules: no fixed size, background: white or plain. Source: mfa.gov.gh, checked 28 Sep 2026.
Ghana Visa photo size at a glance
The Ghana Visa photo has no fixed size in the official rules; use a white or plain background.
| Printed size | No print size given |
|---|---|
| Pixels (official rule) | Not stated (the online form lets you crop and rotate) |
| File size | Not stated in the official rules |
| Background | White or plain |
| 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 | mfa.gov.gh |
| Checked | 28 Sep 2026 |
What the official pages say about the Ghana Visa photo
The Ghana High Commission in London lists five kinds of visa: business or official travel, study, employment, voluntary work, and tourism or visits to family and friends. Each has its own letters, such as an invitation, an admission letter or a job offer. For all of them you need two recent passport-sized colour photographs with a white or plain background. The page gives no size in millimetres, so ask the High Commission if your photo shop needs one.
Your passport must be valid for at least six months and have two blank pages facing each other. The Apply Now button leads to the online visa site at visa.immigration.gov.gh. The High Commission warns that incomplete applications, or ones with too little information, may not be accepted or may be delayed. Where postal applications are allowed, include a stamped envelope with your own address for the return of your passport. The page says nothing about glasses, head coverings or photos of children.
Source, checked 5 Oct 2026: Visa Application (Ghana High Commission, London).
How to make your Ghana Visa photo
- Stand about an arm's length from the camera in front of a plain wall (white or plain). 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 Ghana Visa photo?
The official rules do not fix a pixel size. SafeResize makes a sharp 413 × 531 pixel file that fits every other rule.
What is the passport picture size for a Ghana visa?
The official rules give no size in cm or inches, and on pixels they say: not stated (the online form lets you crop and rotate). SafeResize makes a 413 × 531 pixel photo in the 7:9 shape of a 35 × 45 mm passport photo, our own choice that fits the other rules.
What file size does the Ghana Visa photo need to be?
The official rules do not state a file size. SafeResize shows the size of your file before you download it, so you can compare it with what the application screen asks for.
What background colour does the Ghana Visa photo need?
White or plain. 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.
How big should my head be in the Ghana Visa photo?
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.
What else do the Ghana Visa photo rules say?
Two recent passport-size colour photos that meet the required rules. The exact size is not published.
Which file format should I use?
Not stated (JPG is safest). 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.
Please note: The exact photo size is not published, so check your Ghana embassy or high commission's website before you apply.
Source: mfa.gov.gh, checked 28 Sep 2026. Rules can change, so confirm on the official page before you apply.
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