Nigerian Passport Photograph Size: At Least 600 × 800 Pixels (NIS Online Upload)

Official rules: at least 600 × 800 px, up to 2 MB, background: white. Source: passport.immigration.gov.ng, checked 28 Sep 2026.

Nigeria Passport photo size at a glance

The Nigeria Passport photo is at least 600 × 800 pixels, uploaded as a JPG, JPEG or PNG file up to 2 MB, on a white background.

Printed sizeNo print size given
Pixels (official rule)At least 600 × 800 pixels (portrait)
File sizeUp to 2 MB
BackgroundWhite
Head size50% to 69% of the photo height, chin to top of head
Sourcepassport.immigration.gov.ng
Checked28 Sep 2026
Size diagram of the Nigeria Passport photo: at least 600 × 800 pixels, with the head 50% to 69% of the photo height
The Nigeria Passport photo, drawn to its shape: at least 600 × 800 pixels, with the head 50% to 69% of the photo height. From the official rules (passport.immigration.gov.ng, checked 28 Sep 2026).

What the official pages say about the Nigeria Passport photo

The Nigeria Immigration Service portal asks for a "Passport Photograph" when you apply for a Nigerian passport online, and the photo you upload is the one printed in your passport. Its instructions ask for a colour image of at least 600 × 800 pixels and less than 2 MB, with a white background. You must have a neutral expression, with both eyes open and your mouth closed, because smiling or frowning changes your features. Keep hair off your face and ears, and do not wear headphones, a mask or glasses.

Light the photo evenly, neither too dark nor too bright, with no harsh shadows, reflections or red eye. Your head and shoulders should be centred, looking straight at the camera. The portal's Test Photo Upload lets you check a photo against these rules before you start the application. For an infant, it accepts eyes that are not fully open. After the online form, you book an appointment at a passport processing centre for your biometric capture.

Source, checked 5 Oct 2026: Passport photo instructions (Nigeria Immigration Service passport portal).

How to make your Nigeria Passport photo

  1. Stand about an arm's length from the camera in front of a plain wall (white). Face a window for soft, even light.
  2. Add the photo on this page. It stays on your device.
  3. Drag and zoom until your face fills the green oval: top of the head on the top line, chin on the bottom line.
  4. Download the photo. The pixels, file size and format are checked before you save it.
  5. Upload it to the official application.

Questions and answers

What size is the Nigeria Passport photo?

Official pixel rule: At least 600 × 800 pixels (portrait). SafeResize makes a 600 × 800 pixel file that meets it.

What is the Nigerian passport photograph size in inches or cm?

The official rule is in pixels: At least 600 × 800 pixels (portrait). It gives no size in inches or cm.

What file size does the Nigeria Passport photo need to be?

Up to 2 MB. 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.

What background colour does the Nigeria Passport photo need?

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.

How big should my head be in the Nigeria Passport photo?

From the chin to the top of the head, your head should fill 50% to 69% of the photo height. The face guide in the tool shows both lines.

Can I wear glasses in my Nigeria Passport photo?

The official rules say: No glasses, headphones or masks.

What else do the Nigeria Passport photo rules say?

Colour photo from the last 6 months. Neutral expression (no smile), eyes open. No glasses, headphones or masks. Hair off face and ears, even lighting. Eyes at 56–69% of photo height. This photo goes in your passport; you still give biometrics at an NIS office by appointment.

Which file format should I use?

JPG, JPEG 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: passport.immigration.gov.ng, checked 28 Sep 2026. Rules can change, so confirm on the official page before you apply.

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