Tanzania e-Visa Photo Size: 35 × 45 mm, Up to 500 KB
Official rules: 35 × 45 mm, up to 500 KB, background: plain. Source: visa.immigration.go.tz, checked 28 Sep 2026.
Tanzania e-Visa photo size at a glance
The Tanzania e-Visa photo is 35 × 45 mm, uploaded as a JPG or JPEG file up to 500 KB, on a plain background.
| Printed size | 35 × 45 mm |
|---|---|
| In other units (a conversion) | 35 × 45 mm · 3.5 × 4.5 cm · 1.38 × 1.77 in · 413 × 531 px at 300 DPI · 827 × 1063 px at 600 DPI · ratio 7:9 |
| Pixels (official rule) | Not stated in pixels (max 35 mm wide × 45 mm high) |
| File size | Up to 500 KB |
| Background | 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 | visa.immigration.go.tz |
| Checked | 28 Sep 2026 |
What the official pages say about the Tanzania e-Visa photo
Tanzania's Immigration Services Department runs the e-Visa site, which covers both the Mainland and Zanzibar. Many nationalities can also get a visa on arrival, but the guidelines recommend the online route. Every traveller files a separate application, minors included, even when listed on a parent's form. Tourists take the Ordinary visa, USD 50, valid up to 90 days. US passport holders must buy the USD 100 Multiple visa instead, valid one year with stays of up to 90 days each. Except for referral-list nationalities, processing takes up to ten days, and the terms ask you to apply ten days before travel.
The photo you upload must be in colour on a plain background, no larger than 45 mm high by 35 mm wide, as a JPG or JPEG file of up to 500KB. It shows your full face from the top of the hair to the chin, eyes open, looking natural, with no distracting shadows. Glasses may stay if you normally wear them. Head coverings are accepted only for religious reasons, with chin, forehead and both edges of the face in view. A submitted form cannot be changed, and fees are not refunded after a rejection.
Sources, checked 25 Oct 2026: Tanzania visa guidelines (Tanzania e-Visa portal, Immigration Services Department), Visa terms and conditions (Tanzania e-Visa portal) and Tanzania Electronic Visa Application System, home page (Immigration Services Department).
How to make your Tanzania e-Visa photo
- Stand about an arm's length from the camera in front of a plain wall (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 Tanzania e-Visa photo?
The photo is 35 × 45 mm. 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 Tanzania e-Visa photo size in cm, inches and pixels?
35 × 45 mm is 3.5 × 4.5 cm or 1.38 × 1.77 inches, in a 7:9 shape. Printed at 300 DPI it is 413 × 531 pixels, and at 600 DPI 827 × 1063 pixels. These are conversions of the official size, not extra rules.
What file size does the Tanzania e-Visa photo need to be?
Up to 500 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.
What background colour does the Tanzania e-Visa photo need?
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 Tanzania e-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.
Can I wear glasses in my Tanzania e-Visa photo?
The official rules say: Glasses are OK if you normally wear them.
What size and file does the Tanzania e-Visa photo need?
The guidelines say the photo should not exceed 45 mm in length by 35 mm in width, and the image should not exceed 500KB. It must be uploaded as a JPG or JPEG, in colour, on a plain background.
Can I wear glasses or a headscarf in my Tanzania e-Visa photo?
Glasses are allowed if you regularly wear them. Head coverings are refused except for religious reasons, and then your face from the bottom of the chin to the top of the forehead, and both edges, must show clearly.
Does my child need a separate Tanzania e-Visa?
Yes. The guidelines say every passport holder must have their own application submitted, including minors who were filled in on a parent's application.
I got no email from the Tanzania e-Visa site. What now?
The guidelines say to download your Visa Grant Notice through the portal's check application status page, and to wait for approval before travelling. The notice is not final permission: the officer at the entry point may still refuse entry.
What else do the Tanzania e-Visa photo rules say?
Colour photo showing your full face, from the top of your hair to your chin. Eyes open, natural expression, no distracting shadows. Glasses are OK if you normally wear them. Head coverings for religious reasons only, with the face fully visible.
Which file format should I use?
JPG or JPEG. 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: visa.immigration.go.tz, checked 28 Sep 2026. Rules can change, so confirm on the official page before you apply.
More tools for this photo
- Resize a photo to 3.5 × 4.5 cm (35 × 45 mm) the same size from any photo, without the face guide
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