Official Nigeria Passport Photo Size & Requirements Guide

Resize, crop, and compile a printable grid matching official Nigeria biometric passport standards.

Exact Required Dimensions

The official dimensions for a Nigeria passport photo are 35mm x 45mm (1.38" x 1.77").

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Helpful Passport Photo Guides

Make sure your Nigeria passport photo is accepted the first time. Check our official guidelines:

What to Wear

Colors, uniforms, and glasses rules.

Makeup Rules

Can you wear makeup? Find out here.

📐 35 x 45 mm 📏 1.38 x 1.77 in 🎨 Required Backdrop: White

Official Biometric Proportions for Nigeria

Head Height Ratio

The distance from the bottom of your chin to the top of your hair must occupy approximately 75% of the vertical frame height.

Eye Alignment Line

Your eyes must be centered vertically within the target alignment frame bounds.

How to Make and Print a Nigeria Passport Photo

1. Initialize Nigeria Presets

The cropping window scales automatically to the exact 35x45 mm regulation size.

2. Local Image Upload

Select your source photo. It stays fully secured within browser execution memory.

3. Align with Biometric Overlays

Scale and move your image until your face matches the translucent head and eye alignment layers.

4. Generate Grid and Save

Download a single optimized image file or a pre-aligned printable template sheet for standard 4x6 inch photo print layouts.

Frequently Asked Questions about Nigeria Photos

What is the official background color rule for Nigeria?

The government requires a solid, uniform White backdrop with no shadows, objects, or textures present.

Can I wear glasses or headgear in my Nigeria document photo?

Glasses must be removed unless strictly medically necessary (no glare, tint, or thick frames). Religious headwear is permitted provided it reveals the entire oval of the face from chin to forehead.

How do I print my generated digital Nigeria file?

Download our compiled printable sheet option, save it to a thumb drive, and print it at a local digital photo kiosk using high-quality 4x6 photo paper standard settings.