Nigeria Passport (online application) photo requirements
Digital photos for the NIS online passport portal: 600 x 800 px, under 2 MB, on a white background, with hair off the face and ears and no headphones or masks.
| Photo size | Digital upload only (no printed photo) |
|---|---|
| Digital size | 600 x 800 px |
| Resolution | 300 DPI |
| Head height (chin to crown) | Not published — check official source |
| Eye line from bottom | Not specified |
| Background | plain white |
| File format | JPEG |
| File size | up to 2 MB |
| Background editing | Not offered; we crop and resize only |
| Last verified | 2026-09-27 |
Official source: passport.immigration.gov.ng
Guide: Nigeria passport photo rejected? The NIS online rules and how to fix it
How to take your Nigeria Passport (online application) photo
- Stand about 50 cm in front of a plain white wall, with nothing else in the background.
- Use soft, even light from the front (a window in daylight works well). Avoid shadows on your face and behind you.
- Have someone else take the photo from 1–2 m away with the camera at eye level. Avoid arm-length selfies.
- Look straight at the camera with a neutral expression, mouth closed and both eyes open.
- Remove glasses, hats and headphones unless the rules allow them (religious or medical exceptions vary).
- Leave space above your head and below your shoulders so the tool can crop to the exact size.
FAQ
- What size is a Nigeria Passport (online application) photo in pixels and KB?
- 600 x 800 px, JPEG, up to 2 MB, on a plain white background. It is a digital upload only, with no printed size.
- Can I test my photo before I apply?
- Yes. The Nigeria Immigration Service has a free photo test on its Image Compliance page (passport.immigration.gov.ng/image-compliance): upload the file and choose Check Image. Make your photo here first, then test it there.
- Why was my Nigeria passport photo rejected?
- The NIS page lists what it checks: a file over 2 MB or not 600 x 800 px, a background that is not white, hair covering the face or ears, headphones, masks or other items, and lighting that is too dark or too bright.
- Can I take my Nigeria online passport photo with a phone?
- Usually yes, if the photo is sharp, evenly lit and taken from about 1–2 m away with the camera at eye level. Ask someone else to take it rather than using a selfie at arm's length, which distorts facial proportions.
- Are the rules different for young children?
- The NIS page says the rules are relaxed for children under 5, but they must look toward the camera with the face centred.
- Will my photo be accepted?
- We format your photo to the published spec, but acceptance is decided by the issuing authority.
Official source
Requirements are published by the issuing authority at https://passport.immigration.gov.ng/image-compliance. Last verified: 2026-09-27.
Disclaimer: We format your photo to the published spec; acceptance is decided by the issuing authority.