Rwanda Visa (Irembo) photo requirements
Rwanda visa applications on IremboGov need a scanned photo on a white background, JPG, up to 500 KB. No size is published, so this page uses a standard 35 x 45 mm passport-size crop: in colour, face toward the camera, full head and top of the shoulders visible, no shadows.
| Photo size | 35 x 45 mm (1.38 x 1.77 in) |
|---|---|
| Digital size | 413 x 531 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 500 KB |
| Background editing | Not offered; we crop and resize only |
| Last verified | 2026-10-18 (partly verified) |
Official source: support.irembo.gov.rw
How to take your Rwanda Visa (Irembo) 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 Rwanda Visa (Irembo) photo in pixels and KB?
- 413 x 531 px, JPEG, up to 500 KB, on a plain white background. The printed size is 35x45 mm (1.38x1.77 in).
- What are the Rwanda visa photo requirements?
- IremboGov asks for a scanned photo with a white background, in JPG format, up to 500 KB. No dimensions are published.
- What size should the photo be?
- No size is published. This page uses a standard 35 x 45 mm passport-size crop (413 x 531 px), which is a portrait shape.
- Can I take my Rwanda visa 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.
- 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://support.irembo.gov.rw/en/support/solutions/articles/47001239823-faqs-about-how-to-apply-for-a-visa. Last verified: 2026-10-18 — values are only partly verified; check that page.
Disclaimer: We format your photo to the published spec; acceptance is decided by the issuing authority.