Nigeria Passport Photo Size & Requirements

A Nigerian passport photo must be 35 x 45 mm (3.5 x 4.5 cm) — about 413 x 531 pixels at 300 DPI — with a plain white background and a neutral, frontal pose. Use the free tool below to resize any photo to these exact requirements.

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Nigeria Passport photo requirements

🇳🇬 35 x 45 mm · 300 DPI · Plain white background

Photo size35 x 45 mm (3.5 x 4.5 cm)

Pixels413 x 531 px (at 300 DPI)

Resolution300 DPI

BackgroundPlain white

Head sizeFull face, frontal — head about 70–80% of the photo

FormatColour, frontal

File sizeFor the NIS online application, a recent colour photo with a white background.

ExamSize is an independent tool and is not affiliated with any government. Requirements can change — always confirm with the official source: Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) (checked 2026-06-05).

How to make a Nigeria passport photo

1Take or pick a clear, front-facing photo against a plain white background.

2Tap "Make my passport photo" — it opens the resizer pre-set to 413×531 px.

3Upload your photo. It is resized to the exact passport size and compressed in your browser.

4Download the JPG and compare it against the official requirements before submitting.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the correct Nigeria passport photo size?

A Nigerian passport photo is 35 x 45 mm (3.5 x 4.5 cm), about 413 x 531 pixels at 300 DPI.

What background is required?

A plain white background, evenly lit, with no shadows, and the full face clearly visible in a frontal pose.

Can I resize an existing photo to Nigeria passport size for free?

Yes. Upload your photo above and it is resized to 413 x 531 px in your browser. Always check the result against the official Nigeria Immigration Service requirements before submitting.

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