Nigerian visitor e-visa photo (35×45 mm)

Understanding the Size Requirements

The Nigeria Immigration Service lists a recent passport-size photo among the documents for e-visa applications^[2]. It does not give exact dimensions. A 35 × 45 mm crop (about 1.38 × 1.77 inches) is a common practical size, not an official requirement.

Check the current instructions for your application before submitting it to make sure you match any recent updates from the issuing authority.

The tool above can crop your image to this common size in your web browser.

Background and Visual Quality

For e-visa applications, the Nigeria Immigration Service lists a recent passport-size photo^[2]. Its 2025 service agreement also specifies a recent, clear photo with a white background for several visa categories^[1].

The authority does not publish numeric dimensions for the framing or margins. Take your picture against a plain white wall to meet the white background requirement properly.

Use even lighting and avoid harsh shadows on your face or the background. Do not place a light behind you, as it can leave your face in shadow.

Head Height and Position

The head height is not set by the authority in the official guidelines^[2][1]. Position your head in the center of the frame so that your entire face is visible from the crown of your head to your chin.

Stand or sit about one to one and a half meters from the camera. Keep your shoulders square and look into the lens.

Glasses, Expression and Headwear

The rules for glasses are unspecified by the Nigeria Immigration Service^[2][1]. Similarly, headwear is unspecified in the official guidance documents^[2][1].

The cited guidance does not specify an expression, mouth position, or glasses rule^[2][1]. A neutral expression and untinted glasses may help keep your face clear in the photo.

Rules for Infants and Children

There are no special child or infant photo rules stated in the cited general requirements^[2][1].

The cited general requirements do not state special photo poses for children or infants^[2][1].

Digital Upload and Biometric Enrolment

The e-visa document list includes a recent passport-size photo^[2]. The 2025 service agreement says some visa categories require embassy enrolment, an interview, and biometric capture^[1].

Even when the authority captures your biometric photo in person, preparing your own file beforehand helps you check your appearance and verify your documents. The tool on this page lets you rehearse and prepare a copy for other personal uses.

Taking the Photo at Home

You can take your visa photo at home using a digital camera or a smartphone. Ask a helper to take the picture instead of taking a selfie, because selfies distort facial features and make your head look too large.

Stand about one and a half meters away from the person holding the camera. Use natural light from a window facing you to keep your face bright and avoid dark shadows under your eyes or nose.

Wear everyday clothing that contrasts with the plain white wall behind you. Avoid wearing white shirts so your shoulders do not blend into the background.

Before You Go

If your visa category requires an in-person interview or biometric capture, check your paperwork ahead of time^[2][1]. Bring all required identification documents and printed copies if requested by the local office.

Review your digital photo on a screen to check the crop and lighting before uploading it. If you print a copy, 35 × 45 mm is a common practical crop, not an official NIS dimension.