Angolan child passport photo (30×45 mm)

Official Photo Size and Print Requirements

The official size for an Angolan child passport photo is 30×45 mm, which equals 1.18×1.77 inches^[1][2]. You must supply printed photos for the application process^[1][2].

The Portal SIAC specifies that you need to provide three photos for the application^[1]. Meanwhile, an Angolan diplomatic mission specifies four photos in the 3 × 4.5 cm size^[2]. Always check with your specific office to confirm the exact number they require.

Background and Lighting Guidelines

A white background is required by the mission source, and slightly grey backgrounds are not accepted there^[2]. You must avoid patterned backgrounds, shadows, or distracting objects behind the child.

To achieve a clean background at home, find a plain white wall with good daylight. Make sure the lighting falls evenly across the child's face so there are no dark shadows cast by the nose or chin.

Head Height, Glasses, and Facial Expression

The official head height is not set by the authority for this document type^[1][2]. You should still center the child's head clearly within the frame.

Rules regarding glasses and headwear are unspecified by the official sources^[1][2]. It is best to remove glasses to avoid glare and reflections, keeping the child's eyes clearly visible.

Keep the child's facial expression as neutral and natural as possible. While young children can be difficult to direct, try to capture them with their mouth closed and looking toward the camera.

Rules for Infants and Young Children

For child applicants aged 0 to 5 years old, the SIAC specifically requires a birth booklet or birth bulletin^[1]. You must bring these documents along with the photographs.

There are no distinct infant photo dimensions or pose rules published by the authorities^[1][2]. If you are photographing a baby, you can lay them flat on a clean white sheet on the floor and take the picture from directly above.

Taking the Photo at Home Step by Step

Position your camera or smartphone at the child's eye level. Keep the camera about 1 to 1.5 meters away from the child to avoid any lens distortion of their facial features.

Ask a second person to hold a favorite toy near the camera lens to catch the child's attention. Once you have a clear picture that meets the white background rule, you can use the tool above to crop the image to the exact 30×45 mm size.

Preparing and Printing Your Photo Sheet

The Serviço de Migração e Estrangeiros (SME) issues the passport, and you should always follow their instructions for submission^[1]. Because printed copies are required, you need to format your final cropped image correctly^[1][2].

You can use the tool above to place your cropped photo onto a standard 4×6-inch photo template. Take that digital file to a local kiosk or print shop to print it as an ordinary 4×6-inch photograph, then cut out the individual passport pictures carefully with scissors.