Gambia

Gambian passport photo (35×45 mm)

Required size: 35×45 mm (1.38×1.77 in). Your photo is processed on your device.

The issuing authority doesn't publish one photo size for this document, so the studio uses the size most often asked for. Check the current rules with the authority or organisation that issues it before you apply.

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Photo requirements

  • Size: 35×45 mm (1.38×1.77 in)
  • Head size: not set by the authority
  • Background: White
  • Privacy: Processed on your device; the photo is not uploaded

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Put an accepted colour behind you. This happens on your device.

Download or print

Download a single photo, or a sheet with several copies to print at a photo kiosk.

💡 Printing tip

Save the sheet to your phone or a USB drive and order it at a photo kiosk as a standard 4×6-inch print.

Choose an ordinary photo print, not the passport photo service.

Official specification

Official nameOrdinary Passport (Machine Readable Passport / Biometric Passport)
How you hand it inPrinted photo or digital upload
Photo size35×45 mm (1.38×1.77 in)
Head height (chin to top of head)Not set by the authority
BackgroundWhite
GlassesTake them off, unless you can’t for medical reasons
Head coveringOnly for religious or medical reasons, with the face fully visible
ExpressionNeutral, mouth closed, eyes open

Gambian Passport Photo Requirements and Preparation

If you apply for a Machine Readable Passport, the application requires passport-size photos[1]. Biometric applicants attend in person for enrollment[1]. The tool above can help prepare a practice image.

Official Photo Size and Application Standards

The Gambia Immigration Department handles passport applications[1]. Its Machine Readable Passport instructions ask for passport-size photographs[1]. Biometric applicants attend in person for enrollment, where the portrait is captured[1].

The cited pages do not give exact photo dimensions[1][2]. A 35×45 mm (1.38×1.77 in) crop is a common fallback, not an official passport-photo size. Confirm the required size with the issuing office.

Background and Head Measurement Specifications

The cited application pages do not specify a background color or exact photo dimensions[1][2]. A 35×45 mm crop is a common fallback, not an official specification.

The cited pages do not give a head-height measurement[1][2]. For a practice photo, aim for a clear, centered portrait. A 35×45 mm crop is a common fallback size, not an official standard.

Submission Methods and Printed Quantities

The Machine Readable Passport application asks for at least two passport-size photos[1]. The Government portal says a passport application must include four passport-size photos[2]. Check the instructions for your passport type.

Biometric applicants attend in person for enrollment, where the portrait is captured[1]. The cited pages do not explain whether digital files are required at any stage; check the application instructions for your passport type.

Rules for Infants and Young Children

For a child applying for a passport abroad, the authority requires two passport-size photographs[1]. Check the instructions for the child’s application type.

The authority lists an exception to biometric enrollment for a newborn baby who is too young to enroll[1].

Step-by-Step Guide to Taking Your Photo at Home

For a practice photo, stand facing a bright window for even light and ask someone to take the picture. The cited pages do not give home-photo instructions[1][2].

For a practice photo, keep the camera at eye level and make sure your face is visible. The cited pages do not specify camera distance, expression, or mouth position[1][2].

Preparing and Printing Your Photos at a Kiosk

If you need a practice print, you can arrange an image on a 4×6-inch sheet and print it at a photo kiosk. The 35×45 mm crop is a common fallback, not an official size. Confirm the required photo format with the issuing office.

For a practice print, save the image file and transfer it to a USB drive or phone so you can access it at the kiosk. Choose matte or glossy photo paper, then trim the prints with scissors or a paper cutter.

Frequently asked questions

What is the official size for a Gambian passport photo?

The authority does not publish an official photo size. A 35×45 mm crop is a common fallback, not an official requirement.

How many photos do I need to submit?

The Machine Readable Passport application asks for at least two passport-size photos[1]. The Government portal says a passport application must include four passport-size photos[2]. Check the instructions for your passport type.

Are biometric applicants required to provide their own photos?

Biometric applicants attend in person for enrollment, where the portrait is captured by the office[1][2].

Are there special rules for babies and infants?

The authority lists an exception to biometric enrollment for a newborn baby who is too young to enroll[1]. For a child applying for a passport abroad, it requires two passport-size photographs[1].

Can I print my passport photos at a local kiosk?

You can print a practice photo at a local kiosk, but confirm the required photo format with the issuing office.