Nigerien passport photo (35×45 mm)

Understanding the Size Guidelines

When you apply for a passport extension, you need to provide recent identity photographs^[1]. The Ministère des Affaires étrangères et de la Coopération du Niger publishes no single official size for these pictures^[1].

The cited ministry guidance does not specify a photo size for a passport^[1]. A 35 × 45 mm (1.38 × 1.77 in) crop is a practical default, but confirm the size with your consulate.

It is always a smart idea to confirm the exact requirements with your issuing office or diplomatic mission before you submit your application^[1]. If you decide to use the 35 by 45 millimeter format, you can prepare your image easily.

Submission Rules and Quantities

For one passport-extension procedure, the ministry lists three recent identity photos^[1]. It does not specify that the photos must be physical.

The cited page lists photo requirements for passport extensions but does not say whether digital uploads are accepted or how photos must be submitted^[1]. Confirm the method with the consulate.

Always check if your specific paperwork requires a different quantity of pictures before you go^[1]. Bringing extra printed copies can save you time if the office asks for more than expected.

Head Height and Framing

The official source does not set a specific measurement for head height or top margins for your passport photo^[1]. This means you have some flexibility in how you frame your face within the picture frame^[1].

Even though the exact head height is not set by the authority^[1], keeping your head centered and straight helps create a clear image. Aim to leave a modest, balanced amount of space around the top and sides of your head.

You should keep your face looking directly toward the camera lens. Avoid tilting your head up, down, or to either side so that your features are clearly visible in the final print.

Taking Your Photo at Step-by-Step

You can take your passport photo at home using a digital camera or a smartphone. Stand facing a bright window to get even, natural lighting on your face without harsh shadows.

Ask a friend or family member to take the picture for you instead of taking a selfie. A selfie often distorts facial proportions because the camera is held too close to your face.

Keep the camera at your exact eye level, about one to one and a half meters away from you. Stand against a plain, light-colored background if possible to make your face stand out clearly.

Printing Your Photos on a 4x6 Sheet

Since your application requires printed photos^[1], you need a physical sheet to take to a local print shop or photo kiosk. Printing individual passport-sized photos can sometimes be expensive or tricky at standard machines.

A great solution is to arrange multiple copies of your 35 by 45 millimeter photo onto a standard 4 by 6 inch digital canvas. You can fit several pictures onto this single standard photo size.

Take your prepared 4 by 6 inch image file to any standard photo printing kiosk or store. Print it as an ordinary glossy or matte photo, and then use scissors or a paper cutter to separate the individual pictures.

Using the Tool on This Page

Preparing your photo correctly does not have to be difficult or stressful. You can use the tool above to crop your image to the correct 35 by 45 millimeter dimensions right in your web browser.

Your photo stays entirely on your device and is never uploaded to any external server, which keeps your personal images private. Once your photo is cropped and placed onto a 4 by 6 inch sheet, you are ready to print.