Namibian student permit photo (50.8×50.8 mm)

Official Size and Requirements

MHAISS asks student permit applicants for two passport photos^[1]. The source does not specify their dimensions. A 50.8 by 50.8 mm (2 by 2 inch) crop is a practical format, not an official size.

Confirm photo requirements with the issuing office before submitting your application.

Taking the Photo at Home

If you decide to take your photo at home, you can save time and money. Stand about one meter away from a plain wall so you do not cast harsh shadows behind you. Face a window that lets in soft natural daylight.

Ask a friend or family member to take the picture instead of holding the camera yourself. Keep the lens at your exact eye level. Look straight ahead into the camera lens with a relaxed face.

Head Height and Framing

The source does not specify a head-height or framing rule for student permit photos^[1]. Confirm any photo instructions with MHAISS before preparing a photo at home.

The source does not specify camera distance or who should take the photo. Ask MHAISS for instructions if you need to prepare a photo at home.

When you frame your shot, leave a small amount of space around your head and shoulders so you have room to crop the image later.

Background and Lighting

MHAISS asks for two passport photos but does not specify a background color^[1]. If you take a photo at home, ask the issuing office what background to use.

The supplied source does not specify lighting requirements. Follow any instructions from MHAISS if you prepare a photo at home.

Make sure your face is evenly lit on both sides. Avoid heavy shadows under your chin or nose by staying away from harsh overhead lamps.

Glasses, Expression, and Head Coverings

The source does not specify rules for glasses, expression, or head coverings for this permit^[1].

The source does not specify whether glasses are allowed^[1]. Ask the issuing office if you are unsure whether to wear them.

If you normally wear glasses, check whether the glass lenses create bright light reflections. It is often safest to remove them for permit photos unless the office tells you otherwise.

Checking Your Photo

Before you print your picture, look closely at the digital file on your screen. Check that your face is sharp and clear, not blurry.

Verify that your shoulders are level and that you are looking straight forward. A quick check now saves you from reprinting later.

Printing and Submitting Your Photos

MHAISS asks for two passport photos with the student permit application^[1]. The source does not say whether digital files are accepted or whether the photos must be printed; confirm the format with the issuing office.

If the issuing office asks for printed photos, confirm the required dimensions and print format before preparing them.

Print your photos on standard photo paper using a high-quality printer setting. Use clean scissors or a paper cutter to trim the edges neatly along the crop lines.

Preparing Your Photo with the Tool

If you use the tool to crop a photo, treat 50.8 by 50.8 mm (2 by 2 inches) as a practical format, not an official requirement. Confirm the required size with MHAISS before printing.

Confirm photo dimensions and submission format with the issuing office before printing. The supplied source does not give a photo acceptance standard^[1].