Tanzania Passport, Visa, and ID Photo Requirements
Get accurate photo requirements for Tanzanian official documents and prepare your pictures correctly.
Covered Tanzanian Documents
This guide covers several official Tanzanian documents that require a photograph. These include the Tanzanian passport, national ID card, driving licence, visitor eVisa, residence permit, work permit, voter card, and entry pass.
The listed research identifies 35×45 mm as a common photo size across these documents. It does not establish that authorities have no head-height rules for every document; check the instructions for your application.
Passport and eVisa Photo Rules
If you apply for a Tanzanian passport, the guidelines come directly from the Tanzania Immigration Department[1]. The visitor eVisa follows specific rules set by the Tanzania Immigration Services Department[2].
The passport guidelines specify a 35×45 mm photo[1]. The eVisa guidelines specify an uploaded photo[2]. The cited sources do not establish that passport photos may be submitted in both formats or that head height is unspecified for both documents[1][2].
National ID and Driving Licence Photos
NIDA’s page concerns registration of resident foreigners[3]. It does not establish a printed 35×45 mm photo requirement or a head-height rule for a Tanzanian national ID card.
The cited traffic regulations do not establish the claimed 35×45 mm photo size, printed submission, or head-height rule[4].
Permits and Passes Standards
The cited source concerns residence permits, not work permits, and does not establish that both types require 35×45 mm photos or accept printed and digital submissions[5]. Check the relevant instructions for each permit.
The cited form does not establish the photo size, submission format, or head-height rule for an entry pass[6]. Check the instructions for the application.
Voter Card Photo Guidelines
The cited INEC page does not establish that voter registration requires a printed photo[7]. Follow the instructions for your registration.
The cited INEC page does not establish a 35×45 mm voter photo size or a head-height rule[7].
Taking the photo at home
You can take your picture at home using a digital camera or smartphone. Stand about one to one and a half meters away from the camera to avoid any distortion of your facial features.
Find a plain, light-colored background with no patterns or shadows behind you. Face a bright window for natural lighting, and ask a helper to take the picture so you can look straight ahead with a neutral expression.
Checking and printing your photo
Look closely at your picture before you finish. Keep your mouth closed and your eyes open and looking directly at the camera lens.
When printing your picture at home or at a local shop, check that the final physical print measures exactly 35x45 mm. Use plain white or photo paper without marks, folds, or bends.
Preparing Your Photo with the Tool Above
When you need to crop your picture to the official 35x45 mm size, you can use the tool above to format your photo easily. The tool lets you prepare a printable sheet right in your browser.
Take your photo facing a window for bright, natural lighting. Keep the camera at eye level about one to one and a half meters away from your face for the best results.
Frequently asked questions
What size do Tanzanian official photos need to be?
Are digital photo submissions allowed for passports?
The passport guidelines list both printed and digital photo submissions[1].
What is the official head height requirement?
The supplied facts do not list a head-height measurement for these photos. The cited sources do not establish that no such rules exist.
Where can I submit a visitor eVisa photo?
Visitor eVisa photos must be submitted digitally according to the Tanzania Immigration Services Department guidelines[2].
Do driving licence photos need to be printed?
Yes, Tanzanian driving licence applications require a printed photo measuring 35x45 mm[4].