🇺🇬 Uganda passport and ID photos

Covered Ugandan Documents and Common Sizes

This page covers photos for Ugandan passports, national ID cards, and alien identity cards. The listed 35×45 mm passport size is official^[1]; the other listed sizes are common sizes without a single official standard.

The page also covers visitor visas, work permits, student passes, and naturalisation applications. The listed 35×45 mm sizes for these documents are common sizes, not single official standards.

Other listed common photo sizes are 35×45 mm for driving permits, voter location slips, temporary movement permits, and certificates of identity.

While the ordinary passport has an official size requirement^[1], many of these other documents rely on a common size where there is no single official size set by law.

Official Dimensions and Head Height

The listed photo size is 35×45 mm for the ordinary passport^[1]. The other documents have listed common sizes, but the supplied sources do not establish a uniform official size across applications.

The sources listed here do not establish a head-height measurement for these documents. Follow the photo instructions for the specific application.

Keep your head straight and look directly into the camera lens with a neutral expression. Avoid tilting your head up, down, or to the side.

Submission Methods: Printed and Digital

The listed submission formats for ordinary passport photos are both printed and digital^[1].

The supplied sources do not establish submission formats for all of these documents. Check the relevant application instructions for whether a print or digital file is needed.

You can use the tool above to crop a photo to 35×45 mm. Check the relevant application instructions to confirm the required size.

Background and Lighting Basics

A proper background helps government authorities process your application without delays. Stand in front of a plain, light-colored background.

Make sure there are no shadows on your face or behind your head. Good lighting comes from facing a large window or using soft, even indoor lights.

Avoid wearing clothes that blend into your background. Choose dark or contrasting clothing so your shoulders are clearly visible against the wall behind you.

Practical Tips for Your Photo Session

Ask a friend or family member to take your picture instead of trying a selfie. Keep the camera at your exact eye level about one to one and a half meters away from your face.

Remove hats, sunglasses, and tinted glasses unless worn daily for medical reasons. Your eyes must be fully visible and open.

You can format your photo sheet easily with the tool above to print multiple copies at a standard photo kiosk.

Checking Your Photo

Before you submit your image, look closely at the crop and lighting. Check that your face is centered and your full head is visible inside the frame.

If you need a printed photo, check the application instructions for its required dimensions and measure the print with a ruler.

Look for any glare on your skin or glasses. Retake the picture if your eyes are closed or if your mouth is open in a wide smile.

If the Office Takes the Photo

Some application centers capture your picture on-site when you arrive for your appointment. Check your specific application guidelines to see if you need to bring printed copies.

Wear neat, professional clothing and brush your hair before you visit the office. Even if staff take the picture, following basic grooming rules helps you present a clean appearance.

Arrive early for your appointment so you do not feel rushed when it is time for your picture.