Zimbabwe Passport, Visa, and ID Photo Guide
Prepare correct photos for your Zimbabwe official documents using the tool above to crop your pictures properly.
Covered Zimbabwe Documents
This guide covers several official documents issued for Zimbabwe. You can prepare photos for the Zimbabwe passport, Zimbabwe child passport, and the Zimbabwe national identity card.
The tool on this page also helps with the Zimbabwe driving licence, Zimbabwe visitor visa, and the Zimbabwe eVisa. Other supported documents include the Zimbabwe temporary employment permit and the Zimbabwe student permit.
Official Sizes and Dimensions
The listed official photo size for Zimbabwean adult and child passports is 35×45 mm[1][2].
A 35×45 mm photo is listed as a commonly used size for national identity cards, driving licences, visitor visas, eVisas, temporary employment permits, and student permits[3][4][5][6]. The supplied facts do not specify head-height measurements for these documents.
Submission Formats: Printed Versus Digital
The supplied facts list printed photos for passports, child passports, national identity cards, driving licences, temporary employment permits, and student permits[1][2][3][4][6].
The supplied facts list digital submission for the eVisa and both print and digital submission for the visitor visa[5][6].
Taking Your Photo at Home
You can easily take your photo at home before heading out to print or upload it. Face a bright window to get even natural lighting on your face without harsh shadows on your cheeks or neck.
Avoid standing directly under overhead lamps because they can cast dark shadows under your eyes and nose. Ask a friend or family member to take the picture for you instead of using a front-facing camera or a selfie stick.
Keep the camera lens at your exact eye level and stand about one to one and a half meters away from the lens so your proportions look correct.
Checking Your Picture Before Printing
For passport photos, the cited embassy source specifies a strictly white background and says to wear dark or bright colours; it does not specify expression, gaze, or glasses rules[1].
Check that your background is plain and clear of distracting objects, furniture, or patterned wallpaper. Once you have a clear shot, use the tool above to crop your image to the correct dimensions.
Check the final file on your screen to confirm that your head is centered and that there is enough space around your shoulders.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
The cited passport source specifies a strictly white background and says not to wear cream or white clothing[1].
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For the passport photo, the cited embassy source specifies a strictly white background[1].
Before You Visit the Office
The cited embassy source asks for two colour passport photos for a passport renewal[1]. Check with the issuing office for requirements for other documents.
Check with the relevant issuing authority for current photo instructions.
Keep your printed photos flat in an envelope or folder so they do not get bent, scratched, or stained before you hand them in.
Frequently asked questions
What size do I need for a Zimbabwe passport photo?
The cited embassy source lists 35×45 mm for passport renewal photos[1].
Are digital photos accepted for a Zimbabwe passport?
What is the head height requirement for Zimbabwe IDs?
The supplied facts do not specify a head-height measurement for these documents.
Can I use the same photo for a visitor visa and an eVisa?
Do I need printed or digital photos for a national identity card?
National identity card applications require printed photo submissions[3].