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Nepal Passport Photo Maker

Upload any photo: the tool removes your existing background, drops in the plain white background required for Nepal passport, and produces a spec-exact 35×45mm image ready to submit.

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100% private: deleted after processing Free preview, $3 to download or included on Pro Spec-exact 35×45mm output

How to make a Nepal passport photo in 3 steps

Upload any photo of yourself, and the tool handles the entire Nepal passport spec pipeline, background removal, colour swap, spec-exact crop, file-size compression, in one pass.

1

Start from a photo you already have

A phone shot against any wall works, because the background gets replaced. Nepal accepts a photo taken within the last 6 months, so an older picture will not pass.

2

Background replaced with plain white

Your outline, including hair and clothing edges, is separated from the original photo and composited onto the plain white that Nepal requires for a passport.

3

Cropped to 35×45mm at 300 DPI

That is 413×531 pixels (1.38×1.77 inches). The head is placed 29-34mm from chin to crown, 64-76% of the frame height. Drag the crop box if you want the face sitting differently in the frame.

Understanding the Nepal passport spec

Nepali e-passport photographs follow the machine-readable standard of 35×45mm in colour on a plain white background, with the head 29-34mm from chin to crown. For applications made inside Nepal at a District Administration Office or the Department of Passports, your photograph and biometrics are captured on site as part of enrolment, so the print you bring is for the application form and supporting file rather than for the passport itself. For applications lodged at a Nepali embassy or consulate abroad, supplied photographs carry more weight and the 35×45mm spec is applied more strictly.

Dimensions
35×45 mm
1.38 × 1.77 in
Resolution
300 DPI
Print-ready
Background
plain white
AI-swapped
Head height
29–34 mm
Chin to crown

Requirements at a glance

  • 35x45mm (MRP standard), colour
  • Plain white background
  • Full face, both eyes open
  • Neutral expression, no head covering
  • Taken within the last 6 months

Where Nepal passport photos are actually used

35×45mm on white is the most widely shared passport photo format in the world, which works in your favour: the same photo generally satisfies Indian, Sri Lankan, Gulf state and Southeast Asian visa applications that Nepali passport holders commonly make. The 29-34mm head range is at the smaller end of the international spread, so a photo made to the Nepali spec tends to be accepted by countries wanting 30-36mm, while the reverse is not always true.

Applications that accept this photo spec

  • Nepal e-passport application at a District Administration Office
  • Passport renewal and reissue applications
  • Applications at a Nepali embassy or consulate abroad
  • Supporting documents for citizenship certificate applications
  • Visa and labour permit applications made on a Nepali passport

Nepal passport photo FAQ

Is my photo taken at the District Administration Office?

For e-passport applications made inside Nepal, yes, photograph and biometrics are captured during enrolment. The printed photo you bring is for the application form and file. Applications through an embassy or consulate abroad rely on supplied photographs, so the specification matters more there.

Can I use the same photo for Indian or Gulf visa applications?

Usually yes. 35×45mm on a white background is the most common international format, and the Nepali 29-34mm head height sits within the range most countries accept. The exceptions to check are the United States and Saudi Arabia, which want 2×2 inches, and Malaysia at 35×50mm.

What size is a Nepal passport photo?

35×45mm (1.38×1.77 inches) at 300 DPI, on a plain white background. The head must measure 29-34mm from chin to the top of the head.

What background color does Nepal require for passport photos?

Plain white. A background that does not match, the wrong shade, a gradient, a shadow cast behind you, or any visible texture or pattern, is one of the most common reasons a photo is sent back. This tool replaces whatever is behind you with the one the spec asks for.

Can I take a Nepal passport photo with my phone?

Yes. Modern phone cameras produce more than enough resolution for the 35×45mm output. What matters is even lighting (no harsh shadows on your face), a straight-on angle, and a neutral expression. This tool handles the background and sizing.

What file size does this tool produce?

The output JPEG is kept under 240 KB while preserving the 300 DPI resolution the spec requires. Upload limits vary between government portals and consulates, so check the one you are filing through: if it caps lower, use our Image Compressor to reduce further.

Is my uploaded photo saved on your servers?

No. It is processed in memory and discarded as soon as the result is produced. The background model runs on the server because it is too large to run in a browser; nothing is written to disk or logged.

Can I print the Nepal passport photo at home?

Yes. The output is a 300 DPI JPEG at exactly 35×45mm, so any inkjet or laser printer produces the correct physical size when you print at 100% scale (not "fit to page"). Use the 4×6 print sheet option to get multiple copies on one sheet of photo paper.

Do I need to sign up or pay?

No sign-up. Making the photo and checking it against the spec is free, guests get 2 a day and a free account 5 a day, 10 a month. The finished photo without the watermark is $3, paid once, or included on Pro and Business plans.

What if the background removal is not perfect?

Hair, clothing edges and skin tones come out cleanly in most photos. If an edge looks wrong, re-shoot in indirect daylight, or skip the background swap and use the crop alone.
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