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Nigeria Passport Photo Maker

Upload any photo: the tool removes your existing background, drops in the plain white background required for Nigeria 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 Nigeria passport photo in 3 steps

Upload any photo of yourself, and the tool handles the entire Nigeria 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. Nigeria accepts a photo taken within the last 6 months, so an older picture will not pass. Remove glasses before you shoot: they are rejected.

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 Nigeria 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 Nigeria passport spec

Nigerian e-passport photographs are 35×45mm in colour on a plain white background, with the head 29-34mm from chin to crown. There is a genuine inconsistency worth knowing about: while 35×45mm is the stated standard, some enrolment centres and agents accept or even ask for 2×2 inch prints, reflecting older practice. The photograph and fingerprints are captured live at the passport office or enrolment centre during your appointment, so a supplied photo is mainly for the NIS online application form, for the guarantor and reference forms, and for supporting documents. Ask the specific centre before printing a set.

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, colour (also accepted as 2x2 inch by some centres)
  • Plain white background
  • Neutral expression, both eyes open
  • No glasses, no head covering (religious exception)
  • Taken within the last 6 months

Where Nigeria passport photos are actually used

Because the enrolment centre takes the official photograph, the version you supply is doing a different job: it is identifying you on the paperwork. That makes the 35×45mm versus 2×2 inch question less critical than it looks, but it is still worth resolving before you print, because agents differ. If you are applying at a Nigerian mission abroad rather than in-country, supplied photos matter more, and the mission may hold to the 35×45mm spec strictly.

Applications that accept this photo spec

  • Nigerian e-passport application through the NIS portal
  • Passport renewal and reissue applications
  • Guarantor and reference forms in the passport file
  • Applications lodged at a Nigerian mission abroad
  • NIN and supporting identity document applications
  • Visa applications made on a Nigerian passport

Nigeria passport photo FAQ

Is a Nigerian passport photo 35×45mm or 2×2 inches?

35×45mm is the stated standard for the e-passport. In practice some enrolment centres and agents still work with 2×2 inch prints from earlier practice. Confirm with the centre handling your application before you print. If you are applying through a mission abroad, assume 35×45mm.

Do I need to bring photos to a Nigerian passport appointment?

Your official photograph is captured at the enrolment centre along with your fingerprints. Supplied photos are used on the online application, the guarantor and reference forms, and supporting documents. Practice varies by centre, so check what yours asks for.

What size is a Nigeria 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 Nigeria 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 Nigeria 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 Nigeria 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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