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Nigeria passport photo for the online application
The Nigeria Immigration Service online passport portal (passport.immigration.gov.ng) requires a digital photo of exactly 600 x 800 pixels, smaller than 2 MB, against a white background, with hair clear of the face and ears, no headphones or mask, and even lighting. This tool crops and sizes your photo to exactly 600 x 800 px on your device - nothing is uploaded.
The official requirements
| Dimensions | Exactly 600 x 800 px |
|---|---|
| File size | Less than 2 MB |
| Background | White |
| Hair | Must not cover the face or ears |
| Accessories | No headphones, mask or similar items |
| Lighting | Proper lighting - neither too dark nor too bright |
| Young children | ICAO relaxation applies under age 5: the child must look toward the camera with the face centred |
Checked against the official sources below on 7 Nov 2026.
All rules above come from the Nigeria Immigration Service's own passport portal image-compliance page (checked November 2026). The portal publishes no expression rule, so a neutral expression with the mouth closed is the safe choice - the enrolling officer makes the final decision.
The portal states an exact resolution of 600 x 800 px. This tool outputs exactly that size at genuine quality and never pads the file.
How to do it
- Take a colour photo against a plain white background, evenly lit, hair clear of your face and ears.
- Remove headphones, masks and similar items.
- Upload below, frame head and shoulders between the guide lines, and create the file.
- Confirm the checklist, download the 600 x 800 px JPG, and upload it in your passport application on passport.immigration.gov.ng.
Common questions
Is 600 x 800 px a minimum or the exact size?
The portal states the resolution as 600 x 800 px, so this tool exports exactly that - the safest reading of the published rule.
Is a smile allowed?
The portal does not say. A neutral expression with the mouth closed follows ICAO practice and is the safe choice.
Can I wear glasses?
The compliance page does not mention glasses; it does forbid headphones, masks and hair over the face. If you wear glasses, make sure there is no glare and your eyes are fully visible.
What about photos of babies?
The portal notes ICAO relaxation for children under 5: the child must look toward the camera with the face centred.