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Nigerian passport photo requirements

Nigerian passport photo: size and rules

As of October 25, 2026, Nigeria’s passport portal takes a 600 x 800 pixel photo under 2 MB with a white background, and applicants in the U.S. still appear in person for biometrics (per immigration.gov.ng, checked on Oct 25, 2026).

A photo uploaded to the Nigerian passport portal must have a white background.

The Embassy of Nigeria in Washington asks passport renewal applicants for two current passport-size photographs, preferably with a white background.

Updated Rules checked against immigration.gov.ngHow we check

Nigerian passport photo at a glance

Digital size
600 x 800 pxpassportintl.immigration.gov.ng
File size
Up to 2 MBpassportintl.immigration.gov.ng
Background
Whitepassportintl.immigration.gov.ng
Prints needed
2 identical photosnigeriaembassyusa.org

Questions people ask

What are the digital photo requirements for a Nigerian passport?

The Nigeria Immigration Service portal asks for a 600 x 800 pixel image, a 3:4 portrait shape, under 2 MB, with a white background, even lighting, hair clear of the face and ears, and no headphones or masks.

The photo goes in during the online application, right after the processing center and booklet size are chosen. A Test Photo Upload page on the same portal checks a file before the application begins.

Sources: passportintl.immigration.gov.ng (pages 1, 2) · immigration.gov.ng

Do you need printed photos for a Nigerian passport in the U.S.?

The Embassy of Nigeria in Washington lists two current passport-size photographs, preferably with a white background, for renewals, lost passports and applicants under 18, without giving a print size.

The Nigeria Consulate in Atlanta describes the ICAO-standard photograph as 2 x 2 inches, a square, while the portal’s own test page asks for 600 x 800 pixels.

Sources: nigeriaembassyusa.org · nigeriaconsulateatlanta.org · passportintl.immigration.gov.ng

Every rule, with its source

Size and head position

  • The Nigeria Consulate in Atlanta describes the ICAO-standard passport photograph as 2 x 2 inches, with a white background, adequate brightness and contrast, and natural skin tone. nigeriaconsulateatlanta.org

Background

Glasses, head coverings and clothing

  • Hair must not cover the face or ears in a Nigerian passport photo, and headphones, masks and similar items are not allowed. passportintl.immigration.gov.ng

Digital file

  • The Nigeria Immigration Service passport portal asks for an uploaded photo with a resolution of 600 x 800 pixels and a file size under 2 MB. passportintl.immigration.gov.ng
  • Nigeria’s passport portal has a Test Photo Upload page for checking a photo’s compliance before the application starts. passportintl.immigration.gov.ng
  • The upload check for a Nigerian passport photo also looks for proper lighting, neither too dark nor too bright. passportintl.immigration.gov.ng
  • In the online application for a fresh Nigerian passport, the applicant uploads an ICAO-compliant picture right after choosing the processing center and booklet size. immigration.gov.ng
  • The Nigeria Consulate in Atlanta lists uploading the passport photograph, with the other supporting documents, as step 5 of the automated application. nigeriaconsulateatlanta.org

Printed photo

  • The Embassy of Nigeria in Washington asks passport renewal applicants for two current passport-size photographs, preferably with a white background. nigeriaembassyusa.org
  • Replacing a lost Nigerian passport through the Embassy in Washington also takes two passport-size photographs, preferably on a white background. nigeriaembassyusa.org

Babies and children

  • Nigeria’s passport portal notes that ICAO guidelines are relaxed for children under 5, who must still look toward the camera with the face centered. passportintl.immigration.gov.ng
  • Applicants under 18 at the Embassy of Nigeria in Washington bring two current passport-size photographs of the child, preferably with a white background. nigeriaembassyusa.org

Where photos come from

  • Nigerians abroad submit passport applications at the nearest Nigerian embassy, high commission or consulate, where they must appear for photograph and biometric capture. immigration.gov.ng
  • The Embassy of Nigeria in Washington requires each passport applicant to appear in person for biometric and image acquisition. nigeriaembassyusa.org
  • After the online steps, applicants go to the embassy, high commission or consulate they selected for biometric capture on the appointment date, according to the Nigeria Consulate in Atlanta. nigeriaconsulateatlanta.org

Who reviews the photo

  • Nigeria rolled out an automated passport application process for its diaspora on March 8, 2024, covering the online form, document upload, payment and NIN verification. nigeriaconsulateatlanta.org
  • Every applicant in Nigeria’s automated passport process needs a National Identification Number (NIN) in addition to ICAO-standard photographs. nigeriaconsulateatlanta.org

FAQ

Can I check my photo before applying for a Nigerian passport?

Yes. The Nigeria Immigration Service portal has a Test Photo Upload page that checks a file against its rules: 600 x 800 pixels, under 2 MB, white background. Source: official pages "Nigerian Passport Application Portal (outside Nigeria) › Before you Proceed" and "Nigerian Passport Application Portal (outside Nigeria) › Test Photo Upload", checked on Oct 25, 2026.

Do I need a NIN to apply for a Nigerian passport from the U.S.?

Yes. The automated process for Nigerians abroad requires a National Identification Number, along with photographs that meet ICAO standards. Source: official page "Public Notice – Automation of the Passport Application Process — Nigeria Consulate, Atlanta", checked on Oct 25, 2026.

Is SelfieToPassport the Nigeria Immigration Service?

No. SelfieToPassport is not affiliated with the Nigeria Immigration Service or any other government agency. The Nigeria Immigration Service publishes the photo rules for free at immigration.gov.ng; this page links to each one.

Does SelfieToPassport replace the background of a Nigerian passport photo?

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Where this information comes from

Every rule on this page comes from a page published by the Nigeria Immigration Service, read on the date shown. We rewrite each rule in plain words and link to the page it came from. Each rule has a review deadline; one that passes it without a new check comes off the page.

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