Good to know: You upload a photo with the online form and adults bring two prints signed on the back by the guarantor, but the passport’s own photo is taken at the office.
Nigerian passport (abroad) photo requirements
Nigeria’s immigration service asks for an ICAO-compliant photo; its consulates specify 2 × 2 in on white with natural skin tone. Adults bring two prints endorsed on the back by the guarantor, and a minor’s photo is endorsed by a consenting parent.
| Size | 2 × 2 in (50.8 × 50.8 mm) |
|---|---|
| Head | 50–69 % of the photo’s height (25.4–35.1 mm), chin to the top of the head |
| Background | A plain white background |
| Glasses | Allowed with clear lenses, no glare, and frames clear of the eyes. |
| Expression | Neutral, mouth closed, eyes open, looking straight at the camera |
| Prints needed | 2 |
Source: nigeriaconsulateatlanta.org, immigration.gov.ng (2026-11-09). Nigeria asks only for an ICAO-compliant photo; 2 × 2 in on white is the Nigerian consulates’ rule, and the app sizes the head as for US-size photos.
Taking a Nigerian passport (abroad) photo
Stand in front of a plain white background. Glasses are a risk: take them off if they catch the light. Keep a neutral face with your mouth closed.
Printing Nigeria passport photos
2 fit on a 4×6 print, 6 on a 5×7, 15 on A4 and 12 on US Letter; the office wants 2.
Questions
What size is a Nigerian passport (abroad) photo?
2 × 2 in (50.8 × 50.8 mm), with the head 25.4–35.1 mm from the chin to the top of the head.
Can I take a Nigerian passport (abroad) photo at home?
Usually, yes. You upload a photo with the online form and adults bring two prints signed on the back by the guarantor, but the passport’s own photo is taken at the office.
Other photos
- 2 × 2 in photo 2×2 in
- US passport 2×2 in
- US visa (DS-160) 2×2 in
- US DV lottery (Green Card lottery) 600×600 px
- Every passport and visa photo