Make Kenya Passport / Visa Photo Online

Step 1: Take passport photo using smart phone or digital camera.

Take the photo in front of a plain background such as white wall or screen.
Make sure that there are no other objects in the background.
Make sure there are no shadows on your face or on the background.
Position the camera in the same height as the head.
Shoulders should be visible, and there should be enough space around the head for cropping the photo.

Step 2: Upload the photo to make passport size photo.

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Passport Photo Size and Requirements

Photos must be 4.5 x 3.5 cm in size.
Head size must be between 32 mm and 36 mm or 70 - 80% of the photo.

Example Photos

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Other Passport / Visa Photo Rules, Guidelines, and Specifications

Two (2) recent photographs.
Size of passport / visa photo: 2x2 inch (51x51 mm, 5x5 cm)
Color: Full color
Head size and position: Full face, centered
Background: White
Smile: Neutral
Eyes: Open
Glasses: Not allowed, you can however use your daily wearing glasses
Headgear: Non allowed

References

https://immigration.ecitizen.go.ke/

How to make Kenya Passport / Visa photo at home

Step 1: Use a digital camera or a smartphone

Find someone to take the photo for you and selfie photo is not acceptable for passport photo application. If you have a tripod, use it. A tripod will make it easier to keep the camera steady and level. The distance of the person to the camera should be around 1 meter.

Step 2: Find a venue with good lighting

When taking photo, you should face the light, such as a nice bright window or the door. This can provide even lighting to avoid shadows on the face and background. The face must be evenly lit. There should be no shadows and glares on the face.

Note: No need to worry about the background as our online passport photo generator will automatically remove or change the background for you.

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Step 3: Wear properly for your passport photo

Do not wear uniforms. Wear regular street clothes in your photo.

Do not wear eyeglasses. If you wear glasses, sunglasses, or tinted glasses, take them off for your passport photo.

Your face must still be fully visible. Don’t let your hair drape over your face and obscure your eyes. If you have very long bangs that cover your eyebrows, you should pin them back with bobby pins. It’s best if your ears show, as well, but that won’t cause your photo to be rejected.

No hats are allowed in passport photos unless it is religious headgear such as a headscarf or yarmulke that you wear every day.

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