Namibia passport photo size & rules
Namibian passports are issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security, which oversees the country's biometric travel documents. The photograph must measure 35mm across by 45mm tall and be taken against a plain white background under soft, even lighting. Centre your head so it fills roughly 70 to 80 percent of the frame, look straight into the camera, and keep a neutral expression so your facial biometrics are captured without distortion. Namibian citizens applying at missions abroad must supply a photo that matches the domestic biometric standard exactly.
Ensure your face is fully in view, from the crown of the head to the base of the chin, with no shadows on the backdrop or across your features. The most frequent reasons photos are rejected include coloured or textured backgrounds, glare on glasses, headwear, and images that are out of focus or unevenly exposed. A correctly sized photograph is important for Namibians travelling throughout SADC and applying for visas abroad, where the printed picture is matched against the traveller at immigration.
Pixohub builds your Namibia passport photo entirely inside your browser, so the image is never sent anywhere and stays private, and the tool is completely free to use. Because official requirements can change, please verify the current specifications with the Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security before you print your photograph or submit your passport application.