Nigerian Passport (Child) Photo Online

35 × 45 mm · white background · Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS)

₦4,999.00 digital file

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Rules last checked against Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) on 12 October 2026.

About this photo

The Nigerian Passport (Child) photo accepted by the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) is a 35 by 45 mm portrait. Photo and biometrics are also captured at the Immigration office. This one is still a paper process, which means printed photos and no online upload. A photo taken at home with a phone is fine provided it meets these rules; ask someone else to take it at eye level. A white background is accepted, as long as it is uniform and without pattern. The face takes 70 to 80 percent of the image, chin to crown. From a phone picture we produce the Nigerian Passport (Child) photo at this size and verify the framing against the Nigeria Immigration Service rules.

Photo requirements

Nigerian Passport (Child) photo requirements
Photo size35 × 45 mm
Backgroundwhite
Head size70–80% of the photo height
ExpressionNeutral, mouth closed, eyes open
GlassesNot allowed
Head coveringsAllowed for religious reasons. Only if worn for religious reasons and no facial feature is obscured.
Head positionFacing the camera, tilted no more than 10°
ChildrenUnder 5s a neutral expression is not required; Relaxed ICAO rules for children under 5: look toward the camera, face centred; An infant's eyes need not be fully open; One photo, endorsed on the reverse by the consenting parent.
Other rulesWhite background; Taken within the last 6 months; Photo and biometrics are also captured at the Immigration office

Do

Illustration of an accepted photo: neutral expression, eyes open, facing the camera on a plain background
Neutral expression, eyes open, facing the camera
Illustration of an accepted child photo: the child is alone in the frame with no hands or toys visible
Child alone in the frame, no hands or toys

Don't

Illustration of a rejected photo: the person is smiling with teeth showing
No smiling with teeth showing
Illustration of a rejected photo: the person is wearing glasses
No glasses
Illustration of a rejected photo: a shadow falls across the face and background
No shadows on the face or background
Illustration of a rejected child photo: an adult hand is visible holding the child
No adult hands in the frame

How it works

  1. 1. Take or upload a photo

    Use your phone camera against a plain wall, or pick a photo you already have.

  2. 2. We size and check it

    We crop to the right size, replace the background and check it against the rules above.

  3. 3. Download and use it

    Pay once, then download the digital file and the print sheet straight away.

If our processing gets the size, background or crop wrong for this document, we fix it free or refund you in full. Final acceptance is always decided by the issuing authority.

Questions about Nigerian Passport (Child) photos

What size is a Nigerian Passport (Child) photo?

Nigerian Passport (Child) photos are 35 × 45 mm. The head should fill 70–80% of the photo height.

What background does a Nigerian Passport (Child) photo need?

A plain white background, with no shadows, patterns or objects. We replace the background for you, but a plain wall gives the cleanest edges around your hair.

Can I wear glasses in a Nigerian Passport (Child) photo?

No. Glasses are not allowed in Nigerian Passport (Child) photos. Eyeglasses are not allowed.

Can I smile in a Nigerian Passport (Child) photo?

No. Keep a neutral expression with your mouth closed and your eyes open.

Can I wear a head covering?

Allowed for religious reasons. Only if worn for religious reasons and no facial feature is obscured.

Can I take a Nigerian Passport (Child) photo at home?

Usually, yes, as long as it meets the rules above. Check the instructions for your application route, because final acceptance is always decided by Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS). PhotoPass ID sizes your photo and checks it against these rules before you pay.

Are there special rules for babies and children?

Under 5s a neutral expression is not required; Relaxed ICAO rules for children under 5: look toward the camera, face centred; An infant's eyes need not be fully open; One photo, endorsed on the reverse by the consenting parent. The child must be alone in the photo, with no hands, toys or dummies visible.

How much does a Nigerian Passport (Child) photo cost in Nigeria?

₦4,999.00 for the digital file, paid once. It includes a print-at-home sheet you can print at any photo shop.

What if something is wrong with my photo?

If our processing gets the size, background or crop wrong for this document, we fix it free or refund you in full. Final acceptance is always decided by the issuing authority.

Official source: Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS)

Read the rules on the authority's website: Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) (immigration.gov.ng).

Rules last checked against Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) on 12 October 2026.

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