Zimbabwean Passport Photo in South Africa
35 × 45 mm · white background · Civil Registry Department, Zimbabwe (via the Embassy in London)
R 79,00 digital file
Wrong size, background or crop? We fix it free or refund you in full. Refund policy
Rules last checked against Civil Registry Department, Zimbabwe (via the Embassy in London) on 12 October 2026.
About this photo
For a Zimbabwean Passport photo, the Civil Registry Department, Zimbabwe (via the Embassy in London) sets the print size at 35 x 45 mm. Head height from chin to crown is 31.5 to 36.0 mm. This one is still a paper process, which means printed photos and no online upload. The Embassy of Zimbabwe asks for passport photos taken at a photo studio. A white background is accepted, as long as it is uniform and without pattern. Two colour photographs, 4.5 cm long by 3.5 cm wide, taken at a studio. We crop your picture to the Zimbabwean Passport format, set the background and check the head size before you pay.
Photo requirements
| Photo size | 35 × 45 mm |
|---|---|
| Background | white |
| Head size | 70–80% of the photo height (31.5–36 mm, chin to crown, top of head, including hair) |
| Expression | Neutral, mouth closed, eyes open |
| Glasses | Not allowed |
| Head coverings | Allowed for religious or medical reasons |
| Head position | Facing the camera, tilted no more than 10° |
| Other rules | Two colour photographs, 4.5 cm long by 3.5 cm wide, taken at a studio; White background; Dark coloured upper clothes; no polo necks; No earrings, no glasses, minimal make-up; Long hair, braids or weave tied up so the ears and neck show |
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How it works
1. Take or upload a photo
Use your phone camera against a plain wall, or pick a photo you already have.
2. We size and check it
We crop to the right size, replace the background and check it against the rules above.
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 Zimbabwean Passport photos
What size is a Zimbabwean Passport photo?
Zimbabwean Passport photos are 35 × 45 mm. The head should fill 70–80% of the photo height (31.5–36 mm, chin to crown, top of head, including hair).
What background does a Zimbabwean Passport 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 Zimbabwean Passport photo?
No. Glasses are not allowed in Zimbabwean Passport photos. No glasses.
Can I smile in a Zimbabwean Passport photo?
No. Keep a neutral expression with your mouth closed and your eyes open.
Can I wear a head covering?
Allowed for religious or medical reasons
Can I take a Zimbabwean Passport 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 Civil Registry Department, Zimbabwe (via the Embassy in London). PhotoPass ID sizes your photo and checks it against these rules before you pay.
How much does a Zimbabwean Passport photo cost in South Africa?
R 79,00 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: Civil Registry Department, Zimbabwe (via the Embassy in London)
Read the rules on the authority's website: Civil Registry Department, Zimbabwe (via the Embassy in London) (zimlondon.gov.zw).
Rules last checked against Civil Registry Department, Zimbabwe (via the Embassy in London) on 12 October 2026.
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