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Kenya Visa Photo 51x51 mm (5.1x5.1 cm) Size and Requirements

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Country Kenya
Document type Visa
Passport picture size Width: 51 mm, Height: 51 mm
Resolution (DPI) 600
Image definition parameters Head must be between 70 to 80 % of the photograph from the bottom of the chin to the top of the head
Background color White
Printable photo Yes
Digital photo for online submission Yes
Digital photo size Width: 500 pixels , Height: 500 pixels
Photo Paper type matte
Detailed requrements

  • The photograph must be in colour and taken against a plain white background.

  • It should be a clear close-up of the head and upper shoulders, with the face filling approximately 70–80% of the frame.

  • The image must be sharp, clean, and of high quality, free from shadows, ink marks, creases, or staple marks.

  • The applicant must face the camera directly.

  • Natural skin tones must be visible, with proper brightness and contrast.

  • The photograph must have been taken within the last six months.

  • Hats, caps, or other head coverings are not permitted.

  • Headgear worn for religious reasons may be accepted on a case-by-case basis, provided the face is fully visible. The chin, nose, eyes, eyebrows, and forehead must not be covered, and the shape of the face must be clearly identifiable.

  • Hair must be tucked behind the ears.

  • Scanned images and colour photocopies are not acceptable.
Source https://evisa.go.ke/evisa.html

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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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Step 4: Pose for a passport

Look straight towards the camera with face straight on. Head should not be tilted or rotated.

Both ears showing or both edges of the face visible if hair covers the ears.

Shoulders should be visible, and there should be enough space around the head for cropping the photo.

Position the camera in the same height as the head.

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Step 5: Have a neutral facial expression

You can smile in your passport photos, but the government prefers that you have a neutral facial expression.

Smiling or having your mouth open is usually not acceptable, especially under the new international passport rules.

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