Kenya Passport Photo Maker
A Kenyan e-Passport photo is a digital 35 × 45 mm image (413 × 531 pixels at 300 DPI) on a plain white background. Applications run through the eCitizen portal, which accepts a JPEG uploaded as part of the online form.
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Official eCitizen requirements
Kenya's e-Passport is applied for through the eCitizen portal, managed by the Directorate of Immigration Services. The uploaded photo follows the 35 × 45 mm standard with a plain white background that is uniform and shadow-free, with no patterns, textures or objects.
The face is a frontal view with a neutral expression, and both ears should be visible where possible. The face should occupy about 70-80% of the photo. Glasses are not permitted, sunglasses and tinted lenses are always prohibited, and only religious head coverings are allowed. The photo must be taken within the last six months.
| Requirement | Specification |
|---|---|
| Photo size | 35 × 45 mm |
| Digital size (300 DPI) | 413 × 531 px |
| Background | Plain white, shadow-free |
| Head height | About 70-80% of photo height |
| Recency | Taken within the last 6 months |
| Glasses | Not allowed (no tinted lenses) |
| Expression | Neutral, front view, both ears visible |
Getting the digital size right
For the eCitizen e-Passport upload, export a JPEG at 413 × 531 pixels and 300 DPI for the 35 × 45 mm format. Note that basic eCitizen account registration uses a smaller 207 × 207 pixel photo, so do not confuse the two uploads.
Our tool crops to the Kenyan ratio, sets a shadow-free white background, and outputs a JPEG ready for eCitizen — all in your browser. Your photo never leaves your device, which keeps a sensitive document image private.
How to use Kenya Passport Photo
- 1Drop a well-lit, front-facing photo into the box above (JPG, PNG or WebP).
- 2The official Kenya size (35 × 45 mm → 413 × 531px at 300 DPI) is pre-loaded — your photo is scaled and center-cropped, never stretched.
- 3Check the result against the official requirements table below, then download.
Frequently asked questions
Where do I upload my Kenya passport photo?
Through the eCitizen portal, as part of the online e-Passport application handled by the Directorate of Immigration Services. Upload a 35 × 45 mm JPEG on a plain white background.
Is the eCitizen registration photo the same as the passport photo?
No. Account registration on eCitizen uses a small 207 × 207 pixel photo, while the passport application needs a full 35 × 45 mm image (413 × 531 pixels). Use the correct one for each step.
Are head coverings allowed in a Kenyan passport photo?
Only religious head coverings are permitted, and they must not obscure the face. Both ears should be visible where possible, and no sunglasses or tinted lenses are allowed.