Kenya Passport Photo Online
Create a compliant 55x55mm square Kenyan passport photo. Our AI verifies all eCitizen / Immigration requirements — the unique square format and no-glasses rule distinguish Kenya from most African nations.
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Kenya Passport Photo Requirements
| Requirement | Specification |
|---|---|
| Photo Size | 55x55mm / 5.5x5.5cm / 2.17x2.17 inches |
| Pixels | 207x207px |
| Background Color | white#FFFFFF |
| Glasses | Not allowed |
| Expression | Neutral, mouth closed |
| Head Height | 70-80% of photo height |
| Max File Size | No limit specified |
5.5x5.5cm (55x55mm square). White background. 207x207px for digital. No spectacles.
Our tool already applies the latest official photo requirements.
About Kenya Passport Photo Requirements
Kenyan passport photos use a distinctive 55x55mm square format — one of the few countries in the world using a true square that is larger than the US 51x51mm square. This is specified by the Department of Immigration Services, with applications processed through the eCitizen government portal (ecitizen.go.ke).
Kenya's Immigration Department does not allow spectacles (glasses) in passport photos. The background must be plain white. Expression must be neutral with both eyes open and mouth closed. The face must be centered and evenly lit with no shadows.
Kenyan passport applications (both the standard and the East African e-Passport) are submitted online via eCitizen and require an in-person visit for biometric data capture. Kenyans abroad apply through Kenyan diplomatic missions. The eCitizen portal accepts digital photo uploads meeting the square format specification.
Common Mistakes in Kenyan Passport Photos
Using a rectangular photo format
Kenya requires a 55x55mm square — not the rectangular 35x45mm used by most countries or even the smaller US 51x51mm square. Most international photo tools and booths produce the wrong shape.
Wearing spectacles
Kenya Immigration prohibits spectacles (glasses) in passport photos. Remove all eyewear before taking your photo. This applies to the standard passport, the East African e-Passport, and the Kenyan alien certificate.
Non-white background
The background must be plain white with no shadows or patterns. Photos taken against a wall in indirect light often develop grey gradients that fail the eCitizen upload check.
Photo not compatible with the eCitizen portal
The eCitizen system performs automated checks on uploaded photos. Files that are too large, in the wrong format, or do not meet the square dimension requirement will be rejected by the portal.
Kenya Passport Photo FAQ
Kenya passport photos must be 55x55mm (207x207 pixels). Background must be white. Glasses are not allowed. Expression must be neutral with mouth closed.
Our Kenyan passport photo service costs $6.99 (approx. 905 KES) for digital download, or $8.99 with a print template. Photo studios near Nyayo House in Nairobi or provincial immigration offices charge 300-600 KES. Our service ensures the unique 55x55mm square format is correctly produced for the eCitizen upload.
Yes! Our AI checks all Kenya Immigration requirements including the 55x55mm square dimensions, white background, no-spectacles rule, and neutral expression. We guarantee acceptance on the eCitizen portal and at Kenyan immigration offices, or your money back.
Your Kenyan passport photo is ready in seconds. Upload the square photo file to the eCitizen portal during your online application. After completing the online application, you will need to visit a Huduma Centre or immigration office for biometric capture — bring a printed copy of the photo as well.
After purchase, you receive a 55x55mm square digital file. The $8.99 package includes a print template for standard 10x15cm photo paper with multiple square photos. Print at any photo studio in Nairobi, Mombasa, or other Kenyan cities before your immigration appointment.