Requirements at a glance
| Size | 35 × 45 mm (1.378 × 1.772 in) |
|---|---|
| Pixels | 600 × 800 px |
| DPI | 600 |
| Background color | white (#FFFFFF) |
| File size limit | 1–240 KB |
| Source | Pending verification |
| Last checked | Pending |
| Spec code | nigeria-passport2 |
Frequently asked questions
What size is the Nigeria Passport photo?
It is 35 × 45 mm (1.378 × 1.772 in). The digital file is 600 × 800 px at 600 DPI.
What background color does the Nigeria Passport photo need?
This spec uses a white (#FFFFFF) background.
What file size is allowed for the Nigeria Passport photo?
The file should be between 1 KB and 240 KB.
Can I use this spec with the IDPhoto.ai API?
Yes. Set specCode to "nigeria-passport2" in a POST /v2/makeIdPhoto request. The Passport Photo API reference describes the full request and response.
Make a photo with this spec
For developers
Send this spec code to the Passport Photo API.
curl -sS -X POST "https://api-us.idphotoapp.com/v2/makeIdPhoto" -H "Content-Type: application/json" -d '{"apiKey":"YOUR_API_KEY","apiSecret":"YOUR_API_SECRET","imageBase64":"BASE64_IMAGE","specCode":"nigeria-passport2","outputFormat":"IMAGE_BASE64"}'Related specs
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