Nigeria VISA Photo Size and Requirements

Requirements at a glance

Size	35 × 45 mm (1.378 × 1.772 in)
Pixels	450 × 578 px
DPI	300
Background color	white (#FFFFFF)
File size limit	1–240 KB
Source	nigeriaconsulateatlanta.org
Last checked	2026-11-02
Spec code	`nigeria-visa`

Frequently asked questions

What size is the Nigeria VISA photo?

It is 35 × 45 mm (1.378 × 1.772 in). The digital file is 450 × 578 px at 300 DPI.

What background color does the Nigeria VISA photo need?

This spec uses a white (#FFFFFF) background.

What file size is allowed for the Nigeria VISA 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-visa" in a POST /v2/makeIdPhoto request. The Passport Photo API reference describes the full request and response.

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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-visa","outputFormat":"IMAGE_BASE64"}'

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