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Kenya Passport photo requirements
51×51mmA Kenya Passport photo is 51×51 mm, with the head 25.0–35.0 mm from chin to crown (49%–69% of the height). Background: white. Source: the issuing authority (kenyaembassydc.org), checked 7 November 2026.
Requirements
- Photo size
- 51×51 mm
- Head height
- 49%–69% of photo height25.0–35.0 mm
- Background
- White
From the issuing authorityThese figures come from this country's own published rules: kenyaembassydc.org. Rules change, so check there before you submit.Last checked 7 November 2026
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Questions
What size is a Kenya Passport photo?
51×51 mm.
How big should the head be in a Kenya Passport photo?
From chin to crown, 49%–69% of the photo height, which is 25.0–35.0 mm.
What background does a Kenya Passport photo need?
White.
Is a Kenya Passport photo the same as a Kenya e-Visa Photo?
No. In IDHaven's data they differ in size (Kenya Passport photo 51×51 mm, Kenya e-Visa Photo 55×55 mm); head height from chin to crown (25.0–35.0 mm against 38.5–44.0 mm). Follow the rules for the document you are applying for.
Where do these requirements come from?
From the issuing authority's own published rules (kenyaembassydc.org), last checked on 7 November 2026.