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Kenya e-Visa Photo requirements

55×55mm

A Kenya e-Visa Photo is 55×55 mm, with the head 38.5–44.0 mm from chin to crown (70%–80% of the height). Background: white. Source: the issuing authority (immigration.ecitizen.go.ke), checked 7 November 2026.

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Sizes and ranges are from the specification. The figure is only a guide.

Requirements

Photo size
55×55 mm
Head height
70%–80% of photo height38.5–44.0 mm
Background
White
Digital size
At least 207×207 px
From the issuing authorityThese figures come from this country's own published rules: immigration.ecitizen.go.ke. Rules change, so check there before you submit.Last checked 7 November 2026

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Questions

What size is a Kenya e-Visa Photo?

55×55 mm.

How big should the head be in a Kenya e-Visa Photo?

From chin to crown, 70%–80% of the photo height, which is 38.5–44.0 mm.

What background does a Kenya e-Visa Photo need?

White.

What are the digital requirements for a Kenya e-Visa Photo?

At least 207×207 px.

Is a Kenya e-Visa Photo the same as a Kenya Passport photo?

No. In IDHaven's data they differ in size (Kenya e-Visa Photo 55×55 mm, Kenya Passport photo 51×51 mm); head height from chin to crown (38.5–44.0 mm against 25.0–35.0 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 (immigration.ecitizen.go.ke), last checked on 7 November 2026.