Benin Visa Photo Online
Biometric 35×45mm visa photo ready in under 2 minutes. Plain white background, ICAO standard. Accepted by the Benin e-Visa portal (evisa.gouv.bj) and Schengen embassies for Beninese nationals. ECOWAS nationals generally visa-free in Benin. Free preview before you pay.
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Benin Visa Photo Requirements 2026
Based on Benin e-Visa portal (evisa.gouv.bj) guidelines and Schengen embassy requirements. Always confirm current requirements with the relevant embassy, consulate, or the Benin e-Visa portal (evisa.gouv.bj) before your application.
Size
35×45mm (ICAO standard)
Background colour
Plain white
Head coverage
32–36mm head height (chin to crown)
Eye requirements
Open, looking straight at camera, no red-eye
Expression
Neutral, mouth closed
Glasses
Not permitted (ICAO)
Recency
Taken within 6 months
File format (digital)
JPEG, colour
Resolution (digital)
Minimum 600 dpi at print size
Print size
35×45mm on photographic paper
⚠️ Note: ID Wizard is not affiliated with any government authority, including the Beninese government or any embassy. Photo specifications can vary between consulates and visa categories. Beninese passport holders require a Schengen visa to travel to EU/Schengen countries. The Benin e-Visa for visitors is available at evisa.gouv.bj. ECOWAS nationals generally travel visa-free within the ECOWAS region — always verify current entry requirements before travelling. Religious headwear (e.g. hijab) is permitted under ICAO guidelines provided the full face from chin to forehead is clearly visible. Always verify current requirements with the relevant authority before applying.
How to Create Your Benin Visa Photo
Upload your photo
Selfie or portrait. Good light, front-facing, plain background. No glasses.
AI formats it
Plain white background applied, 35×45mm ICAO crop, biometric head position check.
Download & use
High-resolution JPEG — for digital upload at evisa.gouv.bj or printing before your embassy appointment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Visa applications related to Benin — including Schengen visa applications submitted by Beninese passport holders, and Benin e-Visa applications submitted by visitors — require a 35×45mm photo in colour. The head height from chin to crown must be approximately 32–36mm within the frame. The photo must be taken against a plain white background, be sharp and in focus, and have been taken within the last 6 months. This ICAO 35×45mm format is required by all major embassies and the Benin e-Visa portal (evisa.gouv.bj).
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