Botswana Passport Photo Online
Biometric 35×45mm passport photo ready in under 2 minutes. Department of Civil & National Registration (DCNR) / Ministry of Labour & Home Affairs compliant, ICAO standard, plain white background. Also suitable for Schengen visa applications. Free preview before you pay.
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Botswana Passport Photo Requirements 2026
Based on DCNR (Department of Civil & National Registration) / Ministry of Labour & Home Affairs guidelines and ICAO biometric standards. Always confirm current requirements with the relevant authority before submitting your application.
Size
35×45mm (ICAO standard)
Background
Plain white
Head height
70–80% of photo height (chin to crown)
Expression
Neutral, mouth closed
Eyes
Open, looking straight at camera
Glasses
Not permitted (ICAO)
Resolution (digital)
Minimum 600 dpi at print size
Format
Colour JPEG
Recency
Taken within 6 months
Authority
DCNR – Department of Civil & National Registration / Ministry of Labour & Home Affairs
⚠️ This tool is not affiliated with the DCNR or the Ministry of Labour & Home Affairs of Botswana. Always verify current requirements at the official website before submitting. Botswana is a landlocked country in Southern Africa and a SADC and Commonwealth member state. Botswana nationals require a Schengen visa to travel to EU/Schengen countries — the same 35×45mm ICAO photo format is accepted for Schengen visa applications. Religious headwear (e.g. hijab) is permitted under ICAO guidelines provided the full face from chin to forehead is clearly visible.
How to Create Your Botswana Passport 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 checked against DCNR specifications.
Download & submit
High-resolution JPEG — for digital upload or printing before your appointment at the DCNR office.
Frequently Asked Questions
Botswana passport photos must be 35×45mm in colour, with a plain white background. The head height from chin to crown must occupy approximately 70–80% of the photo height. Your expression must be neutral with your mouth closed, eyes open, and looking directly at the camera. Glasses are not permitted. The photo must have been taken within the last 6 months. Requirements are set by the Department of Civil & National Registration (DCNR) under the Ministry of Labour & Home Affairs, and conform to ICAO biometric standards. Botswana is a SADC and Commonwealth member state.
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