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Rwanda Passport Photo Requirements 2026
Based on Directorate General of Immigration and Emigration (DGIE) guidelines and ICAO biometric standards. Always confirm current requirements on the official DGIE or Irembo portal (irembo.gov.rw) before submitting your application.
Size
35×45mm (ICAO standard)
Background colour
Plain white
Head coverage
70–80% of photo 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 DGIE or the Rwandan government. Rwanda issues biometric e-passports. Rwanda passport holders require a Schengen visa to travel to EU/Schengen countries — the same 35×45mm ICAO photo format is required for Schengen visa applications. The Rwanda passport is one of Africa's strongest, offering visa-free or on-arrival access to 90+ countries. Religious headwear is permitted under ICAO guidelines provided the full face from chin to forehead is clearly visible. Always verify current requirements on the official DGIE portal before applying.
How to Create Your Rwanda Passport Photo
Upload your photo
Selfie or portrait. Good light, front-facing, plain background. No glasses.
AI formats it
White background applied, 35×45mm ICAO crop, biometric head position checked against DGIE specifications.
Download & submit
High-resolution JPEG — for digital upload via Irembo (irembo.gov.rw) or printing before your DGIE office visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Rwanda passport photos must be 35×45mm in colour, with a plain white background. The head height from chin to crown should occupy 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 Directorate General of Immigration and Emigration (DGIE) and conform to ICAO biometric standards. Rwanda issues biometric e-passports.
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