Uganda Passport Photo Online
Biometric 35×45mm passport photo ready in under 2 minutes. Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration Control (DCIC) compliant, ICAO standard, white background. Uganda is a member of the East African Community (EAC). Also suitable for Schengen visa applications. Free preview before you pay.
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Uganda Passport Photo Requirements 2026
Based on Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration Control (DCIC — immigration.go.ug) guidelines and ICAO biometric standards. Always confirm current requirements on the official DCIC portal 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 DCIC or the Ugandan government. Uganda issues biometric e-passports. Uganda 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. Uganda is a member of the East African Community (EAC), offering free movement arrangements within the EAC region. 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 DCIC portal before applying.
How to Create Your Uganda 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 DCIC specifications.
Download & submit
High-resolution JPEG — for digital upload via the DCIC portal (immigration.go.ug) or printing before your office visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Uganda 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 of Citizenship and Immigration Control (DCIC — immigration.go.ug) and conform to ICAO biometric standards. Uganda issues biometric e-passports.
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