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SourceMinistry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security (MHAISS) of Namibia
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Quick answer: The recommended Namibia visa photo size is 35 × 45 mm. Plain light background without textures or noticeable gradients. Head occupies 70–80% of photo height. Neutral expression, clear lenses only, no glare. Last verified .
Requirements
| Format | 35 × 45 mm |
|---|---|
| Head height | 70–80% of photo height |
| Background | Plain light background without textures or noticeable gradients. |
| Pose | Strictly full face, head without rotation or tilt, shoulders level. |
| Expression | Neutral expression, mouth closed, eyes open. |
| Glasses | Clear glasses only, no reflections; sunglasses prohibited. See full rules → |
| Lighting | Shadows on the face and background not permitted. |
| Head covering | Religious reasons only; must not cover the facial oval. |
| Attire | Neutral clothing, shoulders visible, without uniform or distracting accessories. |
| File format | JPEG · sRGB / 24-bit |
| Millimetres | 35 × 45 mm |
|---|---|
| Centimetres | 3.5 × 4.5 cm |
| Inches | 1.38 × 1.77″ |
| Pixels at 300 dpi | 413 × 531 px |
| Pixels at 600 dpi | 827 × 1063 px |
The Namibian Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security lists, for «applications for all visas», «a completed visa application form number 3-1/0033», «a certified copy of the passport (personal data page)» and «a motivation letter from the applicant, inviter, employer or organisation» — and no photograph. Visitors add a confirmed return ticket, proof of means of sustenance and proof of the legal status of the inviter; a work visa adds proof of qualifications and of the tender or contract; all copies must be certified and in English; a visa is valid «1–90 days only», the handling fee is a non-refundable N$80 (N$1 000 for a work visa), and on approval the passport is submitted for endorsement with the original receipt. A Namibian mission abroad or the online portal may still ask for a photograph in its own list — read that list, because the Ministry's page does not state a size.
Examples and mistakes
One compliant example next to the six most common rejection causes for Namibia visa applications. These are the differences that most often determine whether a document photo is accepted.
How to take it
Background: plain light
The tool puts in the required background. Stand half a metre from a plain light wall, face a window and shoot without flash — then there are no shadows on your face or on the wall.
Head: 70–80 % of the photo height
Camera at eye level, about a metre away; head and shoulders in the shot. The tool crops it to 35 × 45 mm.
Clear lenses only, no glare
If you wear glasses, check the shot: no glare on the lenses, eyes clearly visible.
Neutral expression, mouth closed, eyes open
Look straight into the lens with your head level; keep hair away from your eyes and eyebrows.
An ordinary selfie will do: we fix the background, light and framing ourselves — to this document's rules. The preview is free.
Head straightHold the phone at eye level and your head straightens by itself.
Face uncoveredMove your hair away so your eyes and eyebrows show.
No glare on glassesStand so that no light reflects in the lenses.Printing and submission
| 10 × 15 cm · 4 × 6″ | 8 (4 × 2) |
|---|---|
| A4 · 21 × 29.7 cm | 36 (6 × 6) |
Print at 100% scale, borderless, and turn off fit-to-page so each photo keeps its exact size.
A Namibian visa is applied for on the MHAISS eServices portal or at a Namibian mission abroad with the form 3-1/0033, a certified passport copy and a motivation letter.
mha.gov.na; eservices.mhaiss.gov.na
The Ministry list names no photograph; follow the mission or portal list.
Authority page| Authority | Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security (MHAISS) of Namibia |
|---|---|
| Source | ICAO biometric portrait baseline |
| Verified |
Questions
The Ministry's general visa list names none — the form, a certified passport copy and a motivation letter; a mission abroad or the portal may ask for one in its own list.
The Ministry says visas are valid 1–90 days only.
A non-refundable N$80, and N$1 000 for a work visa, as the Ministry page lists.
The recommended size for the Namibia visa photo is 35 × 45 mm. The head occupies 70–80% of the photo height. Many consulates also require a specific digital file size — see the spec table above for full details.
Plain light background without textures or noticeable gradients. The background must be evenly lit with no shadow gradients, especially around the head. Consular automated pre-screening rejects photos with any wall texture before the human reviewer ever sees the application.
Visa authorities typically require the photo to be taken within the last three to six months. Submitting an older photo, even one that looks similar to your current appearance, is a frequent cause of immediate consular rejection.
Not always. Tourist, work, student and transit visa categories sometimes specify different dimensions or background rules. Follow the requirements for your specific visa type rather than assuming one photo fits all Namibia visa applications.
Anfas.Pro provides a 14-day full refund if the photo is the cause of rejection and you supply the consular rejection notice. We recommend keeping the consular receipt with rejection reason as proof.
Clear glasses only, no reflections; sunglasses prohibited. Consular automated checks flag glasses glare even when it is invisible to the human eye. Removing glasses entirely is the safest choice unless a medical exception is documented in your visa application.
35 × 45 mm = 3.5 × 4.5 cm = 1.38 × 1.77 inches. At 300 dpi that is 413 × 531 pixels; at 600 dpi, 827 × 1063 pixels.
Religious reasons only; must not cover the facial oval. The face must stay fully visible from chin to forehead and on both sides, with no shadow across it.