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SourceEmbassy of Nepal in Canberra, Australia — Government of Nepal
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Quick answer: The recommended Nepal passport photo size is 35 × 45 mm. Plain white background. 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 white background. Make photo background white — Nepal passport → |
| 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 |
For a Nepali e-passport applied for at the Embassy of Nepal in Canberra the only photograph rule is in the list for a newborn's passport and for children under 5 who apply by post: «35 mm × 45 mm, only 70 % face coverage, high resolution borderless photos (2 pieces) with white background» — and «please don't put any tika on the forehead; a photo with a tika will not be accepted». Children under 5 need not be present for biometrics: the parents fill the pre-enrolment form online (the appointment location must be the Embassy in Canberra), sign it and send or bring the documents — the minor citizenship certificate or birth registration, the parents' marriage registration, citizenship certificates and visas, the photos, and a money order — and the return envelope is sent only after the embassy writes that the passport is ready. The lists for renewal and replacement of adults' and minors' passports name no photograph. The fee for children below 10 is AUD 115 (34 pages) or AUD 155 (66 pages).
Examples and mistakes
One compliant example next to the six most common rejection causes for Nepal passport applications. These are the differences that most often determine whether a document photo is accepted.
Typical reasons a photo is rejected under the rules Embassy of Nepal in Canberra, Australia — Government of Nepal publishes: what is wrong and what to change.
| Reason | Fix |
|---|---|
| A photograph with a tika on the forehead | A photograph with a clear forehead, without a tika. |
| A photograph that is not on a white background or has a border | A borderless, high-resolution photograph on white. |
| A print that is not 35 × 45 mm or has a face other than about 70 % of it | Two 35 × 45 mm prints with the face at about 70 %. |
How to take it
Background: plain white
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 Nepali e-passport is applied for with an online pre-enrolment form and a biometric appointment at the embassy; for newborns and children under 5 the documents and two printed photographs go to the Embassy of Nepal in Canberra by post or in person.
au.nepalembassy.gov.np — Canberra, Australia
Two photos, 35 × 45 mm, face about 70 %, white background, no tika (newborns and under-5s).
Authority page| Authority | Embassy of Nepal in Canberra, Australia — Government of Nepal |
|---|---|
| Source | Children below 5 year — special provision (e-Passport) |
| Verified |
Questions
The Embassy in Canberra names 35 mm × 45 mm, high resolution and borderless, with the face about 70 %, on a white background, two pieces, for newborns and children under 5.
No — the page says not to put any tika on the forehead and that a photo with a tika will not be accepted.
Not necessarily — children below 5 need not be present for biometrics; the parents send or bring the documents and photos.
The recommended size for the Nepal passport photo is 35 × 45 mm. The head occupies 70–80% of the photo height.
Plain white background. No gradients, textures, shadows or objects behind the subject are permitted. The tool removes background shadows automatically, but starting with a flat, evenly lit wall gives the best result.
Yes. Stand in front of a flat white wall in good natural light, face the light source and use the rear camera of your phone with a 3-second timer. The tool handles the crop, background normalisation and compliance check against the Nepal biometric standard.
Most passport authorities require the photo to be taken within the last six months. Do not reuse an older portrait even if your appearance has not changed.
Anfas.Pro provides a 14-day full refund if the photo is rejected by the Nepal authority and you supply the official rejection notice. See the refund policy page for the exact process.
Clear glasses only, no reflections; sunglasses prohibited. In practice, the biometric scanner at submission points flags even minor lens glare that looks fine to the naked eye. Removing glasses before shooting is the only option that eliminates the risk entirely.
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.
2 identical photographs, 35 × 45 mm each.
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.