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Quick answer: The recommended Zimbabwe 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 |
For a Zimbabwean visa the embassy in Washington lists «2 passport size photos» among the requirements at the port of entry, with a passport valid for at least six months; visas can also be applied for online on www.evisa.gov.zw — travellers of category B can pay the fee and get the visa at any port of entry or apply online, those of category C must obtain the visa before travelling. The fees shown are US$ 30 for a single entry, US$ 45 for a double entry and US$ 55 for a multiple entry (supported by a letter), subject to change. For diplomatic, official and service passports the visas are gratis, and the form is submitted «with a note verbale and two passport photos». The page gives no size in millimetres, background or face rule and does not describe the photograph to upload on the portal.
Examples and mistakes
One compliant example next to the six most common rejection causes for Zimbabwe visa 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 the Republic of Zimbabwe to the USA publishes: what is wrong and what to change.
| Reason | Fix |
|---|---|
| Fewer than two passport-size photos at the port of entry | Two passport-size photos with the passport. |
| A passport valid for less than six months | A passport valid for at least six months. |
| A diplomatic, official or service visa form without the note verbale and two passport photos | The form with a note verbale and two passport photos. |
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 Zimbabwean visa is obtained online on evisa.gov.zw, at the port of entry for travellers of category B, or at the embassy for diplomatic, official and service passports, with two passport-size photos.
1608 New Hampshire Ave NW, Washington, DC 20009
Two passport-size photos at the port of entry and with an official visa form.
Authority page| Authority | Embassy of the Republic of Zimbabwe to the USA |
|---|---|
| Source | ICAO biometric portrait baseline |
| Verified |
Questions
The embassy in Washington lists two passport-size photos at the port of entry and with a diplomatic, official or service visa form.
Travellers of category B can pay the fee and get a visa at a port of entry; those of category C must obtain the visa before travelling, online on evisa.gov.zw.
The embassy page shows US$ 30 for a single entry, US$ 45 for a double entry and US$ 55 for a multiple entry, subject to change.
The recommended size for the Zimbabwe 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 Zimbabwe 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.