Crop a photo to 35 × 45 mm — Kenya passport
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Exact numbers for this document
| Parameter | What it must be |
|---|---|
| Print size | 35 × 45 mm |
| Pixels at 300 dpi | 413 × 531 px |
| Pixels at 600 dpi | 827 × 1063 px |
| Aspect ratio | 7:9 |
| Head, share of height | 70–80% of photo height |
| Background | Plain light background without textures or noticeable gradients. |
| Glasses | Clear glasses only, no reflections; sunglasses prohibited. |
| Head covering | Religious reasons only; must not cover the facial oval. |
How to crop it, in three steps
- 01
Upload a photo taken face-on, in even light
- 02
The tool finds the face and aligns the frame itself — check that the head lands in 70–80%
- 03
Save the 35 × 45 mm result — print it or attach it to the application
What we fix for free, and what AI fixes
Fixed for free
- Background. Replaced with the one this document asks for: plain light background without textures or noticeable gradients.
- Head tilt. Straightened if the head leans slightly to one side.
- Frame. Exactly 35 × 45 mm, by the document’s rules.
- A light shadow on one side of the face. Gently brightened.
- File and print sheet. A file to the document’s rules and a 10 × 15 or A4 sheet to print.
What can't be fixed for free, AI correction fixes
- Hard shadows and uneven light on the face.
- A smile, raised brows or a half-open mouth. Cropping keeps the face it was given.
- Too few pixels. If the original is smaller than 413 × 531 px, enlarging it only blurs the face.
- Clothing and pose. Shoulders out of frame, body turned away from the camera.
Glare on the lenses. Take the glasses off or turn away from the light source and shoot again.
Why these photos get rejected — and how to fix each one
Kenya-specific things to know
- Kenya asks for three current passport-size photographs — more than most countries — with the printed form and three receipts, submitted in person.
- The page gives no size, background or face rule at all, and its footer dates from 2016.
Printing on a single sheet
4 × 2 frames fit on one 10×15 cm sheet — 8 copies from a single print.
Print at 100% scale, borderless, and turn off fit-to-page so each photo keeps its exact size.
10 × 15 cm · 4 × 6″Photos: 8 (4 × 2)
A4 · 21 × 29.7 cmPhotos: 36 (6 × 6)
Where these numbers come from
Source: Department of Immigration Services of Kenya — eCitizen portal. Last checked against the official page on 1 Oct 2026.
What the source confirms
- Government of Kenya, eCitizen, «Passport Application»: the applicant can apply for, renew or replace a passport and pay online; the form is printed at the end, signed and dated, and returned for processing with the documents and photographs needed; payment by mobile money, credit or debit card and online banking from local banks; a first passport takes at least 10 working days after the form is physically submitted at the Immigration offices, other application types at least 5, and longer if more information is needed.
- Same page, the steps: register on eCitizen; go to the Immigration site or the Department of Immigration Services and click on the passport application form; read the instructions and fill the form; select the mode of payment and pay the passport fees; download and print the application form and three application receipts; submit the form in person to the Immigration offices (Nyayo House, Mombasa and Kisumu).
- Same page, the documents at submission: an eCitizen pre-filled passport application form and three receipts; the original birth certificate and a photocopy; the original National ID card and a copy; three current passport size photos; the recommender's ID card copy; a consent letter for minors; the old passport for a replacement; the parents' National ID cards and copies.
- Same page, the fees: 32-page ordinary «A» series Kshs 4,550; 48-page «B» series Kshs 6,050; 64-page «C» series Kshs 7,550; East African passport Kshs 990; diplomatic passport (48 pages) Kshs 7,550; mutilated passport Kshs 10,050; lost passport Kshs 12,050; the page advises not to book travel before holding a valid passport.
Passport Application — during the submission you will need the following (Internet Archive copy) ↗
Questions people ask before cropping
What size must a passport photo be in Kenya?
35 × 45 mm. 70–80% of photo height.
How many pixels is 35 × 45 mm when printed?
413 × 531 px (300 dpi) · 827 × 1063 px (600 dpi).
How much of the frame should the head take?
70–80% of photo height.
What background does this document need?
Plain light background without textures or noticeable gradients.
What can’t be fixed here for free?
Hard shadows and uneven light on the face. A smile, raised brows or a half-open mouth. Cropping keeps the face it was given. Clothing and pose. Shoulders out of frame, body turned away from the camera. AI fixes this from the same photo — you see the result before paying.
How many photos fit on one 10×15 cm sheet?
4 × 2 frames fit on one 10×15 cm sheet — 8 copies from a single print.