Crop a photo to 51 × 51 mm — Namibia passport
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Exact numbers for this document
| Parameter | What it must be |
|---|---|
| Print size | 51 × 51 mm |
| Pixels at 300 dpi | 602 × 602 px |
| Pixels at 600 dpi | 1205 × 1205 px |
| Aspect ratio | 1:1 |
| 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. |
What these millimetres work out to
- In a 51 × 51 mm frame a head band of 70–80% is 35.7–40.8 mm from the chin to the crown.
- Of the 51 mm of height that leaves 10.2–15.3 mm for the gap above the crown and the space below the chin together.
- At 300 dpi that is a head 422–482 pixels tall — below 422 px the file is too small to print, however good the crop is.
- Against the European 35 × 45 mm standard this frame is 1.46 times as wide, 1.13 times as tall and 1.65 times the area — a photo cut for one of the two cannot be reused for the other.
What this document is
Namibian passports are issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security (MHAISS). With a complete set of documents a Namibian passport takes 3–5 working days; online applications and tracking are so far available only in Windhoek.
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 51 × 51 mm result — print it or attach it to the application
Do not confuse it with another Namibia document
Namibia does not use one frame for everything. This page is about passport — 51 × 51 mm. The documents below are cut to a different size, so a file prepared here will not fit them.
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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 51 × 51 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 602 × 602 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
Namibia-specific things to know
- Namibia asks for one photograph — passport size, colour, clear background — only in the regions, at missions abroad and for children under 16; the page is silent on adults at the head office.
- No size or head rule is published on the page, and every applicant of 13 or more signs the reverse page of the form.
Printing on a single sheet
2 × 2 frames fit on one 10×15 cm sheet — 4 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: 4 (2 × 2)
A4 · 21 × 29.7 cmPhotos: 20 (4 × 5)
Where these numbers come from
Source: Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security (MHAISS) of Namibia. Last checked against the official page on 1 Oct 2026.
What the source confirms
- MHAISS, «Passports — general information», documents to attach: a copy of the Namibian identity card (and the receipt as proof of having applied for an ID, where applicable); a copy of the marriage certificate or divorce order (women only); one passport size colour photo with a clear background if applying in the regions or at Namibian diplomatic missions or consulates abroad, as well as when applying for minors and school-going children under 16.
- Same page, the form: number 8 on the application form must be certified by a commissioner of oaths; all applicants from the age of 13 are obliged to sign in the space provided under number 7 on the reverse page; all copies must be duly certified; the fee shown on the page is N$300.00.
Questions people ask before cropping
What size must a passport photo be in Namibia?
51 × 51 mm. 70–80% of photo height.
How many pixels is 51 × 51 mm when printed?
602 × 602 px (300 dpi) · 1205 × 1205 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?
2 × 2 frames fit on one 10×15 cm sheet — 4 copies from a single print.