Crop a photo to 51 × 51 mm — Uganda 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.
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 Uganda document
Uganda 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
Uganda-specific things to know
- The Ugandan missions answer differently: London takes the passport photograph at the appointment and tells applicants not to bring one, while Abuja lists two recent photographs.
- The e-passport needs the applicant in person for biometric capture; a National ID is not required, but a recommender who can vouch for the applicant's identity is.
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: Uganda High Commissions in London and Abuja — passports portal of the Ministry of Internal Affairs (passports.go.ug). Last checked against the official page on 1 Oct 2026.
What the source confirms
- Uganda High Commission in London, «Consular Services», e-passport FAQ: do I need to bring my own passport photos to the appointment? No — the photo is taken during the appointment; the applicant must appear in person; a National ID is not required to apply for the e-passport; the recommender is a person with a Ugandan National ID or a valid Ugandan passport who can attest to the applicant's identity; the appointment is booked on the online appointment system at passports.go.ug; passports are collected on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays between 10.00 am and 1.00 pm; the applicant is called or e-mailed, and notified by SMS, when the passport is ready.
- Uganda High Commission in Abuja, «Passport Services», a first passport: apply through the online portal, then print the application form and the payment receipt and present them at the High Commission for biometric capture and document verification; documents — the completed and printed online application form, proof of Ugandan citizenship (National ID, old passport or birth certificate), the payment confirmation receipt from the portal, two recent passport-size photographs and a signed recommendation letter (for first-time applicants, from a recognised local authority or a Ugandan community leader).
- Same page, renewal and replacement: Ugandan nationals whose passports have expired or are about to expire apply for renewal on passports.go.ug and book an appointment for biometric enrolment at the High Commission; documents — the expired or soon-to-expire passport, the completed and printed renewal form, the payment confirmation receipt and the National ID or proof of citizenship; lost, damaged or stolen passports have their own list on the page.
- Uganda High Commission in Geneva, «Passports»: the fee for the replacement of a passport is UGX 250,000, bank charges exclusive, with an express fee of UGX 150,000 more; a change of names or other particulars needs a written explanation to the Passport Control Officer and supporting documents such as a deed poll or a marriage certificate.
Questions people ask before cropping
What size must a passport photo be in Uganda?
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.