Crop a photo — Zambia visa
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01Requirements
Exact numbers for this document
| Parameter | What it must be |
|---|---|
| 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. |
02Three steps
How to crop it, in three steps
- 01
Upload the photo you want to resize.
- 02
Pick the country and document — the exact size and head ratio come from that profile.
- 03
Download the result — cropped, resized and face-aligned entirely in your browser.
03What we fix
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.
- 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.
- 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.
04Rejections
Why these photos get rejected — and how to fix each one
ReasonFix
The photo taken from the passport used as the e-visa upload→A separate clear passport-style photograph.
A photo file that is not jpeg, tiff or png→A jpeg, tiff or png file.
A photo that is not clear→A clear, sharp passport-style photograph.
05Good to know
Zambia-specific things to know
- Zambia asks for a «clear passport style photograph» and says outright not to upload the photo from the passport — a scan of the passport photo page is not a substitute.
- The file formats named are jpeg, tiff or png; the page gives no pixel size or file limit, so the portal shows the limits at upload.
06Source
Where these numbers come from
Source: Department of Immigration of Zambia. Last checked against the official page on 1 Oct 2026.
What the source confirms
- Department of Immigration of Zambia, «Visa Requirements by Purpose of Visit»: business — a passport sized photo, a passport copy of the applicant, a cover letter on company letterhead, an invitation from the host company, a certified copy of the host's certificate of incorporation; school — a passport sized photo, a passport copy, a cover letter on school letterhead, an acceptance letter, the status of the host or guardian; tourist and KAZA — a passport sized photo, a passport copy, a signed cover letter from the applicant, a hotel booking and a copy of the return air ticket; transit — a passport sized photo, a passport copy and a signed cover letter; ordinary visitor — a passport sized photo, a passport copy, a cover letter from the host in Zambia with the host's address and phone number, a copy of the return air ticket, an optional hotel booking and the status of the host (a copy of the NRC or immigration permit).
- Same page: the lists for a diplomat, an official visit and a religious visit also include a passport sized photo; «All Documents must be in jpg, png or tiff formats»; the «status of host» is the immigration status of the person hosting the visitor, for example a Zambian National Registration Card; persons on study, visiting, temporary employment and temporary permits cannot invite visitors; transit visas for nationals who need a visa and transit by land are valid for a maximum of seven days.
- e-Visa brochure (PDF, 2019), «Upload documents»: all documents required are converted into jpeg, tiff or png formats; «Ensure that you have in place a clear passport style photograph [jpeg, tiff or png]. Do not upload the photo from your passport.» The brochure lists the e-visa fees — USD 50 for a single entry and for the KAZA UniVisa, USD 80 for a double entry, USD 150 for a multiple entry — plus an administrative charge of 1.1 %; entry visas are valid for 90 days from the date of first issuance, except for US nationals whose multiple-entry visas are valid for three years on a reciprocal basis.
07Questions
Questions people ask before cropping
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.