What file size is allowed for a Tanzania visa photo?

Official guidance states that the image size of the photo should not exceed 500 KB for a visa application.

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Passport Photo Size for Tanzania Visa

Q: Can I wear glasses in the Tanzania visa photo?

Official guidance says an applicant who regularly wears eyeglasses is allowed to take the photo with glasses on, but the eyes and facial features should remain clearly visible.

Prepare a compliant Tanzania eVisa photo before upload. Learn the official size limit, JPG/JPEG format rule, 500KB file limit, plain background, full-face framing, glasses, head covering guidance and common upload mistakes.

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Official size rule

Tanzania visa photo size and format

For a Tanzania visa application, the passport-style photo should be a colored image with a plain background. Official guidance states that the photo size should not exceed 45mm length by 35mm width, the image file should not exceed 500KB, and the upload file format must be JPG or JPEG.

The photo should show an unmounted full-face front view, with the applicant facing the camera directly and the full head visible from the top of the hair to the bottom of the chin.

Requirements table

Tanzania eVisa photo requirements explained

Passport photo specifications for Tanzania visa application
Requirement	Accepted guidance	Common mistake to avoid
Color	The photograph must be colored.	Black-and-white, grayscale or heavily filtered photos.
Background	Use a plain background with no distracting shadows or images.	Busy rooms, patterned walls, outdoor backgrounds or strong shadows.
Face position	Show full face from the front, with eyes open and the applicant facing the camera directly.	Side angle, tilted head, closed eyes or cropped chin/forehead.
Photo dimensions	Photo size should not exceed 45mm length by 35mm width.	Uploading a photo with incorrect proportions or scanned document margins.
File size	The image file should not exceed 500KB.	Uploading a high-resolution file that is too large.
File format	The uploaded file must be JPG or JPEG.	Uploading PNG, HEIC, PDF, Word or unsupported file formats.
Expression	Natural facial expression.	Overly expressive pose, exaggerated smile or unclear facial features.
Glasses	If the applicant regularly wears eyeglasses, the photo may be taken with glasses on.	Glare on lenses, dark glasses or frames hiding the eyes.
Head covering	Not permitted except for religious reasons, and the face must remain clearly visible.	Covering the forehead, chin, cheeks or edges of the face.

Preparation steps

How to prepare your Tanzania visa photo before upload

1. Take a fresh color photo

Use a recent image with natural lighting. Stand or sit in front of a plain background and face the camera directly.

2. Frame the full face

Make sure the photo shows the full head from the top of the hair to the bottom of the chin, with both edges of the face visible.

3. Remove distractions

Avoid hats, shadows, busy backgrounds, people behind you, filters, reflections and anything covering facial features.

4. Resize carefully

Resize or compress the image so it stays under the 500KB file-size limit without making the face blurry.

5. Save as JPG or JPEG

Convert smartphone HEIC or PNG files to JPG or JPEG before uploading to the Tanzania visa form.

6. Check before payment

Review your photo, passport scan and other documents before final submission because weak attachments may cause rejection.

Common upload problem

Why Tanzania visa photos are rejected or delayed

Photo problems usually happen when the image is too large, too dark, not in JPG/JPEG format, taken against a busy background, cropped too tightly, blurred, shadowed, or does not show the full face clearly.

Noncompliance with the official photo guidance may cause rejection of the visa application, so the photo should be reviewed carefully before upload.

Do not upload

Files that can create problems

PDF instead of JPG/JPEG photo file.
HEIC image directly from a phone camera.
Screenshot of a photo with phone borders.
Photo embedded inside a Word document.
Selfie with tilted face or visible hand/phone.
Photo with sunglasses or strong lens glare.

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Check the file format, file size, background and face visibility before starting the application. A compliant photo reduces avoidable delays.

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FAQ

Tanzania visa passport photo FAQs

What is the passport photo size for Tanzania visa?

Official Tanzania eVisa guidance states that the photo size should not exceed 45mm length by 35mm width.

What is the maximum file size for a Tanzania visa photo?

The uploaded image size should not exceed 500KB for the visa application.

What file format is accepted?

The uploaded photo file format must be JPG or JPEG. PNG, HEIC, PDF and document files should be converted before upload.

Can I wear glasses in the Tanzania visa photo?

Official guidance allows applicants who regularly wear eyeglasses to take the photo with glasses on, but the eyes and facial features should remain clearly visible.

Can I wear a head covering?

Head coverings are not permitted except for religious reasons. Even then, the facial features from the bottom of the chin to the top of the forehead and both edges of the face must be clearly shown.

What happens if my photo does not meet the requirements?

Official guidance warns that noncompliance with the photo guidance may cause rejection of the visa application. Prepare a compliant image before final submission.