Rwanda e-Visa photo requirements: 2x2 inch, under 1 MB
Rwanda's e-Visa photo must be square, 2 x 2 inches (51 x 51 mm), showing your full face with both eyes open against a plain white or light background, with no shadows on the face or background. The digital file should be between 10 KB and 1 MB, taken within the last 6 months. No hat or head covering is allowed unless worn daily for religious or medical reasons.
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The size and file limits
The photo must be a perfect square, height equal to width, at 2 x 2 inches (51 x 51 mm), with a file size between 10 KB and 1 MB. There should be no border around the photo and the face should be centered.
One country, two different visa photo specs
Rwanda's own e-visa (for a single-country Rwanda visit) uses the 2 x 2 inch spec above. The separate East African Tourist Visa, a joint visa covering Rwanda, Kenya and Uganda, uses a different digital spec of 500 x 500 pixels minimum. Check which application you are actually completing before sizing your photo, since uploading the wrong format to either portal is a common cause of rejection.
Frequently asked questions
What size photo does the Rwanda e-visa need?
2 x 2 inches (51 x 51 mm), square, file size between 10 KB and 1 MB.
Is the Rwanda e-visa photo the same as the East Africa Tourist Visa photo?
No. Rwanda's own e-visa uses 2 x 2 inches (51 x 51 mm). The joint East Africa Tourist Visa (Rwanda, Kenya, Uganda) uses a different spec, at least 500 x 500 pixels. Confirm which application you are filling out.
Can I wear a headscarf in a Rwanda e-visa photo?
Only if it is worn daily for religious or medical reasons, and only if your full face remains visible with no shadow from the covering.
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