Uganda e-Visa photo requirements: 600x600px, under 250 KB

Uganda's e-Visa photo must be square (1:1 aspect ratio), physically 2 x 2 inches (51 x 51 mm), with a digital resolution of at least 600 x 600 pixels, and a file size under 250 KB. The portal rejects photos smaller than 600 x 600 pixels outright. The photo should show head and shoulders only, in color, against a plain background with no shadows.

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Why the 600x600 pixel floor trips people up

Most portals enforce a maximum file size, but Uganda's e-visa also enforces a minimum resolution: below 600 x 600 pixels, the upload is rejected regardless of how small the file is. This catches heavily compressed or downscaled photos that would otherwise pass a file-size check elsewhere.

Staying under 250 KB without losing resolution

The fix is compressing a properly sized photo rather than shrinking its dimensions: keep the image at 600 x 600 pixels or larger, and reduce JPEG quality until the file lands under 250 KB. This keeps you above the resolution floor while meeting the file-size ceiling.

Frequently asked questions

What is the minimum photo resolution for the Uganda e-visa?

600 x 600 pixels. Photos smaller than that are rejected by the portal.

What is the maximum file size for a Uganda e-visa photo?

250 KB. The passport photo, passport bio page, and travel document each need to be under 250 KB.

Does the Uganda e-visa photo need to show my shoulders?

Yes, head and shoulders only, in color, against a plain background, facing the camera directly with a neutral expression.

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