Zambia e-Visa photo requirements: 35x45mm explained

Zambia's e-Visa photo must be 35 x 45 mm (3.5 x 4.5 cm), which is 827 x 1063 pixels at 600 DPI, in JPEG format against a plain white background. Head height, measured chin to crown, should fall between 31.5 mm and 36 mm. Keep a neutral expression with both eyes open, looking directly at the camera, and no hat or head covering except for religious reasons.

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Head height is the number people miss

The overall photo is 35 x 45 mm, but the head itself needs to measure between 31.5 mm and 36 mm from chin to the top of the head, a narrower band than the frame size alone suggests. A photo that's the right overall size but zoomed too far out or in still fails on this measurement.

Format and background

JPEG format, plain white background, no shadows, color, not black and white, taken recently. Independent guides to Zambia's e-visa system converge on these figures, including the 827 x 1063 pixel conversion at 600 DPI. Apply only through the official portal, evisa.zambiaimmigration.gov.zm, to avoid third-party markups.

Frequently asked questions

What size photo does Zambia's e-visa need?

35 x 45 mm (3.5 x 4.5 cm), or 827 x 1063 pixels at 600 DPI, JPEG format, plain white background.

How is head size measured for Zambia's e-visa photo?

Chin to the top of the head, and it needs to fall between 31.5 mm and 36 mm.

Can I wear a headscarf in a Zambia e-visa photo?

Only for religious reasons, and your full face must still be visible from chin to forehead.

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