Zimbabwe eVisa photo requirements: 35 x 45 mm, white background

Zimbabwe's eVisa photo must be 35 x 45 mm (3.5 x 4.5 cm) in physical size, in color against a plain white background, with your face filling roughly 70 to 80 percent of the frame, a neutral expression, no glasses, and no shadows. The photo should be taken within the last 6 months and uploaded as a JPEG. Published file-size ceilings differ by source, some cite 2 MB and others up to 5 MB, so keeping the file under 2 MB clears every quoted limit.

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The background rule is the most common failure

Guidance for the portal is consistent and blunt: colored walls, outdoor backgrounds, and patterned backgrounds are the most frequently cited cause of a rejected Zimbabwe eVisa photo. The background must be plain white or very light, with no shadows cast on the wall behind you and none across your face.

Size, framing, and file settings

35 x 45 mm is the standard passport-photo size used across several African e-visa portals. Frame the shot so your face fills about 70 to 80 percent of the photo, facing the camera directly with a neutral expression and both eyes open, no hat and no glasses. Save the file as a JPEG; since published file-size ceilings range from 2 MB to 5 MB depending on the source, staying under 2 MB keeps the upload inside every figure quoted.

Frequently asked questions

What size photo does the Zimbabwe eVisa need?

35 x 45 mm (3.5 x 4.5 cm), in color, with your face filling roughly 70 to 80 percent of the frame.

What background does a Zimbabwe eVisa photo need?

Plain white or very light, with no shadows, patterns, or other people visible. A colored or outdoor background is the most commonly cited rejection reason.

What is the file size limit for the Zimbabwe eVisa photo?

Published guidance varies, 2 MB in some sources and up to 5 MB in others. Staying under 2 MB, saved as a JPEG, clears every figure cited.

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