Photo requirements
Zambia passport 1.5x2 inches (51x38 mm)
Discover the official specifications for your Zambia passport photo (Zambia passport 1.5x2 inches (51x38 mm)). It must be 38.1 × 50.8 mm against a white (#FFFFFF) background. This preparation guide reflects the currently published catalog entry; check the application channel's current instructions before submitting.
- Printed size
- 38.1 × 50.8 mm
- Background
- white (#FFFFFF)
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Photo requirements
Photo specification
Use these values as a preparation guide and confirm current official instructions.
| Printed size | 38.1 × 50.8 mm |
|---|---|
| Digital dimensions | 300 DPI JPEG |
| Background | white (#FFFFFF) |
| Head height | 70% |
| File and resolution | 300 DPI JPEG |
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How to make this photo online
A clear three-step workflow from portrait to application-ready file.
- 1
Choose the format
Confirm the country and application document before uploading.
- 2
Upload a clear portrait
Use even lighting, face the camera and keep the full head visible.
- 3
Review and download
Check the crop and current issuing-authority rules before submission.
Capture checklist
Start with a strong source photo to reduce avoidable application issues.
- Look straight at the camera with a neutral expression
- Use soft, even light and avoid shadows
- Keep eyes open and facial features unobstructed
- Use a recent color photo without filters
- Check glasses and head-covering rules for your application
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about creating and submitting this document photo.
What photo size does Zambia passport 1.5x2 inches (51x38 mm) use?
The catalog entry lists 38.1 × 50.8 mm with a white (#FFFFFF) background. Treat this as a preparation reference; the application channel's current instructions remain authoritative.
Does Zambia passport 1.5x2 inches (51x38 mm) specify a head height?
The current catalog entry lists a 70% head height. Confirm it again in the current application channel before submitting.
Where do the Zambia passport 1.5x2 inches (51x38 mm) requirements come from?
The current catalog entry has no verifiable issuing-authority source, so it should not replace official application instructions.
How do print dimensions and upload pixels differ?
This entry lists 38.1 × 50.8 mm. It does not list separate digital dimensions; do not assume any resolution will upload. Physical dimensions, pixel dimensions and file size are separate conditions. Inspect file properties before uploading and avoid automatic scaling when printing. Follow the output format required by your actual application channel.
Does the correct size guarantee photo acceptance?
No. Check the Zambia passport 1.5x2 inches (51x38 mm) application route, pose, full head, background and file format too. Retake a blurred or shadowed source rather than trying to recover detail by compression. Where digital changes are prohibited, do not replace backgrounds or alter facial features. Keep the original; a software result is not an official acceptance decision.
Official reference
Requirements can change. Verify the latest instructions on the issuing authority's official website before applying.