Tanzania Biometric Photo Size
35×45 mm, ICAO 9303
How should a Tanzania passport photo look?
Tanzania passport and national ID card (kitambulisho cha taifa) applications require an ICAO-compliant 35×45 mm biometric photo. The background must be plain white, the face neutral and eyes open. The photo must have been taken within the last 6 months.
Photo Size
35×45 mm
Head Ratio
70%
Eye Position
56% from bottom
Top Margin
3-5 mm
Background Color
White
Standard
ICAO 9303
Requirements & Notes
Tanzanian photo follows ICAO standards. White background required.
Issuing authorities
Passport applications are handled by the Immigration Services Department (ISD). The national ID card is issued by the National Identification Authority (NIDA).
Preparing your photo with PhotoID Studio
PhotoID Studio crops your image to 35×45 mm, replaces the background with white, and resizes it to meet ISD and NIDA requirements. You can save the result for digital submission or home printing.
Photo capture tips
Stand against a plain white wall in even natural or artificial light. The camera should be at eye level, your face fully visible from the front, and hair must not cover the face.
Common rejection reasons
• Background is not plain white or has shadows. • Eyes are closed or glasses are worn. • Face is not looking directly at the camera or expression is not neutral. • Photo is older than 6 months.
Pricing and output
PhotoID Studio uses an annual subscription that covers all country formats including Tanzania passport and ID. Download the prepared image and print it at any photo lab.
Used For
- Passport
- ID card
- Visa
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the photo size for a Tanzania passport?
35×45 mm, ICAO-compliant biometric photo with a plain white background.
- Can the same photo be used for a NIDA national ID?
Yes; NIDA national ID applications also accept a 35×45 mm biometric photo with a white background.
- How recent must the photo be?
Tanzanian authorities require a photo taken within the last 6 months.
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