Botswana passport photo size & requirements
A Botswana passport or visa photo must be 30 × 40 mm with a plain white background and the head filling 70–78% of the frame. Ohata auto-fits your photo to this exact spec — free, and entirely in your browser.
Official specification
Visa (30 × 40 mm)
- Size
- 30 × 40 mm · 1.2 × 1.6 in
- Head height
- 70–78% of photo height
- Background
- Plain white
- Resolution
- 300 DPI
What your photo must show
- Neutral expression, mouth closed, looking straight at the camera
- Eyes open and clearly visible — no hair across the eyes
- Plain plain white background, evenly lit with no shadows
- No glare on glasses (or remove them); frames must not cover the eyes
- No hats or head coverings, except those worn daily for religious reasons
- Recent photo (taken within the last 6 months), in colour
Botswana passport photo FAQ
What size is a Botswana passport photo?
30 × 40 mm (1.18 × 1.57 in), with the head taking up 70–78% of the photo height.
What background colour is required?
A plain white background, evenly lit with no shadows behind the head.
Can I take a Botswana passport photo at home?
Yes. Take a clear, front-facing photo against a plain wall, then use Ohata to auto-fit your head to the 30 × 40 mm spec and export a single photo or a print-ready sheet — free.