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Ghana Passport Photo — at home in 60 seconds

Ghanaian biometric (chip) passport – online application (passport.mfa.gov.gh)

Take it with your phone against a plain, light wall. We crop it to the exact size and check the head size, position and background against the published rules.

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A Ghana Passport Photo must be a digital file of 140 × 170 px (up to 250 KB, JPEG), on a white background, taken within the last 6 months. A photo you take yourself is accepted when it meets these rules.

Digital file
140 × 170 px · up to 250 KB · JPEG

Verified October 7, 2026 from Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ghana - Passport Office.

Photo requirements

Summarised from the official sources below.

Digital file
140 × 170 px · up to 250 KB · JPEG
Background
White. Do not wear white clothing to the photo capture at the Passport Application Centre.
Expression
Neutral expression, mouth closed, eyes open and clearly visible, facing the camera with your full face visible.
Glasses
No glasses or sunglasses, except medical glasses.
Head covering
Not allowed, except for religious reasons.
Photo age
Taken within the last 6 months
Online application
passport.mfa.gov.gh application form, followed by an appointment for biometric capture.
More rules (6)
  • The photo must meet ICAO standards.
  • Upload a JPEG file (the FAQ also allows PDF).
  • The file size limit varies by mission from 250 KB to 1 MB; a file of 250 KB or less meets every limit.
  • Keep your forehead and both ears fully visible, and do not wear large earrings.
  • Your photo, fingerprints and signature are also taken at the Passport Application Centre or mission during enrolment.
  • Printed photos are not required for new or renewal applications.

This document uses a digital photo, so there is nothing to print.

How to take it at home

  1. Stand about half a metre in front of a plain, light wall, facing a window.
  2. Hold the phone at arm’s length or ask someone to help. The live guide checks distance, light and head position.
  3. Get your digital file and print sheet. Print at 100% or upload the file.

Price

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  • Checked against the official rules Every rule comes from the issuing authority’s own website, last verified on October 7, 2026.
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Official sources

Verified on October 7, 2026

Questions

What size is a Ghana Passport Photo?

Digital: 140 × 170 px · up to 250 KB · JPEG.

Can I take my Ghana Passport Photo at home?

Yes. The photo is not taken at the office and no registered photographer is required, so a photo you take yourself is accepted when it meets the rules on this page.

What background is required?

White. Do not wear white clothing to the photo capture at the Passport Application Centre.

Can I smile?

Neutral expression, mouth closed, eyes open and clearly visible, facing the camera with your full face visible.

Can I wear glasses?

No glasses or sunglasses, except medical glasses.

Can I wear a head covering?

Not allowed, except for religious reasons.

How recent must the photo be?

Taken within the last 6 months.

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