Ghana Passport photo: 35×45 mm white. Diaspora renewal: https://www.pixid.studio/guide/ghana-passport-photo. Visa corridors: https://www.pixid.studio/guide/ghana. PixID: https://www.pixid.studio/idphoto?document=Ghana%20Passport

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Ghana Passport Photo Requirements & Size — 35×45 mm Guide (2026)

35×45 mm White BG ICAO Diaspora renewal

Quick answer: Ghana passport photos are 35×45 mm, plain white background, head 31–36 mm chin to crown — not US 2×2 (51×51 mm). Ghanaians renewing abroad in the US, UK, or Canada must order 35×45 mm prints or export from PixID ($4.99).

Official sources: passport.mfa.gov.gh · ICAO Doc 9303 · travel.state.gov (US size contrast)

Ghana passport photo requirements — 35×45 mm white background guide

Photo specifications

RequirementSpecification
Print size35×45 mm
BackgroundPlain white
Head height31–36 mm (chin to crown)
Face coverage70–80% of photo
Photos required2 printed (typical new); 1 renewal — confirm with mission
Recency≤ 6 months
GlassesNot recommended
Digital portalJPEG upload where online renewal available

US pharmacy booths default to 2×2 inches (51×51 mm). Ghana requires 35×45 mm — specify the size explicitly when printing abroad.

Renewing a Ghana passport abroad

Ghanaians in the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada renew through the nearest Ghana High Commission or Embassy. Photo specs remain 35×45 mm white — not local passport booth defaults.

  • US: Embassy Washington DC and consulates — order 35×45 mm, not CVS/Walgreens 2×2 unless correctly cropped.
  • UK: Ghana High Commission London — HMPO booth defaults may use different head crops; verify output matches ICAO.
  • Canada: High Commission Ottawa — IRCC-style labs understand 35×45 mm if you specify Ghana passport.
Document photo compliance checks — background, head size, and framing
Passport offices check measurable rules — crop, background, and head height — not whether the photo is flattering.

This page vs foreign visa photos

Ghana passport photos are for MFA renewal. Foreign visa applications use different sizes and crops — see corridor guides:

What usually goes wrong

  • Using US 2×2 inch photo for Ghana passport renewal
  • Warm-toned studio background instead of plain white
  • Head too small in frame
  • White clothing blending into background

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See also

Frequently asked questions

What size is a Ghana passport photo?
35×45 mm — not US 2×2 inches.
Can I renew a Ghana passport in the USA?
Yes — at Ghana Embassy/Consulates. Use 35×45 mm white photos.
Background colour?
Plain white, uniform, shadow-free.
How many photos?
Typically two for new applications; confirm for renewal.
Same size as Canada visa photo?
Both use 35×45 mm print size but different head crops — see Canada corridor guide.
Digital upload?
Online renewal portals may require JPEG — export from PixID at 35×45 mm.

Ghana passport — 35×45 mm white background

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