Bangladesh Passport Photo Requirements 2026
A Bangladesh passport photo must be 45×55 mm on a plain white background. The head — from chin to crown — must measure between 30 and 35 mm. The Department of Immigration & Passports applies this specification to the Bangladesh e-Passport and visa applications. The NID national ID card uses a smaller 35×45 mm format.
Documents covered
The same official specification applies to all of the following documents:
| Document | Size | |
|---|---|---|
| Bangladesh Passport | 45 × 55 mm (1.77 × 2.17 in) | |
| Bangladesh Visa | 45 × 55 mm (1.77 × 2.17 in) | |
| Bangladesh NID | 35 × 45 mm (1.38 × 1.77 in) |
Detailed requirements
Background
Plain white only. No textures, patterns, or shadows.
Expression and eyes
Neutral expression, mouth closed, both eyes open. No smiling.
Glasses
Glasses are allowed only with clear lenses and no glare. Sunglasses are not permitted.
Headwear
No headwear except for daily religious wear that does not cover the face.
Recency
The photo must have been taken within the last six months.
Digital format
For Bangladesh e-Passport online applications, digital photos must be JPEG at 45×55 mm aspect ratio, minimum 300 DPI.
Country-specific notes
- Bangladesh uses an unusual 45×55 mm passport format — larger than most countries.
- The Bangladesh NID national ID uses a different smaller 35×45 mm format.
Common rejection reasons
These are the most frequent reasons passport offices reject submitted photos.
- 1 Photo is 35×45 mm instead of 45×55 mm — confusion with NID format.
- 2 Background is not pure white.
- 3 Smiling or showing teeth.
- 4 Glasses cause glare on the lenses.
- 5 Photo is older than six months.
How to take it yourself in 3 steps
Plain white background
Stand 0.5 m from a pure white wall. Diffuse daylight in front, no shadow behind.
Take a neutral shot
Camera at eye level, 1.5 m away. Mouth closed, neutral expression.
Output Bangladesh format
Photo must be 45×55 mm for the e-Passport — different from the 35×45 mm NID format. Our app outputs the correct format.
Frequently asked questions
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