Bangladesh Passport Photo Requirements & Guidelines

Bangladesh moved to an e-passport system, and its photo rules surprise people in two ways: the standard print size is 45 × 55 mm (not the usual 35 × 45 mm), and for adults the biometric photo is captured in person at the Department of Immigration & Passports (DIP). Knowing the spec still matters, because the background and presentation rules are strict.

This guide breaks down every current Bangladesh passport photo rule for 2026 — the 45 × 55 mm size, the plain white background, the online upload specs, and how on-site capture works.

Bangladesh Passport Photo Requirements at a Glance

Here are the core specifications set by the Department of Immigration & Passports (DIP):

Get any one of these wrong and the photo can be rejected, so it is worth checking each before you submit.

Passport Photo Dimensions and Head Position Rules

Exact Passport Size Photo Dimensions

The standard Bangladesh passport print photo is 45 × 55 mm in a portrait format — larger than the 35 × 45 mm used in many countries. For the online application form, a smaller 25 × 30 mm (about 591 × 709 pixels at 600 DPI) JPEG is used where a photo is required.

Head Size, Placement, and Photo Measurement

Your face must be centred and fill roughly 70–80% of the frame, looking directly at the camera with your head level and your full face visible.

Getting the size and crop exactly right by hand is where most people slip up. The simplest fix is to create your Bangladesh passport photo with a tool that crops and resizes to the exact official spec automatically.

Background Requirements

Plain white only

The DIP requires a plain white background for all passport and visa photos. Any off-white, cream, or light grey shade is flagged by consular staff, so use clean white.

Common background mistakes

• Off-white, cream, grey, or coloured backgrounds
• Shadows falling behind the head or shoulders
• Other people, furniture, or objects in the frame
• Uneven lighting that darkens one side of the background

Pose, Expression, and Lighting Rules

Expression and eyes

Keep a neutral expression with your mouth closed and both eyes open, facing the camera directly. No smiling or head tilt.

Lighting and natural look

Use even, front-facing light with no shadows, and keep the photo a natural likeness — avoid filters or altering the brightness and contrast.

How Bangladesh Captures the e-Passport Photo

On-site biometric capture

For adults, the e-passport biometric photo is captured in person at the DIP office in Bangladesh, or at a Bangladesh mission abroad during enrolment — so you often do not upload an adult photo on epassport.gov.bd.

Why the spec still matters

Even with on-site capture, you must present yourself to meet the rules — neutral expression, hair off the face, no glasses glare — for the capture to pass. A compliant photo is also useful for renewals, minors, and missions abroad.

Glasses, Head Coverings, and Other Passport Photo Criteria

Glasses

Photos are best taken without glasses to avoid glare; where worn, the eyes must be fully visible with no reflection or tint.

Head coverings

Religious head coverings are accepted, provided the full face is clearly visible from the bottom of the chin to the top of the forehead, with both edges of the face visible.

Digital vs. Printed Passport Photo Specifications

Printed photo

Where a printed photo is required, provide a recent 45 × 55 mm colour print on good-quality photo paper with a plain white background.

Digital photo

For the online form, upload a 25 × 30 mm JPEG (about 591 × 709 pixels at 600 DPI) with the same white background and framing. Only the delivery format changes.

Top Reasons Bangladesh Passport Photos Get Rejected

• Non-white background — off-white, cream, or grey is flagged
• Wrong size — confusing the 45 × 55 mm print and 25 × 30 mm upload formats
• Head too small or too large — outside the 70–80% band
• Filters or altered brightness/contrast
• Glasses glare obscuring the eyes
• Smiling or a non-neutral expression
• Old photos taken more than six months ago

How to Meet Bangladesh's Passport Picture Requirements at Home

1. Stand 2–3 feet from a plain white wall in even light, with no shadows behind you.
2. Have someone photograph you at eye level from about 4 feet away, or use a tripod and timer.
3. Face the camera directly with a neutral expression, eyes open, mouth closed, and no glasses.
4. Shoot in colour at the highest resolution your phone or camera allows, without filters.
5. Upload it to a tool that sets a white background and crops to the size you need (45 × 55 mm print or 25 × 30 mm upload).
6. Use it for a mission-abroad or minor application, or arrive at your DIP enrolment groomed to match these rules.

Beyond Bangladesh: Other Countries' Requirements

Specifications differ widely between countries — Bangladesh's 45 × 55 mm print size is larger than the 35 × 45 mm common across Asia and Europe, while the US uses a 2 × 2 inch square. If you travel or apply internationally, you can check the rules and generate a compliant photo using our passport photo tool for 150+ countries.

Conclusion

A compliant Bangladesh passport photo comes down to three things: the correct size (45 × 55 mm print or 25 × 30 mm online), a plain white background with no shadows, and a neutral, natural photo taken within the last six months. Nail those — even for an on-site capture — and you avoid the most common rejection reasons.