Nigerians in the UK: passport and ID photos

Nigerian passports are applied for on the NIS portal, where you upload your photo, then you book biometrics at the High Commission (Nigeria Immigration Service: renewal of passport, Nigeria High Commission, London: passport requirements). Adults renewing can use contactless renewal instead; it isn't open to under-18s or first passports (Nigeria High Commission, London: passport requirements).

Every photo you need, and who takes it

• Passport application or renewal: the upload You take it
  An ICAO photo uploaded on the NIS portal: 600×800 pixels, white background, under 2 MB.
  Size: 35×45 mm, 600×800 px, white
  Source: NIS image compliance check
• Biometrics (first passport, under 18, or no contactless) Staff take it
  Fingerprints and photo at your High Commission appointment.
  Size: No photo to bring
  Source: Nigeria High Commission, London: passport requirements

From each office's own website, checked October 2026. Lines marked Check are ones the office doesn't fully settle. Rules change, so confirm before you apply.

Renew a Nigerian passport from the UK

1. On the NIS portal choose renewal, verify your NIN, upload the photo and pay. (Nigeria Immigration Service: renewal of passport)
2. Book the biometric appointment, or use contactless renewal if you are an adult renewing. (Nigeria High Commission, London: passport requirements)
3. Post the form, receipt, old passport, a £20 postal order and a Royal Mail C4 special delivery envelope. (Nigeria High Commission, London: passport requirements)

Tip: Run the saved photo through the NIS image compliance check before you pay.

Make it at home. Free while we launch. After that, one payment of £5.99 covers one person's photo in every size on this page. Picproved checks the size, background, head size and face rules before you save, and your photo stays on your phone. The office still makes the final decision. Make your Nigeria Passport (NIS portal) photo

For life in the UK

Questions

Which photos do Nigerians in the UK need?

Passport application or renewal: the upload: you take it. Biometrics (first passport, under 18, or no contactless): staff take it at the appointment.

Can I take my Nigerian photo at home in the UK?

Yes for Passport application or renewal. Picproved checks the size, background and face rules before you save. The office still makes the final decision.

Do I need to bring a photo to my Nigerian passport appointment?

Biometrics (first passport, under 18, or no contactless): Fingerprints and photo at your High Commission appointment.

Nigerians in other countries

• Nigerians in the USA: passport and ID photos
• Nigerians in the UAE: passport and ID photos