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Nepal Passport Photo Checker
If you're applying for a Nepal passport, check the photo requirements before submitting. Our Nepal Passport Photo Checker compares your image with the listed dimensions and background guidance in your browser. Preview the result for free; the issuing authority makes the final decision.
Nepal uses 35×45 mm passport photos with a white background, issued by the Department of Passports. Nepali passport photos require a neutral expression and clear frontal view. For US visa applications, the 51×51 mm square format is required. That detail matters — most consumer photo apps still ship with generic templates that ignore these specifics. Upload your image above and we'll measure dimensions, sample the background, run face detection, and tell you exactly what to fix before you submit.
Photo checking happens locally in your browser. Sharing or saving a result is a separate action you choose.
Official Nepal passport photo rules we check
- Required size: 35×45 mm (413×531 px at 300 DPI)
- Required background: White
- Issuing authority: Department of Passports, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Nepal
- Print dimensions: 35×45 mm (1.38×1.77 inches)
- Digital size: 413×531 px at 300 DPI
- Background: White
Common Nepal passport rejection reasons
- Nepal-specific: Submitting portrait-orientation 35×45 mm photos — Nepal's MRP uses 45×35 mm landscape.
- Nepal-specific: Dhaka topi worn too low, covering the eyebrows.
- Nepal-specific: Uploading photos with EXIF rotation the portal misinterprets as sideways.
- Aspect ratio drifted from 35:45 after a careless crop
- Soft focus or motion blur from a handheld phone shot in low light
- Background that looked white to your eye but reads as cream or grey to a calibrated scanner
How to pass the checker
Re-shoot in flat, even lighting
Stand 1.5 m from a plain wall matching the required white background. Use two soft light sources (or window light through a thin curtain) on either side of your face to eliminate the shadow that triggers most Nepal rejections.
Crop precisely to 35×45 mm
Use our free image cropper to pull the exact 35:45 ratio. Position your eyes near the upper third of the frame and leave roughly 5 mm of headroom above the hair — the proportions Department of Passports, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Nepal expects.
Replace the background if it's the wrong colour
If our checker flags the background, compare it with the selected specification (white). The background remover can help prepare another preview; confirm that edited photos are accepted by the authority.
Verify face coverage with the checker
Re-upload the corrected photo and compare the framing with the selected application's guidance. Requirements for head position can vary by application.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Nepali passport photo size?
45×35 mm in landscape orientation on white background for the MRP — different from the portrait orientation used elsewhere. The newer e-passport uses live capture at the Department of Passports in Tripureshwor.
Can I wear a dhaka topi in my Nepali passport photo?
Yes. The traditional Nepali cap is accepted provided it does not shadow the forehead or hide the eyebrows. The face from chin to hairline must remain fully visible.
How accurate is this Nepal passport photo checker?
Our checker reviews dimensions, aspect ratio, background, sharpness and face positioning with on-device detection where available. It cannot duplicate Department of Passports, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Nepal's review or guarantee acceptance. Always check the official instructions for your application.
Does ImageGates upload my photo to a server?
No — every check runs entirely in your browser using WebAssembly. Your photo never leaves your device. That is unique among most online checkers and is why the tool also works offline once loaded.
What file formats does the checker accept for Nepal photos?
The checker accepts JPG, JPEG, PNG and WebP up to 20 MB. Check Department of Passports, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Nepal's instructions for the file formats accepted by your specific application.