Botswana Visa Photo Specifications

Detailed Botswana Visa Photo Requirements

Botswana visa photos must meet the same standards as passport photos. Below is a comprehensive guide for tourist, business, and visitor visa applications.

Photo Basics

• Your photo must be in full color — black and white photos are not accepted
• Must be a recent photo, taken within the last 6 months
• The photo must be clear and in focus, with no blurriness or pixelation
• No filters or digital alteration
• Must reflect your current appearance

Size and Dimensions

• Photo size: exactly 30 × 40 mm (3 × 4 cm)
• Your head should occupy 70–80% of the photo
• Face height: approximately 28–32 mm from chin to top of head
• Printed on matte photo-quality paper

Pose and Expression

• Face the camera directly — your head must not be tilted or turned
• Maintain a neutral facial expression with your mouth closed
• Both eyes must be open and clearly visible
• Ensure your face is fully visible from chin to forehead

Background

• Use a plain white background
• No patterns, objects, or shadows
• Sufficient contrast between your face and the background

Glasses

Glasses are not permitted in Botswana visa photos. You must remove all eyeglasses before taking the photo.

Head Coverings and Hats

• No hats or head coverings, unless worn for religious purposes (with signed statement) or medical reasons (with doctor's note)
• No headphones, earbuds, or wireless hands-free devices

Clothing

• Wear regular street clothes
• Do not wear uniforms
• Clothing must contrast with the white background

How to Take a Botswana Visa Photo at Home

Follow these simple steps to take a compliant Botswana visa photo at home using your smartphone.

1

Use a Smartphone or Digital Camera

Any modern smartphone camera works. Make sure the lens is clean and use the highest resolution. Ask someone to take the photo for you.

2

Find Good Lighting

Stand facing a window with natural daylight. Avoid direct sunlight.

Tip: Our AI tool will automatically replace your background with white.

3

Dress Appropriately

Wear regular street clothes. Avoid uniforms and white tops. Remove glasses.

4

Pose Correctly

Stand about 1.2 meters in front of the camera, head facing directly forward, shoulders relaxed.

5

Maintain a Neutral Expression

Both eyes open, mouth closed, neutral expression. No smiling.

Good and Bad Examples of Botswana Visa Photos

Comparison of acceptable and unacceptable visa photos

Frequently Asked Questions