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Every Zambia document photo format: Passport, National ID card, Visa, Residence card and 2 more. Compare all 6 official sizes and make the one you need from a selfie — preview free.

Requirements verified: 04.08.2026

Zambia

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Document Size Background Glasses Headwear File
Driving licence 35 × 45 mm White plain Not allowed Only for religious reasons JPG · ≤ 2 MB
National ID card 38 × 51 mm White plain Not allowed Only for religious reasons JPG · ≤ 2 MB
Passport 38 × 51 mm White plain Not allowed Only for religious reasons JPG · ≤ 2 MB
Residence card 35 × 45 mm White plain Not allowed Only for religious reasons JPG · ≤ 300 KB
Visa 35 × 45 mm White plain Not allowed Only for religious reasons JPG · ≤ 300 KB
Work permit 35 × 45 mm White plain Not allowed Only for religious reasons JPG · ≤ 300 KB

Need a document photo for Zambia? Below are all 6 formats we prepare for Zambia (Passport, National ID card, Visa, Residence card and 2 more) — each made from your selfie to the exact official size, background and head proportions.

Use the comparison table to check the size, background colour and rules (glasses, headwear) for every Zambia document at a glance, then open the one you need. Each format shows a free watermarked preview first; you pay only for the final file.

Did you know? Zambia

When Zambia's green passport is opened, the inside cover reveals a hologram printed with the national motto "ONE ZAMBIA ONE NATION" - a security feature that doubles as a statement of identity, struck in hot gold foil on the cover above it. That same theme of a fresh start runs through the country's money: the word kwacha means "dawn," chosen to mark the "new dawn of freedom" at independence, while its subunit ngwee means "bright." Zambia even became the first African country to issue polymer banknotes, in 2003 - a small nation of striking firsts that most travellers never notice on the document in their hand.

  • Passport The inside cover of the Zambian passport carries a hologram reading "ONE ZAMBIA ONE NATION," pairing an anti-forgery feature with the country's unity motto.
  • Passport power The Zambian passport recently ranked around 69th on the Henley Passport Index, opening roughly 64 destinations visa-free or with visa on arrival.
  • Citizenship Dual citizenship was only legalised in Zambia on 5 January 2016 under a constitutional amendment - before that, taking a second nationality could cost you your Zambian one.
  • ID document Zambia's core identity document, the green National Registration Card, can only be applied for and collected in person inside Zambia, never from an embassy abroad.
  • Currency The kwacha takes its name from the word for "dawn" (the "new dawn of freedom"), and its subunit, the ngwee, means "bright."
  • Money first In 2003 Zambia became the first African country to issue polymer banknotes, printing its 500 and 1,000 kwacha notes on plastic.
  • Redenomination On 1 January 2013 Zambia knocked three zeros off its currency, turning a 50,000-kwacha note into a 50-kwacha note overnight after decades of inflation.
  • World record Mosi-oa-Tunya - "the smoke that thunders," better known as Victoria Falls - is the world's largest sheet of falling water, 1,708 m wide on the Zambia-Zimbabwe border.
  • Independence Zambia was born as a nation only on 24 October 1964, when Northern Rhodesia gained independence from Britain under first president Kenneth Kaunda.

Sources: Zambian passport — Wikipedia · Visa requirements for Zambian citizens — Wikipedia · Henley Passport Index · Zambian kwacha — Wikipedia · Zambia launches new rebased currency — Lusaka Times · Zambian nationality law — Wikipedia · Mosi-oa-Tunya / Victoria Falls — UNESCO World Heritage Centre · Demographics of Zambia — Wikipedia

FAQ

Which Zambia documents can I make a photo for?
We currently support 6 Zambia formats: Passport, National ID card, Visa, Residence card and 2 more. Each has its own page with the exact requirements.
Are the Zambia photo sizes official?
Yes. Every size, background and head proportion follows the official Zambia requirement for that document. We re-verify the parameters regularly.
When do I pay?
Only after you see the preview and it matches the requirements. Trying another photo is free.
What size photo does Zambia need?
For Passport the photo is 38 × 51 mm; the other formats and their sizes are in the comparison table above. We crop and scale your selfie to the exact size automatically.
What background colour do Zambia document photos need?
They need a plain white background with even lighting and no shadows. We replace your background automatically to match the requirement.
Can I wear glasses in a Zambia document photo?
As a rule glasses should be removed so the eyes are clearly visible without glare; head coverings are usually accepted only for religious reasons and must not shadow the face. The exact rule is shown on each document page.