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Rwanda e-passport photo and signature size
The Rwanda e-passport form takes a photo file of at most 200 KB (JPG/JPEG) and a signature file of at most 50 KB (PDF). It also takes supporting documents (at most 500 KB).
Rwanda e-passport photo
JPG · under 200 KB (at most 200,000 bytes) · original pixel size · white background
PixelFit aims at 200,000 bytes or less, so the file passes whether the form counts 1 KB as 1,000 or 1,024 bytes.
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The result appears here: the exact byte count, pixel size and quality, the size before and after, a preview and a download button.
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Rwanda e-passport upload specifications
Values for the Rwanda e-passport first application on IremboGov, copied from IremboGov support: Tips and how to apply for an e-passport for the first time, checked 31 October 2026; "not stated" means the source gives no figure for it.
| Upload | Pixel size | Print size | File size | Format | Background |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photo | not stated | not stated | at most 200 KB | JPG/JPEG | not stated |
| Signature | not stated | not stated | at most 50 KB | not stated | |
| Supporting documents | not stated | not stated | at most 500 KB | not stated |
What the Rwanda e-passport KB limits mean in bytes
The Rwanda e-passport photo limit of 200 KB is 204,800 bytes when 1 KB = 1,024 bytes and 200,000 bytes when 1 KB = 1,000 bytes; a file of 200,000 bytes or less passes either way.
The Rwanda e-passport signature limit of 50 KB is 51,200 bytes when 1 KB = 1,024 bytes and 50,000 bytes when 1 KB = 1,000 bytes; a file of 50,000 bytes or less passes either way.
The Rwanda e-passport supporting documents limit of 500 KB is 512,000 bytes when 1 KB = 1,024 bytes and 500,000 bytes when 1 KB = 1,000 bytes; a file of 500,000 bytes or less passes either way.
Largest Rwanda e-passport photo under 200 KB
The Rwanda e-passport source gives a file-size limit but no pixel size for the photo. Measured on a public-domain portrait, a 7:9 (35 × 45 mm shape) JPG at quality 85 stays under 200 KB up to about 1,086 × 1,396 px (195 KB), so any common camera photo has to be scaled down before it fits.
Rwanda e-passport rejection checklist
Upload checks computed from the Rwanda e-passport specification; a file that fails any one of them is usually refused at upload or flagged later.
- Photo: File type is JPG/JPEG (a PNG or HEIC renamed to .jpg is still rejected).
- Photo: The Rwanda e-passport photo file is no larger than 200 KB (200,000 bytes is safe under both KB definitions).
How to resize your photo for Rwanda e-passport
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Take or scan the photo
Use a recent photo.
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Load the preset
Drop the file into the tool at the top of this page. The "Rwanda e-passport photo" preset is already set to at most 200 KB, as JPG/JPEG.
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Check the result
Read the before and after sizes: the Rwanda e-passport photo must end at or under 200,000 bytes. Download it.
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Switch to the signature
Pick the "Rwanda e-passport signature" preset, set to at most 50 KB as PDF, and repeat with the signature file.
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Upload and preview
Upload the files on the Rwanda e-passport form and check the preview before you submit; verify the figures with the official notice first.
What the Rwanda e-passport source also says
- The signature goes in as a PDF, not an image: scan or photograph it, then save it as a PDF of 50 KB or less.
Rwanda e-passport compared with similar forms
Of these 5 forms, the Rwanda e-passport photo limit of 200 KB is the strictest, level with OCI and Indonesia e-VOA; a file made for a stricter form usually passes a more generous one only if it also meets the minimum and the pixel size.
| Form | Photo size | Photo file size | Signature file size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rwanda e-passport (this page) | no pixel size stated | at most 200 KB | at most 50 KB |
| Rwanda visa | no pixel size stated | at most 500 KB | none |
| Kenya eCitizen | 207 × 207 px | no file-size limit stated | none |
| OCI | 630 × 810 px | at most 200 KB | at most 100 KB |
| Indonesia e-VOA | no pixel size stated | at most 200 KB | none |
Where the Rwanda e-passport figures come from
Verify with the official Rwanda e-passport notice before you submit: forms change between application cycles and the check on the live portal is final.
Sources
- IremboGov support: Tips and how to apply for an e-passport for the first time, Directorate General of Immigration and Emigration (DGIE), Rwanda, through IremboGov, checked 31 October 2026: support.irembo.gov.rw/en/support/solutions/articles/47001…
- Measured by PixelFit with sharp 0.35.5 / libvips 8.18.7 on 31 October 2026, interpolated to each Rwanda e-passport target size, on this sample: head-and-shoulders portrait, Pete Souza (Official White House photo), public domain: commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:President_Barack_Obama.jpg
Frequently asked questions
What is the photo size for Rwanda e-passport in KB?
The Rwanda e-passport photo must be at most 200 KB (keep it at or under 200,000 bytes to be safe), as JPG/JPEG. The source gives no pixel size, so the file size and type are what the form checks.
What is the signature size for Rwanda e-passport?
The Rwanda e-passport signature must be at most 50 KB, as PDF.
How do I resize my photo to 200 KB for Rwanda e-passport?
Open the tool on this page with the Rwanda e-passport photo preset, drop the file and download the result: it searches JPG quality until the file is under 200 KB. Nothing is uploaded.
Can I upload a PNG or PDF for the Rwanda e-passport photo?
Only JPG/JPEG; PNG, PDF, HEIC are not listed. The tool can turn a PNG, WebP or (in Safari) HEIC file into JPG while it resizes.
Related
Similar forms
- Rwanda visa photo size at most 500 KB
- Kenya eCitizen photo size no file-size limit stated
- OCI photo and signature size at most 200 KB
- Indonesia e-VOA photo size at most 200 KB
- Pakistan passport photo size at most 3 MB
- Delhi High Court JJA photo and signature size 100 KB–200 KB
Compress to the Rwanda e-passport limits
- Compress an image to 200 KB Rwanda e-passport photo limit at most 200 KB
- JPG to PDF under 50 KB Rwanda e-passport signature
- JPG to PDF under 500 KB Rwanda e-passport supporting documents
Resize to the exact size
Change the file format
- PNG to JPG Rwanda e-passport accepts JPG/JPEG
- WEBP to JPG Rwanda e-passport accepts JPG/JPEG
- HEIC to JPG Rwanda e-passport accepts JPG/JPEG