Sierra Leone Passport Photo — Requested “as specified”
Sierra Leone's Immigration Department lists a passport photo among its typical requirements, but describes it only as “as specified” — it publishes no millimetre size, background colour or pixel figure. So this page does not repeat one. What the official site does set out is the Passport Online process: buy a voucher, apply online, and book biometrics, against a short list of typical requirements. Verified against the Sierra Leone Immigration Department (slid.gov.sl), September 2026.
What the official site states about the photo
| Photo requirement | Passport photo — “as specified” |
| Size | Not published (no mm format on the site) |
| Background / dpi / px | Not published |
| Where it is listed | “Typical requirements” for a passport application |
| Source | Sierra Leone Immigration Department (slid.gov.sl) |
The official requirement is stated as:
“Passport photo (as specified).”
The Passport Online process, in the site's words
Under the heading Passport Online, the Immigration Department sets out a three-step process for passport issuance or renewal:
“Buy a voucher, apply online, and book biometrics for passport issuance or renewal.”
- Buy voucher — purchase through approved channels and keep your voucher code safe.
- Apply online — complete the application form and upload the required documents.
- Book biometrics — select an appointment date and time for biometric capture and submission.
The photo sits inside step 2, as one of the documents you upload. Because the site gives no photograph dimensions, there is no official size to prepare against — follow whatever the application form itself asks for.
Typical requirements
The site lists a short set of typical requirements for a passport application:
- Birth certificate / proof of citizenship
- National ID / valid identification
- Passport photo (as specified)
- Supporting documents, as applicable
It adds this caution, worth taking at face value:
“Requirements may vary by application type. Use official guidance and approved channels only.”
What this means for your photo
Do not size a Sierra Leone passport photo to an unofficial number you have seen on a third-party site. The Immigration Department's own pages describe the photo only as “as specified” and publish no dimensions, so treat any specific millimetre or pixel figure as unverified. If the online application form or an Immigration Department office tells you a format, follow that instruction.
60-second Sierra Leone check
- ☐ A passport photo is requested — described only as “as specified”
- ☐ No published size, background or pixel figure — avoid unofficial numbers
- ☐ Process: buy a voucher → apply online → book biometrics
- ☐ Upload the photo with your documents in the online application
- ☐ Requirements can vary by application type — use official channels only
Frequently asked questions
What size is a Sierra Leone passport photo?
Not published. The Sierra Leone Immigration Department lists a passport photo “as specified” but gives no millimetre, pixel or dpi figure, so no official size can be quoted.
Do I need to bring a photo to the office?
The online process has you apply online and upload the required documents, then book biometrics. The site does not say a printed photo must be handed in separately, so check the application form for what it asks.
How do I apply for a Sierra Leone passport?
In the Immigration Department's words: buy a voucher, apply online, and book biometrics for passport issuance or renewal.
What documents are typically required?
A birth certificate or proof of citizenship, national ID or valid identification, a passport photo (as specified), and any supporting documents that apply.
Is the photo size the same for every application?
The site warns that requirements may vary by application type, so confirm against your specific application and use official guidance and approved channels only.
Where can I check the current requirement?
On the Sierra Leone Immigration Department site, slid.gov.sl, under its passport pages. If the form or an office states a format, follow that instruction.
Source note: the “Passport Online” three-step process, the typical-requirements list including the passport photo “as specified”, and the requirement warning are from the Sierra Leone Immigration Department, slid.gov.sl/passport/ (checked October 2026). No photo size or background is published there.
Related: for the countries that do publish a size, see the size chart; set a background with the backgrounds guide; and check a finished file with the passport photo checker. If a photo has been refused, the rejection reasons guide covers the common causes.