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EU Long-Term Residence Permitplain lightglasses — no glaresample

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What we check — the document requirements

  1. 1Size and filePhoto and file size — as this document expects them40 × 50 mm
  2. 2Head in the photoHow much of the photo the head takes — from the crown to the chin70–80 % of the photo height
  3. 3Eye heightHow high the eyes sit — measured from the bottom edge of the photo55–70 % from the bottom of the photo
  4. 4BackgroundColour and evenness of the background behind the headplain light
  5. 5Glasses and headwearWhether glasses and head coverings are allowed — by this document's rulesglasses — no glare
  6. 6Pose and faceLooking straight at the camera, mouth closed, a calm faceneutral face
  7. 7Light and sharpnessEven light on the face, a sharp colour photoeven light, sharp photo
Document
EU Long-Term Residence Permit40 × 50 mm
Rules
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Estoniageneral authority rules · 30 Sep 2026 · source
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Notes to the sheet

  1. Estonia EU Long-Term Residence Permit photo requirements at a glance

    • The Estonia EU Long-Term Residence Permit photo is 40 × 50 mm.
    • The head takes up 70–80 % of the photo height.
    • The eyes sit at 55–70 % from the bottom of the photo.
    • Background: plain light.
    • Glasses are fine if the lenses are clear and free of glare.
    • Head coverings only for religious reasons, with the whole face visible.
    • Neutral expression, mouth closed.
    • Rules: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Estonia, checked on 30 Sep 2026.

  2. What we don't check

    • When the picture was taken. We read the date from the file if it survived, but re-saving wipes it — and many authorities ask for a recent photo.
    • Whether the picture was edited. Retouching, filters and AI changes cannot be proved from a file.
    • Whether you have sent this picture before. Some authorities reject a photo that was already used in an earlier application.
    • How the photo will be printed. Paper, trimming and print quality cannot be judged from a file.
    • The route you apply through. Some countries want a code from an approved photographer, or take the picture at the office themselves.

Frequently asked

What size is the Estonia EU Long-Term Residence Permit photo?

40 × 50 mm, with the head taking up 70–80 % of the photo height. The check compares your photo with these numbers and crops it to size for free.

What background does the Estonia EU Long-Term Residence Permit photo need?

Light and plain — white or light grey, for example, without shadows or patterns. If yours does not fit, the free fix replaces it.

Can I wear glasses in the Estonia EU Long-Term Residence Permit photo?

Yes, if the lenses are clear, free of glare and the frame does not cover the eyes. Sunglasses and tinted lenses are not allowed.

Can I smile in the Estonia EU Long-Term Residence Permit photo?

No: the expression is neutral, the mouth closed, the eyes looking straight into the camera.

Can I wear a head covering in the Estonia EU Long-Term Residence Permit photo?

Only for religious reasons — and the whole face must stay visible, from chin to forehead, without shadows.

Which rules is the Estonia EU Long-Term Residence Permit photo checked against?

The general photo requirements of the authority (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Estonia) — it has no separate page for this document. Where the authority gives no numbers, the ICAO document photo baseline applies: «Why» on every row shows which.

Can I print the Estonia EU Long-Term Residence Permit photo at home?

Yes: «Print on a 10 × 15 sheet» lays out your Estonia EU Long-Term Residence Permit photo (40 × 50 mm) on a standard sheet — print it at a photo shop or on a home printer; the size on the sheet is exact.

Is the check free? Is my photo uploaded anywhere?

Free, no sign-up. The check and the fix run right in your browser — the photo never leaves your device; it goes to a server only if you choose the AI yourself.