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Russia citizenship application photo checker
Upload a photo — we check it against every requirement of the document and give you a verdict.
- Your photo never leaves your device
- Free, no sign-up
- 33 checks by the authority rules
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Step 1 · Upload a photo
or drop the file onto the drawing on the left
- Your photo never leaves your device
- Free, no sign-up
What we check — the document requirements
- 1Size and filePhoto and file size — as this document expects them30 × 40 mm
- 2Head in the photoHow much of the photo the head takes — from the crown to the chin70–80 % of the photo height
- 3Eye heightHow high the eyes sit — measured from the bottom edge of the photo55–70 % from the bottom of the photo
- 4BackgroundColour and evenness of the background behind the headplain white
- 5Glasses and headwearWhether glasses and head coverings are allowed — by this document's rulesglasses — no glare
- 6Pose and faceLooking straight at the camera, mouth closed, a calm faceneutral face
- 7Light and sharpnessEven light on the face, a sharp colour photoeven light, sharp photo
- Document
- citizenship application30 × 40 mm
- Rules
- Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federationchecked word for word 30 Sep 2026 · source
- Checked
- in your browserthe photo stays on your device
- Verdict
- waiting for a photo
Notes to the sheet
Russia citizenship application photo requirements at a glance
- The Russia citizenship application photo is 30 × 40 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 white.
- 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 Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation, checked against the official text on 30 Sep 2026.
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 Russia citizenship application photo?
30 × 40 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 Russia citizenship application photo need?
Plain, even white — no shadows, patterns or objects behind you. If yours is different, the free fix replaces it.
Can I wear glasses in the Russia citizenship application 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 Russia citizenship application photo?
No: the expression is neutral, the mouth closed, the eyes looking straight into the camera.
Can I wear a head covering in the Russia citizenship application photo?
Only for religious reasons — and the whole face must stay visible, from chin to forehead, without shadows.
Which rules is the Russia citizenship application photo checked against?
The rules of the authority that issues the document: Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation. The numbers are checked word for word against the official text; every verdict row has a «Why» with the rule quote and a link to the source.
Can I print the Russia citizenship application photo at home?
Yes: «Print on a 10 × 15 sheet» lays out your Russia citizenship application photo (30 × 40 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.