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Russia vs Kazakhstan passport photo — full spec comparison
Side-by-side comparison of passport photo requirements for Russia and Kazakhstan, sourced from each issuing authority.
In short
Russia and Kazakhstan use the same photo dimensions for this document. The other specifications (head-height, background, glasses) may still differ — see below.
Can you use the same photo for both?
Usually not. Both documents use 35 × 45 mm, but the background requirements differ — Russia: White; Kazakhstan: Light grey. A photo prepared for one may be rejected by the other.
Specification table
Every value in this table is taken from the official publications of the two issuing authorities. Open either country page for the full rule set, the printable layout and the source links.
| Attribute | Russia | Kazakhstan |
|---|---|---|
| Photo size | 35 × 45 mm | 35 × 45 mm |
| Digital photo (px) | Not specified by the issuing authority | 413×531 px |
| Head height | Not specified by the issuing authority | 71–80% (32–36 mm) |
| Background | Even white background without stripes, spots, foreign objects, or shadows. | Plain white or light grey background. |
| Glasses | Citizens who permanently wear glasses must be photographed wearing glasses without tinted lenses; frame must not cover the eyes. | Clear glasses only, no reflections; sunglasses prohibited. |
| Expression | Neutral expression, mouth closed. | Neutral expression, mouth closed, eyes open. |
| Head covering | Permitted for religious reasons, provided the head covering does not conceal the facial oval. | Religious reasons only; must not cover the facial oval. |
| Pose | Strictly full face, neutral expression, mouth closed. | Strictly full face, head without rotation or tilt, shoulders level. |
| Lighting / shadows | Shadows and foreign objects in the background not permitted. | Shadows on the face and background not permitted. |
| Attire | Uniforms, outer clothing, and scarves covering part of the chin not permitted. | Not specified by the issuing authority |
| Authority | Saint Petersburg public services portal / Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia | eGov.kz / Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kazakhstan |
| Verification | Official — exact | Official — exact |
| Last verified | 2026-05-21 | 2026-05-17 |
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Frequently asked questions
Can I use the same photo for Russia and Kazakhstan?
Usually not. Both documents use 35 × 45 mm, but the background requirements differ — Russia: White; Kazakhstan: Light grey. A photo prepared for one may be rejected by the other.
Which photo is larger — Russia or Kazakhstan?
Neither — both countries use the same 35 × 45 mm photo for this document.
What background colour do Russia and Kazakhstan require?
Russia requires: White. Kazakhstan requires: Light grey.