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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.
Specification table
| Attribute | Russia | Kazakhstan |
|---|---|---|
| Photo size | 35 × 45 mm | 35 × 45 mm |
| Head height | — | 71–80% |
| Background | White | Light grey |
| Glasses | see glasses rule | glasses prohibited |
| 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 |
