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Uzbekistan vs Russia visa photo: both 35 × 45 mm
Uzbekistan and Russia both ask for 35 × 45 mm. Head height, background and glasses, side by side.
Can you use the same photo for both?
Partially. Uzbekistan and Russia publish the same print size (35 × 45 mm), and the background rules overlap but not on white — Uzbekistan: Plain light; Russia: Light grey. A background that both rules allow works for both; check each linked page before reusing one photo.
In short
Uzbekistan and Russia use the same photo dimensions for this document. The other specifications (head-height, background, glasses) may still differ — see below.
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 | Uzbekistan | Russia |
|---|---|---|
| Photo size= same | 35 × 45 mm | 35 × 45 mm |
| File size limit | ≤ 1 MB | The authority does not publish this detail |
| Background | Plain light background without textures, shadows, or foreign objects. | Light grey plain background without textures or shadows; this differs from the Russian international passport, where the background is white. |
| Glasses | Eyes must be fully visible; no tinted lenses or strong reflections. | Eyes must be fully visible; no tinted lenses or strong reflections. |
| Expression | Neutral expression, mouth closed, eyes open. | Neutral expression, mouth closed, eyes open. |
| Head covering | The authority does not publish this detail | Religious reasons only; must not cover the facial oval. |
| Pose | Full face, head centred, no tilt or rotation. | Strictly full face, no tilt. |
| Lighting / shadows | Shadows, overexposure, and reflections not permitted. | Shadows, overexposure, and reflections not permitted. |
| Authority | Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan and the official electronic visa portal e-visa.gov.uz | Consular Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia |
| Last verified | 1 Oct 2026 | 1 Oct 2026 |
Read each rule set in full
Frequently asked questions
Can I use the same photo for Uzbekistan and Russia?
Partially. Uzbekistan and Russia publish the same print size (35 × 45 mm), and the background rules overlap but not on white — Uzbekistan: Plain light; Russia: Light grey. A background that both rules allow works for both; check each linked page before reusing one photo.
Which photo is larger — Uzbekistan or Russia?
Neither — both countries use the same 35 × 45 mm photo for this document.
What background colour do Uzbekistan and Russia require?
Uzbekistan requires: Plain light. Russia requires: Light grey.