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SourceEmbassy of Afghanistan in Kuala Lumpur (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Afghanistan)
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Quick answer: The recommended Afghanistan visa photo size is 35 × 45 mm. Plain white background. Head occupies 70–80% of photo height. Neutral expression, clear lenses only, no glare. Last verified .
Requirements
| Format | 35 × 45 mm |
|---|---|
| Head height | 70–80% of photo height |
| Background | Plain white background. Make photo background white — Afghanistan visa → |
| Pose | Strictly full face, head without rotation or tilt, shoulders level. |
| Expression | Neutral expression, mouth closed, eyes open. |
| Glasses | Clear glasses only, no reflections; sunglasses prohibited. See full rules → |
| Lighting | Shadows on the face and background not permitted. |
| Head covering | Religious reasons only; must not cover the facial oval. |
| Attire | Neutral clothing, shoulders visible, without uniform or distracting accessories. |
| File format | JPG / PNG |
| File size | max 100 KB Compress photo to 100 KB — Afghanistan visa → |
| Millimetres | 35 × 45 mm |
|---|---|
| Centimetres | 3.5 × 4.5 cm |
| Inches | 1.38 × 1.77″ |
| Pixels at 300 dpi | 413 × 531 px |
| Pixels at 600 dpi | 827 × 1063 px |
For an Afghan visa applied for at the Embassy of Afghanistan in Kuala Lumpur the embassy asks for «two standard passport size photos, affixed to the appropriate box on the application form» — «identical, recent, colour on a white background, taken directly off the face and show both ears». For the online application the notes say «Photo specifications: size 3.5 cm × 4.5 cm, background white, file type JPG/PNG, file size maximum 100 KB», and documents must be at most 100 KB. On the appointment day the applicant brings the original passport, the printed online application form and two recent passport-size photos; the fee is non-refundable and a normal visa takes 3–5 working days. The embassy issues visas to individuals residing in and applying from Malaysia, single-entry for a one-month stay except business visas. The text was read in an Internet Archive copy of 8 October 2025.
Examples and mistakes
One compliant example next to the six most common rejection causes for Afghanistan visa applications. These are the differences that most often determine whether a document photo is accepted.
Typical reasons a photo is rejected under the rules Embassy of Afghanistan in Kuala Lumpur (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Afghanistan) publishes: what is wrong and what to change.
| Reason | Fix |
|---|---|
| Photographs that are not identical, not recent, not in colour or not on a white background | Two identical recent colour photographs on a white background. |
| A face turned away or with an ear hidden | Taken directly off the face, with both ears visible. |
| An online photo that is not a JPG or PNG of at most 100 KB | A JPG or PNG of 3.5 × 4.5 cm on white, at most 100 KB. |
How to take it
Background: plain white
The tool puts in the required background. Stand half a metre from a plain light wall, face a window and shoot without flash — then there are no shadows on your face or on the wall.
Head: 70–80 % of the photo height
Camera at eye level, about a metre away; head and shoulders in the shot. The tool crops it to 35 × 45 mm.
Clear lenses only, no glare
If you wear glasses, check the shot: no glare on the lenses, eyes clearly visible.
Neutral expression, mouth closed, eyes open
Look straight into the lens with your head level; keep hair away from your eyes and eyebrows.
An ordinary selfie will do: we fix the background, light and framing ourselves — to this document's rules. The preview is free.
Head straightHold the phone at eye level and your head straightens by itself.
Face uncoveredMove your hair away so your eyes and eyebrows show.
No glare on glassesStand so that no light reflects in the lenses.Printing and submission
| 10 × 15 cm · 4 × 6″ | 8 (4 × 2) |
|---|---|
| A4 · 21 × 29.7 cm | 36 (6 × 6) |
Print at 100% scale, borderless, and turn off fit-to-page so each photo keeps its exact size.
An Afghan visa is applied for online (e-consulate) and finished at an appointment at the embassy, with two identical colour photographs and the printed form; for applicants in Malaysia the embassy in Kuala Lumpur issues it.
1A, Jalan Mengkuang, Ampang Hilir, 55000 Kuala Lumpur
Two identical colour photographs on white, both ears visible; online JPG/PNG 3.5 × 4.5 cm, at most 100 KB.
Authority page| Authority | Embassy of Afghanistan in Kuala Lumpur (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Afghanistan) |
|---|---|
| Source | Visa — online application notes and documents |
| Verified |
Questions
The embassy's notes for the online application say 3.5 cm × 4.5 cm, white background, JPG or PNG, at most 100 KB; the paper form takes two passport-size photos affixed to its box.
Yes — the page asks for photos taken directly off the face showing both ears, identical, recent, in colour on a white background.
Normal processing takes 3–5 working days; a same-day urgent visa costs extra.
The recommended size for the Afghanistan visa photo is 35 × 45 mm. The head occupies 70–80% of the photo height. Many consulates also require a specific digital file size — see the spec table above for full details.
Plain white background. The background must be evenly lit with no shadow gradients, especially around the head. Consular automated pre-screening rejects photos with any wall texture or off-white shade before the human reviewer ever sees the application.
Visa authorities typically require the photo to be taken within the last three to six months. Submitting an older photo, even one that looks similar to your current appearance, is a frequent cause of immediate consular rejection.
Not always. Tourist, work, student and transit visa categories sometimes specify different dimensions or background rules. Follow the requirements for your specific visa type rather than assuming one photo fits all Afghanistan visa applications.
Anfas.Pro provides a 14-day full refund if the photo is the cause of rejection and you supply the consular rejection notice. We recommend keeping the consular receipt with rejection reason as proof.
Clear glasses only, no reflections; sunglasses prohibited. Consular automated checks flag glasses glare even when it is invisible to the human eye. Removing glasses entirely is the safest choice unless a medical exception is documented in your visa application.
35 × 45 mm = 3.5 × 4.5 cm = 1.38 × 1.77 inches. At 300 dpi that is 413 × 531 pixels; at 600 dpi, 827 × 1063 pixels.
2 identical photographs, 35 × 45 mm each.
Religious reasons only; must not cover the facial oval. The face must stay fully visible from chin to forehead and on both sides, with no shadow across it.