Belarus visa photo
Belarus visa photo requirements: 35 × 45 mm. Check background, head position, expression, glasses and print or digital format. Official document-specific guidance
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What this page covers
This page summarizes the photo rules for Belarus visa photo. The main print format is 35 × 45 mm.
Use the checklist below to confirm background, face position, glasses and lighting, then prepare the file online with PhotoDocs.
The reference source for this profile is Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Belarus.
Source and verification
This page follows document-specific public guidance published by Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Belarus.
Official Belarus MFA visa guidance was verified on 2026-04-13. The entry-visa application page lists one photograph measuring 35 × 45 mm, taken within the previous 6 months, full-face, with the face occupying about 70-80% of the photo. This corrects the previous ICAO-derived 40 × 50 mm Belarus visa profile.
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Photo requirements
How to take this photo correctly
- Start with a recent, sharp portrait for Belarus visa photo.
- Keep the pose aligned with the rule: Full-face, head centered, without tilt or turn.
- Use a clean setup that matches the required background: Light plain background without shadows or foreign objects.
- Check eyewear before submission: The eyes must be fully visible; no dark lenses or strong glare.
Common reasons this photo gets rejected
- The background does not match the rule: Light plain background without shadows or foreign objects.
- The head is tilted, too close to the edge or cropped too tightly.
- Glasses, glare, hair or shadows make the eyes hard to see.
- The facial expression does not match the rule: Neutral expression, mouth closed, eyes open.