Croatia visa photo
Croatia 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 Croatia 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 and European Affairs of Croatia.
Source and verification
This page follows document-specific public guidance published by Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs of Croatia.
Official Croatian visa guidance was verified on 2026-04-13. The Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs requires one recent colour photograph measuring 35 × 45 mm, showing a clear front view with 70-80% of the photo occupied by the head, light background and no head covering except for religious reasons.
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Photo requirements
How to take this photo correctly
- Start with a recent, sharp portrait for Croatia 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.
- Check eyewear before submission: Eyes must be fully visible; no tinting or glare.
Common reasons this photo gets rejected
- The background does not match the rule: Light plain background.
- 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.