Cyprus visa photo
Cyprus 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 Cyprus 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 Cyprus.
Source and verification
This page follows document-specific public guidance published by Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Cyprus.
Official Cyprus visa photo rules were verified on 2026-04-13. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs requires two recent colour photographs measuring 35 × 45 mm, with the head occupying about 70-80% of the frame, a bright plain background (light grey preferred), direct front view and a neutral expression.
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Photo requirements
How to take this photo correctly
- Start with a recent, sharp portrait for Cyprus visa photo.
- Keep the pose aligned with the rule: Face straight to the camera, without turn or tilt.
- Use a clean setup that matches the required background: Plain light-grey background without shadows or patterns.
- 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: Plain light-grey background without shadows or patterns.
- 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.