Czech Republic · Special long-term residence for ukrainiansPhoto requirements
Size
35 × 45 mm
Head
70–80 % of the photo height
Background
Plain white
Glasses
Clear lenses only, no glare
Expression
Neutral, mouth closed
SourceMinistry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic
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Quick answer: The recommended Czech Republic special long-term residence for ukrainians 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 .
Czech Republic special long-term residence for ukrainians photo: size in mm, cm, inches and pixels
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
Czech Republic-specific things to know
Applies to Ukrainians who hold temporary protection in Czechia
Same photograph rules as the Czech residence permit
How special long-term residence for ukrainians photos are verified
Czech Republic residence permit photos are reviewed by the relevant immigration authority. The review checks that the photo matches the applicant's current appearance, confirms the background and lighting meet the stated standard, and validates that the head-height ratio falls within the specified range. Some authorities run an automated biometric pre-check before the manual review stage.
Residence permit photos often have stricter recency requirements than passport photos, because the document is tied to an active legal status that may be audited. Submit a photo taken within the last three months where possible, even if the authority allows up to six months.
The photo must reflect your current appearance — significant changes to hair, weight or facial features since the last permit may require a new photo even if the old one technically passes the format check.
Examples and mistakes
What makes Czech Republic special long-term residence for ukrainians photos accepted
One compliant example next to the six most common rejection causes for Czech Republic special long-term residence for ukrainians applications. These are the differences that most often determine whether a document photo is accepted.
Accepted
Compliant Czech Republic special long-term residence for ukrainians example (35 × 45 mm)
Face centred, looking directly into the lens
Plain background — no shadow, pattern or texture
Neutral expression, eyes open, mouth closed
No glasses, no hair across the face
Top 6 Czech Republic special long-term residence for ukrainians rejection causes
Background shadowShadow on the wall behind the head, or background with a visible pattern or gradient
Smile / open mouthVisible smile with teeth or open mouth instead of a neutral expression
Glasses with glareGlasses with a clearly visible light reflection covering part of the eye
Hair across the faceLoose hair strands covering the eyes, eyebrows or part of the face
Eyes off-cameraEyes looking to the side instead of directly into the camera lens
Head tiltedHead tilted so the eye line is no longer horizontal
How to take your Czech Republic special long-term residence for ukrainians photo correctly
Background and light
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.
Framing
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.
Glasses
Clear lenses only, no glare
If you wear glasses, check the shot: no glare on the lenses, eyes clearly visible.
Expression and gaze
Neutral expression, mouth closed, eyes open
Look straight into the lens with your head level; keep hair away from your eyes and eyebrows.
The Czech Ministry of the Interior offers Ukrainians under temporary protection a special long-term residence permit (a five-year biometric card from December 2025, per the Ministry’s portal ipc.gov.cz); the photograph follows the general Czech residence-document rules — 45 mm high and 35 mm wide.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
The recommended size for the Czech Republic special long-term residence for ukrainians photo is 35 × 45 mm. The head occupies 70–80% of the photo height. Submit the photo with your application file or online portal as required by the immigration authority.
Residence permit photos often have stricter recency requirements than passport photos because the permit is tied to an active legal status. Submit a photo taken within the last three months where possible, even if the authority allows up to six months.
Plain white background. The wall behind you must be evenly lit with no shadows. Patterns or off-white shades typically trigger automated pre-screening rejection at the immigration submission portal.
Usually no. Even when dimensions match, residence permit applications require a fresh photo that reflects your current appearance at the time of application. Reused passport photos are a frequent rejection cause.
If hair, beard, weight or facial features have changed noticeably, take a new photo. The immigration reviewer compares the photo to your current appearance during the in-person submission or biometric appointment.
Anfas.Pro provides a 14-day full refund if the Czech Republic immigration authority rejects the photo and you supply the official rejection notice.
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.
Yes. The same 35 × 45 mm format and head size apply to: biometric residence card (biometrika), EU blue card, EU long-term residence permit, ID card, passport, permanent residence (Trvalý pobyt).