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SourceMinistry of Manpower of Egypt (labour.gov.eg)
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Quick answer: The recommended Egypt work permit photo size is 40 × 60 mm. Plain light background without textures or noticeable gradients. Head occupies 70–80% of photo height. Neutral expression, clear lenses only, no glare. Last verified .
Requirements
| Format | 40 × 60 mmICAO 9303: 35 × 45 mm |
|---|---|
| Head height | 70–80% of photo height |
| Background | Plain light background without textures or noticeable gradients. |
| 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 | JPEG · sRGB / 24-bit |
| Millimetres | 40 × 60 mm |
|---|---|
| Centimetres | 4 × 6 cm |
| Inches | 1.57 × 2.36″ |
| Pixels at 300 dpi | 472 × 709 px |
| Pixels at 600 dpi | 945 × 1417 px |
Egypt work permit photos are administered by the Ministry of Manpower (وزارة القوى العاملة) in coordination with PINA. The format follows the Egyptian standard: 40×60mm or 35×45mm with white background.
Work permits issued for 1 year initially, renewable. Foreign workers tied to sponsoring employer. Maximum 10% foreign workforce per company. Photo captured during in-person submission with biometric session.
Color, neutral, no glasses.
Examples and mistakes
One compliant example next to the six most common rejection causes for Egypt work permit applications. These are the differences that most often determine whether a document photo is accepted.
Common reasons a document photo is rejected, checked against the requirements Ministry of Manpower of Egypt (labour.gov.eg) publishes: what is wrong and what to change.
| Reason | Fix |
|---|---|
| Background not pure white | Re-shoot against white backdrop |
| Glasses worn | Remove before capture |
| Photo older than 6 months | Re-shoot |
How to take it
Background: plain light
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 40 × 60 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″ | 4 (2 × 2) |
|---|---|
| A4 · 21 × 29.7 cm | 21 (3 × 7) |
Print at 100% scale, borderless, and turn off fit-to-page so each photo keeps its exact size.
| Authority | Ministry of Manpower of Egypt (labour.gov.eg) |
|---|---|
| Source | Employment and labour-market information — documents for a foreigner’s work licence |
| Verified |
Questions
The recommended size for the Egypt work permit photo is 40 × 60 mm. The head occupies 70–80% of the photo height. Work permit applications typically use the same biometric standard as Egypt passports.
Sometimes. If your visa or passport photo was taken within the last six months and meets the work permit requirements, reusing it may be acceptable.
Plain light background without textures or noticeable gradients. Even, shadow-free lighting is critical because work permits often go through both automated and manual review stages, and any inconsistency between them slows the application.
Most work permit applications accept photos taken within the last six months. Submit a photo that reflects your current appearance because the permit card is checked at workplaces and border crossings throughout its validity period.
No. Uniforms, military or law-enforcement clothing, religious headwear (except for permanent religious exception), or any clothing that obscures the neckline is typically rejected for Egypt work permit photos.
Anfas.Pro provides a 14-day full refund if the Egypt work permit authority rejects the photo and you supply the rejection notice.
40 × 60 mm = 4 × 6 cm = 1.57 × 2.36 inches. At 300 dpi that is 472 × 709 pixels; at 600 dpi, 945 × 1417 pixels.
6 identical photographs, 40 × 60 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.
Yes. The same 40 × 60 mm format and head size apply to: national ID card, residence permit.