head 70–80 %
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SourcePopulation and Immigration Authority of Israel
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Quick answer: The recommended Israel residence permit photo size is 35 × 45 mm. Plain light background without shadows or foreign objects. Head occupies 70–80% of photo height. Neutral expression, clear lenses only, no glare. Last verified .
Requirements
| Format | 35 × 45 mm |
|---|---|
| Head height | 70–80% of photo height |
| Background | Plain light background without shadows or foreign objects. |
| Pose | Full face, head centred, no tilt or rotation. |
| Expression | Neutral expression, mouth closed, eyes open. |
| Glasses | Eyes must be fully visible; no tinted lenses or strong reflections. See full rules → |
| Lighting | Shadows, overexposure, and reflections not permitted. |
| Head covering | Head covering is allowed for any reason, as long as it does not cover the forehead and chin. |
| Attire | Neutral clothing without uniform or distracting accessories. |
| File format | JPEG · sRGB / 24-bit |
| 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 |
Israeli residence permit photos are administered by the Population and Immigration Authority (PIA / Rashut HaOchlosin) through Misrad HaPnim offices. The format is 35×45mm with white background, ICAO 9303 baseline.
As with other PIA-issued documents: when applying in Israel, photo is captured on-site at the PIA bureau — no BYO photo required. Permanent residence (תושב קבע) is distinct from full citizenship; common categories include family reunification, work-based, and humanitarian residence.
Biometric chip card delivered by courier 7-10 business days after application.
Examples and mistakes
A photo that will be accepted, next to the six most common reasons Israel residence permit photos get rejected.
Common reasons a document photo is rejected, checked against the requirements Population and Immigration Authority of Israel publishes: what is wrong and what to change.
| Reason | Fix |
|---|---|
| Head covering blocking forehead or chin | Re-shoot with head covering adjusted |
| Background not white | Re-shoot against white backdrop |
| Hair obscuring eyes | Re-shoot with hair clear of eyes |
| Shadow on face or background | Re-shoot with even lighting |
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 35 × 45 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″ | 8 (4 × 2) |
|---|---|
| A4 · 21 × 29.7 cm | 36 (6 × 6) |
Print at 100% scale, borderless, and turn off fit-to-page so each photo keeps its exact size.
| Authority | Population and Immigration Authority of Israel |
|---|---|
| Source | Israel temporary residence route guidance |
| Verified |
Questions
The recommended size for the Israel residence permit photo is 35 × 45 mm. The head occupies 70–80% of the photo height.
Usually no older than six months; some immigration offices ask for a more recent one. Take a new photo that looks like you on the day you apply.
Plain light background without shadows or foreign objects. A plain, evenly lit wall without shadows or pattern is enough — the tool sets the required background colour.
Only if the size and rules are the same and the photo is still recent. Otherwise take a new one: the same selfie can be turned into photos for both documents.
Take a new photo: it should show how you look now — hairstyle, beard, glasses.
We refund the payment in full. Email us within 14 days of purchase with your order number and the rejection notice from the Israel immigration office.
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.