Kazakhstan identity card photo
Kazakhstan identity card 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 Kazakhstan identity card 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 eGov.kz / Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kazakhstan.
Source and verification
This page follows document-specific public guidance published by eGov.kz / Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kazakhstan.
Official Kazakhstan identity-card photo rules were verified on 2026-04-13. The eGov.kz guidance requires a 35 × 45 mm photograph taken within the last 6 months, with the face occupying 70-80% of the frame (32-36 mm from chin to crown), full-face frontal pose, even lighting, light plain background (gray recommended), visible eyes, and no sunglasses or non-religious headwear.
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Photo requirements
How to take this photo correctly
- Start with a recent, sharp portrait for Kazakhstan identity card photo.
- Keep the pose aligned with the rule: Straight full-face, head without turn or tilt, shoulders level.
- Use a clean setup that matches the required background: Plain white or light grey background.
- Check eyewear before submission: Only clear glasses without glare; sunglasses are not allowed.
Common reasons this photo gets rejected
- The background does not match the rule: Plain white or light grey 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.