head 71–80 %
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SourceeGov.kz / Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kazakhstan
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Quick answer: The recommended Kazakhstan residence permit photo size is 35 × 45 mm. Plain white or light grey background. Head occupies 71–80% of photo height (32–36 mm chin to crown). Neutral expression, clear lenses only, no glare. Last verified .
Requirements
| Format | 35 × 45 mm |
|---|---|
| Head height | 71–80% of photo heightICAO 9303: 70–80% |
| Head height (mm) | 32–36 mm chin to crown |
| Background | Plain white or light grey background. |
| 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 without uniform or distracting accessories. |
| Digital resolution | 413 × 531 px |
| File format | JPEG · sRGB / 24-bit |
| File size | max 30 KB Compress photo to 20 KB — Kazakhstan residence permit → |
| 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 |
Kazakhstan residence permit (residence permit) photos follow the same egov.kz standard as the Kazakhstan passport: 35×45mm with face 70-80% (head 32-36mm). The eGov.kz / Ministry of Internal Affairs hair-contrast grey background rule applies — light grey for dark hair, medium grey for light hair.
Digital file 30KB max (extremely strict). Issued through MVD territorial offices following biometric capture.
Examples and mistakes
A photo that will be accepted, next to the six most common reasons Kazakhstan residence permit photos get rejected.
Common reasons a document photo is rejected, checked against the requirements eGov.kz / Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kazakhstan publishes: what is wrong and what to change.
| Reason | Fix |
|---|---|
| Background not grey or wrong shade for hair color | Re-shoot per egov.kz hair-contrast rule |
| Digital file over 30KB | Re-encode at lower file size |
| Photo older than 6 months | Re-shoot |
| Scanned photo | Print from original on photographic paper |
How to take it
Background: white or light grey
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: 71–80 % of the photo height (32–36 mm)
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 | eGov.kz / Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kazakhstan |
|---|---|
| Source | Kazakhstan residence permit requirements |
| Verified |
Questions
The recommended size for the Kazakhstan residence permit photo is 35 × 45 mm. The head occupies 71–80% of the photo height. For digital upload, use 413 × 531 px.
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 white or light grey background. 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 Kazakhstan 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.
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 35 × 45 mm format and head size apply to: driver's license, personal identity document, visa.