head 70–80 %
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SourceGuichet.lu / Ministry of Home Affairs, Luxembourg
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Quick answer: The recommended Luxembourg residence permit photo size is 35 × 45 mm. Plain light background without textures, 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 textures, 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. |
| 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 |
Luxembourg residence permit photos are administered by the Immigration Directorate of the MAE through MyGuichet.lu. The format follows the Luxembourgish biometric standard: 35×45mm with head 70-80% of the frame height (ICAO 9303), white background.
Same biometric workflow as Luxembourg passport. Residence permit categories include EU/EEA family, third-country highly-qualified workers (EU Blue Card route), researchers, students, and family reunification.
Biometric capture (photo + fingerprints) at the Immigration Directorate office in Luxembourg City.
Examples and mistakes
A photo that will be accepted, next to the six most common reasons Luxembourg residence permit photos get rejected.
Common reasons a document photo is rejected, checked against the requirements Guichet.lu / Ministry of Home Affairs, Luxembourg publishes: what is wrong and what to change.
| Reason | Fix |
|---|---|
| Head height outside the ICAO 70-80% band | Re-shoot at correct distance |
| 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 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 | Guichet.lu / Ministry of Home Affairs, Luxembourg |
|---|---|
| Source | Luxembourg residence permit for salaried workers |
| Verified |
Questions
The recommended size for the Luxembourg residence permit photo is 35 × 45 mm. The head occupies 70–80% of the photo height.
For this document the photo must be no older than 6 months. Take a new photo that looks like you on the day you apply.
Plain light background without textures, 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 Luxembourg 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.
Yes. The same 35 × 45 mm format and head size apply to: ID card, passport.