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SourceMinistry of Foreign Affairs of Montenegro
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Quick answer: The recommended Montenegro visa photo size is 35 × 45 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 | 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 | 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 |
For a Montenegrin visa the Ministry of Foreign Affairs lists «one color photo, size 35 x 45 mm» among the documents, in the short-stay visa (C) list — transit, or a stay of at most 90 days in 180 days — and in the lists of the other visa types on the same page. The application is submitted in person at a diplomatic or consular mission on the prescribed form; the other documents are a travel document valid at least three months beyond the visa, proof of the purpose of the stay (a letter of guarantee or invitation), proof of means of support — at least 50 euros for each day of the requested stay —, proof of health insurance and proof that the consular fee is paid. In exceptional, justified cases a foreigner need not apply personally but must appear at the mission when the visa is issued; for a minor, a parent or legal representative applies. The pages publish no background, head size or glasses rule — only the colour and the 35 × 45 mm size.
Examples and mistakes
One compliant example next to the six most common rejection causes for Montenegro visa applications. These are the differences that most often determine whether a document photo is accepted.
Typical reasons a photo is rejected under the rules Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Montenegro publishes: what is wrong and what to change.
| Reason | Fix |
|---|---|
| A photograph that is not in colour | One colour photograph. |
| A print that is not the 35 × 45 mm the Ministry names | A 35 × 45 mm print. |
| An application without the consular fee receipt, health insurance or means of support of 50 euros a day | A complete file with the fee receipt, insurance and proof of means. |
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.
A Montenegrin visa is applied for in person at a Montenegrin diplomatic or consular mission on the prescribed form, with one colour photograph and the documents of the purpose of stay.
gov.me — Ministry of Foreign Affairs, consular affairs
One colour photograph, 35 × 45 mm.
Authority page| Authority | Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Montenegro |
|---|---|
| Source | Visas — documents for a visa application |
| Verified |
Questions
One colour photo, size 35 × 45 mm, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Yes — as a general rule the application is submitted in person at a diplomatic or consular mission; only in exceptional, justified cases is it not necessary.
The Ministry names means of support of at least 50 euros for each day of the requested stay.
The recommended size for the Montenegro visa photo is 35 × 45 mm. The head occupies 70–80% of the photo height. Many consulates also require a specific digital file size — see the spec table above for full details.
Plain light background without textures or noticeable gradients. The background must be evenly lit with no shadow gradients, especially around the head. Consular automated pre-screening rejects photos with any wall texture before the human reviewer ever sees the application.
Visa authorities typically require the photo to be taken within the last three to six months. Submitting an older photo, even one that looks similar to your current appearance, is a frequent cause of immediate consular rejection.
Not always. Tourist, work, student and transit visa categories sometimes specify different dimensions or background rules. Follow the requirements for your specific visa type rather than assuming one photo fits all Montenegro visa applications.
Anfas.Pro provides a 14-day full refund if the photo is the cause of rejection and you supply the consular rejection notice. We recommend keeping the consular receipt with rejection reason as proof.
Clear glasses only, no reflections; sunglasses prohibited. Consular automated checks flag glasses glare even when it is invisible to the human eye. Removing glasses entirely is the safest choice unless a medical exception is documented in your visa application.
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.