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SourceEmbassy of the Republic of Mozambique in Washington, DC
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Quick answer: The recommended Mozambique visa photo size is 35 × 45 mm. Plain white background. 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 white background. Make photo background white — Mozambique visa → |
| 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 Mozambican visa applied for at the Embassy of Mozambique in Washington, DC the Embassy asks to «submit two passport size photographs (passport photos must be in color and with a white background)». The photographs are not scanned: the passport data page, the application form and the documents go by e-mail as one PDF per applicant (at most 5 MB), and the two photos travel as prints with the passport, the printed PDF, the money order and the prepaid return label once the consular says to send the physical requirements, after a review of one to two weeks. The fee for a single-entry visa of 30 days is USD 220 (issued within 10 days) or USD 280 (within 3 days), for a multiple-entry visa of 90 days USD 240 or USD 310; the visa must be used within 60 days of issue, and fees are non-refundable. The page gives no size in millimetres and no head, expression or glasses rule.
Examples and mistakes
One compliant example next to the six most common rejection causes for Mozambique 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 Embassy of the Republic of Mozambique in Washington, DC publishes: what is wrong and what to change.
| Reason | Fix |
|---|---|
| Photographs that are not in colour or not on a white background | Two colour photographs on a white background. |
| The photographs scanned into the PDF instead of sent as prints | Two physical prints sent with the physical requirements. |
| Fewer than two photographs | Two passport-size photographs. |
How to take it
Background: plain white
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 Mozambican visa is applied for at the Embassy of Mozambique in Washington, DC: the PDF application goes by e-mail first, and the two photographs and the physical documents are sent when the consular asks.
1525 New Hampshire Ave NW, Washington, DC 20036
Two passport-size colour photographs on a white background, sent as prints.
Authority page| Authority | Embassy of the Republic of Mozambique in Washington, DC |
|---|---|
| Source | Visa — application requirements |
| Verified |
Questions
Two passport-size photographs in colour on a white background, sent as prints with the physical documents.
No — the page says the PDF contains everything except the 2 passport size photos, the money order and the prepaid label.
The page says the visa must be used within sixty days from the issuance date; a single-entry visa is for 30 days and a multiple-entry visa for 90 days.
The recommended size for the Mozambique 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 white background. The background must be evenly lit with no shadow gradients, especially around the head. Consular automated pre-screening rejects photos with any wall texture or off-white shade 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 Mozambique 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.
2 identical photographs, 35 × 45 mm each.
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.