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SourceMinistry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of North Macedonia
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Quick answer: A North Macedonia visa photo must be 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 — North Macedonia 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 short-stay visa of up to 90 days («C» visa), or a transit visa of up to 5 days, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of North Macedonia lists «photography (size 3.5 × 4.5 cm) in colour with white background where the face of the applicant is clearly visible», together with a travel document valid at least three months beyond the stay, travel insurance, a notarised warranty or invitation letter, proof of sufficient resources, proof of the paid fees (60 euros, 35 euros for children aged 6–12) and a neatly filled-out visa application. For a long-stay visa the application procedure asks for «one photograph, size 35 × 45 mm», in the documentation of a travel document issued in the last 10 years with at least two empty pages. The pages publish no head size, file format or other face rules.
Examples and mistakes
One compliant example next to the six most common rejection causes for North Macedonia visa applications. These are the differences that most often determine whether a document photo is accepted.
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 North Macedonian visa is applied for at a diplomatic mission or consular post of North Macedonia with the application, the travel document, the insurance and the photograph.
mfa.gov.mk — consular services, visa application procedure
One colour photograph, 3.5 × 4.5 cm, white background, with the face clearly visible.
Authority page| Authority | Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of North Macedonia |
|---|---|
| Source | Types of entry visas — documents for a short-stay visa |
| Verified |
Questions
For a short-stay or transit visa 3.5 × 4.5 cm in colour on a white background with the face clearly visible; for a long-stay visa one photograph of 35 × 45 mm.
White, as the short-stay visa list says.
The Ministry's page lists 60 euros, or 35 euros for children aged 6–12.
The North Macedonia visa photo must be 35 × 45 mm. The head must occupy 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 North Macedonia 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.