head 70–80 %no glasses
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SourceNorwegian Directorate of Immigration (UDI)
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Quick answer: The recommended Norway visa and residence permit photo size is 35 × 45 mm. Evenly lit background. Head occupies 70–80% of photo height. Neutral expression, glasses prohibited. Last verified .
Requirements
| Format | 35 × 45 mm |
|---|---|
| Head height | 70–80% of photo height |
| Background | Evenly lit background. |
| Pose | Full face, looking at the lens, head centred. |
| Expression | Neutral expression, mouth closed. |
| Glasses | Do not wear glasses; eyes and eyebrows must be fully visible. See full rules → |
| Lighting | Shadows, overexposure, and reflections not permitted. |
| Head covering | Do not wear head coverings, except for officially permitted religious or special reasons without obscuring the face. |
| Attire | Neutral clothing 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 |
Norway visa / residence permit photos are administered by UDI (Norwegian Directorate of Immigration / Utlendingsdirektoratet) in coordination with the Norwegian Police. The format follows the Norwegian biometric standard: 35×45mm with the head covering about 70% of the image — the same police requirement as the Norwegian passport.
Both ears must be visible. Glasses and headgear not allowed (no medical exception per Politiet/UDI). Photo can be captured on-site at the police station during application or self-uploaded via the UDI application portal.
Examples and mistakes
A photo that will be accepted, next to the six most common reasons Norway visa and residence permit photos get rejected.
Common reasons a document photo is rejected, checked against the requirements Norwegian Directorate of Immigration (UDI) publishes: what is wrong and what to change.
| Reason | Fix |
|---|---|
| Head not about 70% of the image | Re-shoot at correct distance |
| Ears not visible (hair covering) | Re-shoot with hair tucked back |
| Glasses worn (no medical exception) | Re-shoot without glasses |
How to take it
Background: evenly lit
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.
Glasses prohibited
Take them off before the shot.
Neutral expression, mouth closed
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 glassesTake your glasses off — this document's rules require it.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 | Norwegian Directorate of Immigration (UDI) |
|---|---|
| Source | Photo/passport photo |
| Verified |
Questions
The recommended size for the Norway visa and residence permit photo is 35 × 45 mm. The head occupies 70–80% of the photo height.
Evenly lit background. The wall should be evenly lit, with no shadow around the head and no pattern. You don’t need a studio backdrop: the tool sets the right background colour.
Consulates usually ask for a photo taken within the last six months, sometimes within three. Take a new one that looks like you today.
Often yes, but not always: tourist, student, work and transit visas can have different size or background rules. Compare the requirements of each Norway visa — if they match, one photo will do.
We refund the payment in full. Email us within 14 days of purchase with your order number and the consulate’s rejection notice.
Do not wear glasses; eyes and eyebrows must be fully visible.
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.
Do not wear head coverings, except for officially permitted religious or special reasons without obscuring the face. 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: national ID card, passport.