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Poland residence permit photo

Poland residence permit photo requirements: 35 × 45 mm. Check background, head position, expression, glasses and print or digital format. Official document-specific guidance

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This page summarizes the photo rules for Poland residence permit photo. The main print format is 35 × 45 mm.

Use the checklist below to confirm background, face position, glasses and lighting, then prepare the file online with PhotoDocs.

The reference source for this profile is MOS / Office for Foreigners, Poland.

Source and verification

VerificationOfficial document-specific guidance
SourceMOS / Office for Foreigners, Poland
Last verified2026-04-13

This page follows document-specific public guidance published by MOS / Office for Foreigners, Poland.

Official Polish residence-permit photo rules were verified on 2026-04-13. The MOS foreigners' service photo page and residence-permit checklist require recent colour photographs measuring 35 × 45 mm, taken within 6 months, with the face covering 70-80% of the image, a uniform light background, a straight pose, open eyes, a natural expression and a parallel eye line.

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The requirements on this page are tied to MOS / Office for Foreigners, Poland. The page shows its verification level and the last checked date 2026-04-13.
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Photo requirements

Format 35 × 45 mm
Head height 70–80%
Background Plain light background; colour photo taken within the last 6 months.
Pose Front facing, with no turn or tilt; the eye line is parallel to the top edge of the photo.
Expression Neutral expression, mouth closed, eyes open.
Glasses No tinted glasses; the eyes and pupils must be clearly visible.
Lighting Good sharpness, without shadows, overexposure or digital retouching.
Head covering No headwear unless it is allowed by the applicable official rules.

How to take this photo correctly

  • Start with a recent, sharp portrait for Poland residence permit photo.
  • Keep the pose aligned with the rule: Front facing, with no turn or tilt; the eye line is parallel to the top edge of the photo.
  • Use a clean setup that matches the required background: Plain light background; colour photo taken within the last 6 months.
  • Check eyewear before submission: No tinted glasses; the eyes and pupils must be clearly visible.

Common reasons this photo gets rejected

  • The background does not match the rule: Plain light background; colour photo taken within the last 6 months.
  • The head is tilted, too close to the edge or cropped too tightly.
  • Glasses, glare, hair or shadows make the eyes hard to see.
  • The facial expression does not match the rule: Neutral expression, mouth closed, eyes open.

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FAQ

35 × 45 mm.
Plain light background; colour photo taken within the last 6 months. Front facing, with no turn or tilt; the eye line is parallel to the top edge of the photo. Neutral expression, mouth closed, eyes open.
No tinted glasses; the eyes and pupils must be clearly visible. No headwear unless it is allowed by the applicable official rules.
This page follows document-specific public guidance published by MOS / Office for Foreigners, Poland.
Yes. Start with a sharp, evenly lit portrait and let PhotoDocs crop and normalize the output for the selected document.