Russia document photo requirements
Russia has 7 verified document photo formats covered on this site. Pick the document you need — each page lists the exact size, background, head ratio, and the official source it was verified against.
7 verified formats
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Driver's License
35 × 45 mm · Plain light · Head 70-80%
Verified · 2026-05-17
Russian Passport
35 × 45 mm · Plain light
Verified · 2026-05-17
Russian International Passport
35 × 45 mm · White
Verified · 2026-05-21
Residence Permit
35 × 45 mm · Plain light · Head 70-80%
Verified · 2026-05-17
Temporary Residence Permit (RVP)
35 × 45 mm · Plain light · Head 70-80%
Verified · 2026-05-17
Visa
35 × 45 mm · Plain light
Verified · 2026-05-17
Work Patent
35 × 45 mm · Plain light · Head 70-80%
Verified · 2026-05-17
What most Russia documents share
- Photos taken within the last 6 months in most cases.
- Plain, evenly-lit background — colour varies by document; check each page.
- Head centred, looking directly into the lens, neutral expression.
- No glasses glare; tinted lenses not accepted.
- Digital uploads typically require JPEG with a per-portal weight limit.