head 70–80 %
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SourceMoscow Multifunctional Migration Center
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Quick answer: The recommended Russia work patent photo size is 35 × 45 mm. Plain light background without textures, shadows, or foreign objects. 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 light background without textures, shadows, or foreign objects. |
| Pose | Full face, head centred, no tilt or rotation. |
| Expression | Neutral expression, mouth closed, eyes open. |
| Glasses | Eyes must be fully visible; no tinted lenses or strong reflections. See full rules → |
| Lighting | Shadows, overexposure, and reflections not permitted. |
| 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 |
Russian work patent (патент на работу) photos for foreign workers from visa-free countries are administered by MVD RF Department of Migration. The photo follows the Russian biometric standard with strict matte-vs-glossy paper rules: glossy or opaque paper preferred, matte rejected (same as Russian foreign passport).
Background plain white. Color photo only. Patents are issued to foreign workers from CIS visa-free countries; the photo is pasted in the upper corner of the paper application form.
Examples and mistakes
A photo that will be accepted, next to the six most common reasons Russia work patent photos get rejected.
Typical reasons a photo is rejected under the rules Moscow Multifunctional Migration Center publishes: what is wrong and what to change.
| Reason | Fix |
|---|---|
| Photo on matte paper | Reprint on glossy/opaque paper |
| Background not pure white | Re-shoot against white backdrop |
| Black-and-white photo | Re-shoot in color |
How to take it
Background: plain light
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.
| Authority | Moscow Multifunctional Migration Center |
|---|---|
| Source | Moscow migration center patent workflow |
| Verified |
Questions
The recommended size for the Russia work patent photo is 35 × 45 mm. The head occupies 70–80% of the photo height.
Yes, if it was taken within the last six months and meets the size and background rules of the work permit. If not, take a new one.
Plain light background without textures, shadows, or foreign objects. A plain, evenly lit wall without shadows or pattern is enough — the tool sets the required background colour.
Most offices accept a photo taken within the last six months. Use one that shows how you look now.
No. For Russia work permit photos, wear ordinary clothes: no uniform or camouflage, nothing that hides your neck or shoulders. Religious head coverings are usually allowed if the face is fully visible.
We refund the payment in full. Email us within 14 days of purchase with your order number and the rejection notice from the Russia authority.
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.
Yes. The same 35 × 45 mm format and head size apply to: driver's license.