head 70–80 %
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SourceMinistry of Interior of the Republic of Serbia
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Quick answer: The recommended Serbia passport photo size is 50 × 50 mm. Plain grey background. Head occupies 70–80% of photo height. Neutral expression, clear lenses only, no glare. Last verified .
Requirements
| Format | 50 × 50 mmICAO 9303: 35 × 45 mm |
|---|---|
| Head height | 70–80% of photo height |
| Background | Plain grey background. |
| Pose | Full face, head level, looking directly into the camera. |
| 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. |
| Head covering | Religious reasons only; must not cover the facial oval. |
| Attire | Neutral clothing without uniform or distracting accessories. |
| File format | JPEG · sRGB / 24-bit |
| Millimetres | 50 × 50 mm |
|---|---|
| Centimetres | 5 × 5 cm |
| Inches | 1.97 × 1.97″ |
| Pixels at 300 dpi | 591 × 591 px |
| Pixels at 600 dpi | 1181 × 1181 px |
Serbia passport photos are administered by the Ministry of Interior (MUP / mup.gov.rs). The format is 50×50mm (5×5 cm) square — unique same size as Israeli Darkon passport (square format among Balkans).
Head occupies ~68% of photo from chin to top-of-hair. Plain white background, no shadows. Color photo, taken within 6 months. Serbian biometric passport is one of few European passports using square format.
Issued at MUP police stations.
Examples and mistakes
A photo that will be accepted, next to the six most common reasons Serbia passport photos get rejected.
Common reasons a document photo is rejected, checked against the requirements Ministry of Interior of the Republic of Serbia publishes: what is wrong and what to change.
| Reason | Fix |
|---|---|
| Photo not 50×50mm square | Reprint at Serbian square size |
| Head not approximately 68% of photo | Re-crop to MUP spec |
| Background not pure white | Re-shoot against white backdrop |
| Photo older than 6 months | Re-shoot |
How to take it
Background: plain grey
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 50 × 50 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″ | 6 (3 × 2) |
|---|---|
| A4 · 21 × 29.7 cm | 20 (4 × 5) |
Print at 100% scale, borderless, and turn off fit-to-page so each photo keeps its exact size.
| Authority | Ministry of Interior of the Republic of Serbia |
|---|---|
| Source | Serbia biometric passport guidance |
| Verified |
Questions
The recommended size for the Serbia passport photo is 50 × 50 mm. The head occupies 70–80% of the photo height.
Plain grey background. Behind you there should be only a plain wall: no pattern, shadows or objects. Any light wall at home will do — the tool sets the exact background colour.
Yes. A phone and a light wall near a window are enough. The rear camera is sharper than the front one, so ask someone to take the photo or use a 3-second timer. The tool crops it to size, fixes the background and checks it against the Serbia passport photo rules.
Most passport offices ask for a photo taken within the last six months. It should look like you today: after a new haircut or beard, take a new one.
We refund the payment in full. Email us within 14 days of purchase with your order number and the rejection notice from the Serbia authority — the refund policy page has the details.
Eyes must be fully visible; no tinted lenses or strong reflections. If you keep them on, tilt them slightly downwards by lifting the arms a little above your ears: this usually moves reflections of a window or lamp off the lenses.
50 × 50 mm = 5 × 5 cm = 1.97 × 1.97 inches. At 300 dpi that is 591 × 591 pixels; at 600 dpi, 1181 × 1181 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.
Yes. The same 50 × 50 mm format and head size apply to: ID card (Licna karta).