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SourceEmbassy of the Republic of the Sudan in Washington, D.C.
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Quick answer: The recommended Sudan visa photo size is 40 × 50 mm. Plain light background without textures or noticeable gradients. Head occupies 70–80% of photo height. Neutral expression, clear lenses only, no glare. Last verified .
Requirements
| Format | 40 × 50 mmICAO 9303: 35 × 45 mm |
|---|---|
| Head height | 70–80% of photo height |
| Background | Plain light background without textures or noticeable gradients. |
| Pose | Strictly full face, head without rotation or tilt, shoulders level. |
| Expression | Neutral expression, mouth closed, eyes open. |
| Glasses | Clear glasses only, no reflections; sunglasses prohibited. See full rules → |
| Lighting | Shadows on the face and background not permitted. |
| Head covering | Religious reasons only; must not cover the facial oval. |
| Attire | Neutral clothing, shoulders visible, without uniform or distracting accessories. |
| File format | JPEG · sRGB / 24-bit |
| Millimetres | 40 × 50 mm |
|---|---|
| Centimetres | 4 × 5 cm |
| Inches | 1.57 × 1.97″ |
| Pixels at 300 dpi | 472 × 591 px |
| Pixels at 600 dpi | 945 × 1181 px |
For a Sudanese entry visa applied for at the Embassy of Sudan in Washington, D.C. the Embassy asks for «one (1) passport sized photo attached with the application form» in the lists for business, work and humanitarian visas, for Sudanese nationals holding foreign passports and for diplomatic, laissez-passer and official visas. The rest of the list: the signed application form, a passport valid for at least 6 months, a letter from the sponsoring organisation or company stating the work, the duration and the financial responsibility, a valid US residence permit for holders of non-US passports, and the certificate of the Humanitarian Aid Commission for humanitarian work; the processing fee shown is $154 and processing takes up to 10 working days. The embassy in London asks for «one passport-size photo» with the printed form. The pages give no size in millimetres, no background and no head rule.
Examples and mistakes
One compliant example next to the six most common rejection causes for Sudan visa applications. These are the differences that most often determine whether a document photo is accepted.
Typical reasons a photo is rejected under the rules Embassy of the Republic of the Sudan in Washington, D.C. publishes: what is wrong and what to change.
| Reason | Fix |
|---|---|
| An application without the one passport-sized photo attached to the form | One passport-sized photo attached to the application form. |
| An application form that is not filled out and signed | A filled-out and signed application form. |
| A photograph that is not a plain passport-style print of the applicant | A plain passport-style photograph. |
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 40 × 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 | 28 (4 × 7) |
Print at 100% scale, borderless, and turn off fit-to-page so each photo keeps its exact size.
A Sudanese entry visa is applied for at a Sudanese embassy (Washington, London) with the signed form, one passport-sized photo attached to it and the passport, with up to ten working days for processing.
2210 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, D.C. 20008
One passport-sized photo attached with the application form.
Authority page| Authority | Embassy of the Republic of the Sudan in Washington, D.C. |
|---|---|
| Source | Entry Visa — requirements |
| Verified |
Questions
One passport-sized photo attached to the application form, according to the Embassy of Sudan in Washington.
The page says to allow up to 10 working days for processing.
By US postal money order, company check or cashier's check; walk-in applicants may pay in cash; cards and personal checks are not accepted.
The recommended size for the Sudan visa photo is 40 × 50 mm. The head occupies 70–80% of the photo height. Many consulates also require a specific digital file size — see the spec table above for full details.
Plain light background without textures or noticeable gradients. The background must be evenly lit with no shadow gradients, especially around the head. Consular automated pre-screening rejects photos with any wall texture before the human reviewer ever sees the application.
Visa authorities typically require the photo to be taken within the last three to six months. Submitting an older photo, even one that looks similar to your current appearance, is a frequent cause of immediate consular rejection.
Not always. Tourist, work, student and transit visa categories sometimes specify different dimensions or background rules. Follow the requirements for your specific visa type rather than assuming one photo fits all Sudan visa applications.
Anfas.Pro provides a 14-day full refund if the photo is the cause of rejection and you supply the consular rejection notice. We recommend keeping the consular receipt with rejection reason as proof.
Clear glasses only, no reflections; sunglasses prohibited. Consular automated checks flag glasses glare even when it is invisible to the human eye. Removing glasses entirely is the safest choice unless a medical exception is documented in your visa application.
40 × 50 mm = 4 × 5 cm = 1.57 × 1.97 inches. At 300 dpi that is 472 × 591 pixels; at 600 dpi, 945 × 1181 pixels.
1 identical photographs, 40 × 50 mm each.
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 40 × 50 mm format and head size apply to: ID card, passport.