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SourceMinistry of Foreign Affairs of Tunisia — e-consulat and the Tunisian consulates
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Quick answer: The recommended Tunisia visa photo size is 35 × 45 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 | 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 | 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 |
A Tunisian visa asks for a photograph, but the official page does not say which. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs' e-consulate lists, for a visa application to the consulate that covers your place of residence, the signed forms, «one (01) photo», a copy of the passport identification page valid at least six months, a copy of the residence permit valid at least six months, a hotel reservation, a professional invitation or a legalised accommodation certificate, and the chancery fee — non-refundable if the visa is refused — with a minimum of 20 days from filing.
No size, background colour or age is given. The 3.5 × 4.5 cm on a white background that Tunisia states is for its own passport, a different document; a standard 35 × 45 mm passport-style colour photo on a plain white background is the safe choice, and the consulate is the place to confirm.
Examples and mistakes
One compliant example next to the six most common rejection causes for Tunisia 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 Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Tunisia — e-consulat and the Tunisian consulates publishes: what is wrong and what to change.
| Reason | Fix |
|---|---|
| A photograph that does not match what your consulate asks (size, number) | Ask the consulate for its size and number and print exactly that; a 35 × 45 mm passport-style photo is the safe default. |
| An incomplete file: no photo, or a passport or residence permit valid less than six months | Check the list: forms, one photo, passport copy, residence-permit copy, accommodation proof, fee. |
| A blurred or poorly lit photo, or one that does not show the whole face | Use a sharp, evenly lit, frontal colour photo on a plain white background. |
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.
A Tunisian visa is applied for at the Tunisian consulate that covers your place of residence (with the e-consulate list of documents), by filing the forms with one photograph; allow at least 20 days from filing.
econsulat.tn lists the documents and the map of Tunisian consulates abroad
One photograph; no size is stated on the page.
Authority page| Authority | Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Tunisia — e-consulat and the Tunisian consulates |
|---|---|
| Source | Tunisian e-consulate — visa application, documents to provide |
| Verified |
Questions
The e-consulate lists one photo (Une (01) photo) and states no size, background colour or age. The only published Tunisian photo specification is for the passport — 3.5 × 4.5 cm on a white background — so a standard 35 × 45 mm colour photo on a plain white background is the safe choice; confirm with your consulate.
One, according to the e-consulate page. Take a spare print in case your consulate asks for more.
The e-consulate says a minimum of 20 days from the date of filing, and that the processing fee is not refundable if the visa is refused.
Not stated. Tunisia publishes 3.5 × 4.5 cm on a white background for its passport; that is the same print as 35 × 45 mm, a normal passport photo, but no page read applies it to the visa.
Nationals of countries that are subject to the visa procedure, through the consulate that covers their place of residence. The e-consulate page does not list the countries; check the Tunisian foreign ministry or your consulate.
The recommended size for the Tunisia visa photo is 35 × 45 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 Tunisia 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.
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.
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 35 × 45 mm format and head size apply to: residence permit.