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SourceEmbassy of the Republic of Yemen in Washington, DC
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Quick answer: The recommended Yemen visa photo size is 40 × 60 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 × 60 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 × 60 mm |
|---|---|
| Centimetres | 4 × 6 cm |
| Inches | 1.57 × 2.36″ |
| Pixels at 300 dpi | 472 × 709 px |
| Pixels at 600 dpi | 945 × 1417 px |
For a Yemeni visa applied for at the Embassy of Yemen in Washington, DC the embassy asks for «two (2) recent, passport-sized color photographs» among the requirements for US passport holders and US residents: an invitation letter from the Yemeni Department of Immigration with the completed application form, the original passport valid for at least six months after the intended departure, a letter from the employer (business visa) or an acceptance letter (student visa), a prepaid self-addressed USPS Express Mail return envelope, a doctor's letter confirming the absence of contagious disease, the notarised approval of both parents for applicants under 18, and the fee of $65 by money order. For US diplomatic and official visas the embassy asks for «two (2) original passport-sized photos». The page says the embassy «is not issuing any tourist's visa at this time» and that visas need the prior approval of the Yemeni authorities; it gives no size, background or head rule.
Examples and mistakes
One compliant example next to the six most common rejection causes for Yemen 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 Yemen in Washington, DC publishes: what is wrong and what to change.
| Reason | Fix |
|---|---|
| Photographs that are not recent or not in colour | Two recent colour photographs. |
| Copies instead of original photographs for a diplomatic or official visa | Two original passport-sized photos. |
| An application without the invitation letter, the doctor's letter or the prepaid return envelope | The invitation letter, the doctor's letter and a prepaid return envelope with the form. |
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 × 60 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″ | 4 (2 × 2) |
|---|---|
| A4 · 21 × 29.7 cm | 21 (3 × 7) |
Print at 100% scale, borderless, and turn off fit-to-page so each photo keeps its exact size.
A Yemeni visa is applied for at the Embassy of Yemen in Washington, DC by mail or in person with the form, the invitation letter, two passport-sized colour photographs and the fee by money order; the embassy does not issue tourist visas at present.
yemenembassy.org — Consular Affairs, Washington, DC
Two recent passport-sized colour photographs.
Authority page| Authority | Embassy of the Republic of Yemen in Washington, DC |
|---|---|
| Source | Visa Service — requirements |
| Verified |
Questions
Two recent passport-sized colour photographs (originals for diplomatic and official visas), according to the Embassy of Yemen in Washington.
The page says the embassy is not issuing any tourist visa at this time; it lists requirements for business, student, diplomatic and official visas.
The page shows $65, paid by money order payable to «The Embassy of Yemen».
The recommended size for the Yemen visa photo is 40 × 60 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 Yemen 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 × 60 mm = 4 × 6 cm = 1.57 × 2.36 inches. At 300 dpi that is 472 × 709 pixels; at 600 dpi, 945 × 1417 pixels.
2 identical photographs, 40 × 60 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 × 60 mm format and head size apply to: ID card.