AzerbaijanAzerbaijan e-Visa Photo 2026: Size, Background, ASAN Requirements
For an Azerbaijan e-Visa (official portal evisa.gov.az, ASAN Visa system), upload a digital photo of 30×40 mm (3×4 cm) with a resolution of at least 354×472 px, a quality over 300 dpi, in JPEG or PNG format, on a white non-reflective background, without glasses and no older than 6 months. Keep the file small (roughly up to 1 MB; the system accepts up to 5 MB).
Key points
5 points- Official photo size — 30×40 mm (3×4 cm): at least 354×472 px, quality over 300 dpi.
- File format — JPEG/JPG or PNG; color, not black-and-white.
- Background strictly white, even, non-reflective, without shadows; the face occupies about 77% of the frame height.
- The photo must be taken no earlier than 6 months before submission; neutral expression, mouth closed.
- Take off glasses: allowed only for medical reasons, without glare and without covering the eyes.
Short answer
Azerbaijan issues the electronic visa through the official portal evisa.gov.az (the ASAN Visa system, operator — the State Agency for Public Service Delivery ASAN). During the application you upload a digital photo. The official standard for the shot is 30×40 mm (3×4 cm).
Note: evisa.gov.az is the only official portal. Similar domains (evisa.govt.az, evisa.com.az, evisa.org.az) are intermediary and are not official.
Photo requirements (official, MFA of Azerbaijan)
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Size | 30 × 40 mm (3 × 4 cm) |
| Minimum resolution | 354 × 472 px |
| Quality | over 300 dpi |
| File format | JPEG/JPG or PNG |
| File size | keep small (≈ up to 1 MB; the system accepts up to 5 MB) |
| Background | pure white, even, non-reflective, without shadows |
| Color | color, not black-and-white |
| Age | no older than 6 months |
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The official MFA page states: photo 3×4 cm (1.18 × 1.57 in), minimum resolution 354 × 472 px, quality over 300 dpi, white non-reflective background, taken within the last 6 months.
Rules for the face
- The face occupies about 77% of the height of the frame; the gap from the top of the head to the edge of the photo — about 6%.
- Gaze straight into the camera, neutral expression, mouth closed, eyes open.
- Glasses: take them off. Allowed only for medical reasons — without glare and without covering the eyes.
- Headwear: prohibited, except for religious reasons, and provided that the entire face is visible.
Where to apply
The application is fully online at evisa.gov.az. The electronic visa is single-entry, valid up to 90 days from the date of issue, and allows a stay of up to 30 days. Standard processing — about 3 business days, urgent — about 3 hours. The approved visa is printed out and shown at the border.
Most common reasons for rejection
- Gray, cream or textured background instead of white; shadows or glare on the background.
- Resolution lower than 354×472 px or a blurry/over-compressed photo.
- Glare on glasses, closed eyes, a smile with teeth.
- Old photo (over 6 months) or a scanned paper one with shadows.
- Too much margin: the face is too small in the frame.
Tip
Before uploading, check that the size in pixels (at least 354×472) and the background meet the requirements, and that the file is not too heavy — this is the most common reason for resubmission.
06Questions
4 answers01What photo size is required for an Azerbaijan e-Visa?
The official size is 30×40 mm (3×4 cm): a digital photo of at least 354×472 px with a quality over 300 dpi in JPEG or PNG format, on a white non-reflective background, taken within the last 6 months.
02What format and file weight for the upload?
JPEG/JPG or PNG is accepted. There are no clear officially published byte limits; keep the file small (roughly up to 1 MB), the system accepts files up to 5 MB.
03Can you take the photo wearing glasses?
No, it is better to take the glasses off. The exception is a medical need, and only if there is no glare and the glasses do not cover the eyes.
04How recent must the photo be?
The photo must be taken within the last 6 months so that it matches your current appearance.
07Official sources
- MFA Azerbaijan — official photo requirements (3×4 cm, 354×472 px, >300 dpi)
mfa.gov.az - Офіційний портал e-Visa Азербайджану (evisa.gov.az) — інформація про візу
evisa.gov.az - MFA Azerbaijan — ASAN Visa (e-Visa): умови, строки, одноразовість
mfa.gov.az - Visa policy of Azerbaijan — Wikipedia (валідність, перебування, оператор)
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