Residence permit photos by country
Compare residence permit photo specifications across 33 verified countries. Pick a row to see the full spec sheet, official source, and submission notes.
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Residence permit photos by country
| Country | Size | Head | Background | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Armenia | 35 × 45 mm | 70–80% | Plain light background without shadows or foreign objects | |
| Austria | 35 × 45 mm | 71–80% | Recent photo (max 6 months old), plain background without shadows | |
| Azerbaijan | 35 × 45 mm | 70–80% | Plain light background without shadows or foreign objects | |
| Azerbaijan | 35 × 45 mm | 70–80% | Plain light background without shadows or foreign objects | |
| Belgium | 35 × 45 mm | 70–80% | White background and matte print without glare | |
| Canada | 50 × 70 mm | 44–51% | Plain white background | |
| Chile | — | — | Plain white background | |
| China | 33 × 48 mm | 50–66% | Plain white background | |
| China | 33 × 48 mm | 50–66% | Plain white background | |
| Czech Republic | 35 × 45 mm | — | Plain white background | |
| France | 35 × 45 mm | 70–80% | Plain light background | |
| Georgia | 30 × 40 mm | — | If the official source does not publish a separate background rule, use a plain light background without textures, shadows, or foreign objects | |
| Georgia | 30 × 40 mm | — | If the official source does not publish a separate background rule, use a plain light background without textures, shadows, or foreign objects | |
| Germany | 35 × 45 mm | 71–80% | Plain light background | |
| Israel | 35 × 45 mm | 70–80% | Plain light background without shadows or foreign objects | |
| Kazakhstan | 35 × 45 mm | 71–80% | Plain white or light grey background | |
| Luxembourg | 35 × 45 mm | 70–80% | If the official source does not publish a separate background rule, use a plain light background without textures, shadows, or foreign objects | |
| Netherlands | 35 × 45 mm | 58–67% | Plain light background; note: IND warns against clothing that blends with a light grey background | |
| Poland | 35 × 45 mm | 70–80% | Plain light background; colour photo not older than 6 months | |
| Russia | 35 × 45 mm | 70–80% | Plain light background without shadows or foreign objects | |
| Russia | 35 × 45 mm | 70–80% | Plain light background without shadows or foreign objects | |
| Schengen area | 35 × 45 mm | 70–80% | Plain light background | |
| Serbia | 35 × 45 mm | 70–80% | Plain light background | |
| Serbia | 35 × 45 mm | 70–80% | If the official source does not publish a separate background rule, use a plain light background without textures, shadows, or foreign objects | |
| Spain | 26 × 32 mm | 60–75% | Even white background | |
| Sweden | 35 × 45 mm | 70–80% | Photo is usually taken at the authority on site; if a preparatory file is needed, use a neutral plain light background without shadows | |
| Thailand | 40 × 60 mm | 70–80% | Plain white background | |
| Turkey | 50 × 60 mm | 70–80% | Plain light background without textures or noticeable gradients | |
| United Kingdom | 35 × 45 mm | 64–76% | Plain neutral background with good contrast to the face | |
| USA | 51 × 51 mm | 49–69% | White or off-white background | |
| Uzbekistan | 35 × 45 mm | 70–80% | Plain light background without shadows or foreign objects | |
| Vietnam | 20 × 30 mm | 70–80% | Plain white background | |
| Vietnam | 20 × 30 mm | 70–80% | Plain white background |