Crop a photo to 50 × 50 mm — Israel visa
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Exact numbers for this document
| Parameter | What it must be |
|---|---|
| Print size | 50 × 50 mm |
| Pixels at 300 dpi | 591 × 591 px |
| Pixels at 600 dpi | 1181 × 1181 px |
| Aspect ratio | 1:1 |
| Head, share of height | 70–80% of photo height |
| Background | Plain white background. |
| Glasses | Eyes must be fully visible; no tinted lenses or strong reflections. |
| Head covering | Religious reasons only; must not cover the facial oval. |
What these millimetres work out to
- In a 50 × 50 mm frame a head band of 70–80% is 35–40 mm from the chin to the crown.
- Of the 50 mm of height that leaves 10–15 mm for the gap above the crown and the space below the chin together.
- At 300 dpi that is a head 413–472 pixels tall — below 413 px the file is too small to print, however good the crop is.
- Against the European 35 × 45 mm standard this frame is 1.43 times as wide, 1.11 times as tall and 1.59 times the area — a photo cut for one of the two cannot be reused for the other.
How to crop it, in three steps
- 01
Upload a photo taken face-on, in even light
- 02
The tool finds the face and aligns the frame itself — check that the head lands in 70–80%
- 03
Save the 50 × 50 mm result — print it or attach it to the application
Do not confuse it with another Israel document
Israel does not use one frame for everything. This page is about visa — 50 × 50 mm. The documents below are cut to a different size, so a file prepared here will not fit them.
visathis page
ID card (Teudat Zehut)
- residence permit 35 × 45 mm
What we fix for free, and what AI fixes
Fixed for free
- Background. Replaced with the one this document asks for: plain white background.
- Head tilt. Straightened if the head leans slightly to one side.
- Frame. Exactly 50 × 50 mm, by the document’s rules.
- A light shadow on one side of the face. Gently brightened.
- File and print sheet. A file to the document’s rules and a 10 × 15 or A4 sheet to print.
What can't be fixed for free, AI correction fixes
- Hard shadows and uneven light on the face.
- A smile, raised brows or a half-open mouth. Cropping keeps the face it was given.
- Too few pixels. If the original is smaller than 591 × 591 px, enlarging it only blurs the face.
- Clothing and pose. Shoulders out of frame, body turned away from the camera.
Glare on the lenses. Take the glasses off or turn away from the light source and shoot again.
Why these photos get rejected — and how to fix each one
Israel-specific things to know
- The photograph is a 5 × 5 cm square, about 51 × 51 mm — different from the 35 × 45 mm of most Schengen and passport lists — and two are required.
- Only «recent», in colour, on white, with the face unobstructed is stated: no head size, no age limit in months and no file size on the pages read.
- Travellers from visa-exempt countries need no visa photo but the ETA-IL application, which is made online since 1 January 2025.
Printing on a single sheet
2 × 2 frames fit on one 10×15 cm sheet — 4 copies from a single print.
Print at 100% scale, borderless, and turn off fit-to-page so each photo keeps its exact size.
10 × 15 cm · 4 × 6″Photos: 6 (3 × 2)
A4 · 21 × 29.7 cmPhotos: 20 (4 × 5)
Where these numbers come from
Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Israel — Israeli embassies; VFS Global as the visa application centre. Last checked against the official page on 1 Oct 2026.
What the source confirms
- Embassy of Israel in Berlin, entry visa for visiting or touring Israel: the documents include a passport valid for at least 6 months, a completed and signed visa application form, proof of insurance covering the entire stay and «Two recent duplicate passport photos, color against a white background, with full front view of face, measuring 5x5 cm»; payment at the consulate by card; the applicant must appear in person at the Israeli mission in the country of residence; the list for the visa also reads «A current photograph (5 x 5 cm!)».
- VFS Global Israel, South Africa: «Two recent colour passport photos, against a white background, unobstructed face, 5 x 5 cm»; the photo specifications repeat: «Recent colour passport photos, against a white background, unobstructed face, 5 x 5 cm»; for a minor, a consent form signed by both parents or legal guardian and the original birth certificate; standard processing time 7 working days from receipt of the application at the Embassy, extendable if the documents are not as required.
- Embassy of Israel in Berlin, general information: since 1 January 2025 an electronic entry application (ETA-IL) must be completed online by travellers who are visa-exempt and may travel to Israel without a visa.
Questions people ask before cropping
What size must a visa photo be in Israel?
50 × 50 mm. 70–80% of photo height.
How many pixels is 50 × 50 mm when printed?
591 × 591 px (300 dpi) · 1181 × 1181 px (600 dpi).
How much of the frame should the head take?
70–80% of photo height.
What background does this document need?
Plain white background.
What can’t be fixed here for free?
Hard shadows and uneven light on the face. A smile, raised brows or a half-open mouth. Cropping keeps the face it was given. Clothing and pose. Shoulders out of frame, body turned away from the camera. AI fixes this from the same photo — you see the result before paying.
How many photos fit on one 10×15 cm sheet?
2 × 2 frames fit on one 10×15 cm sheet — 4 copies from a single print.