Crop a photo to 51 × 51 mm — Republic of the Congo visa
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Exact numbers for this document
| Parameter | What it must be |
|---|---|
| Print size | 51 × 51 mm |
| Pixels at 300 dpi | 602 × 602 px |
| Pixels at 600 dpi | 1205 × 1205 px |
| Aspect ratio | 1:1 |
| Head, share of height | 70–80% of photo height |
| Background | Plain light background without textures or noticeable gradients. |
| Glasses | Clear glasses only, no reflections; sunglasses prohibited. |
| Head covering | Religious reasons only; must not cover the facial oval. |
What these millimetres work out to
- In a 51 × 51 mm frame a head band of 70–80% is 35.7–40.8 mm from the chin to the crown.
- Of the 51 mm of height that leaves 10.2–15.3 mm for the gap above the crown and the space below the chin together.
- At 300 dpi that is a head 422–482 pixels tall — below 422 px the file is too small to print, however good the crop is.
- Against the European 35 × 45 mm standard this frame is 1.46 times as wide, 1.13 times as tall and 1.65 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 51 × 51 mm result — print it or attach it to the application
Do not confuse it with another Republic of the Congo document
Republic of the Congo does not use one frame for everything. This page is about visa — 51 × 51 mm. The documents below are cut to a different size, so a file prepared here will not fit them.
visathis page
passport
What we fix for free, and what AI fixes
Fixed for free
- Background. Replaced with the one this document asks for: plain light background without textures or noticeable gradients.
- Head tilt. Straightened if the head leans slightly to one side.
- Frame. Exactly 51 × 51 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 602 × 602 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
Republic of the Congo-specific things to know
- The Congo asks for the visa photograph as a digital file — JPEG, colour, white background, front view — uploaded on the platform, and names no print size.
- The same photograph line is repeated for every category: the 15-day and 91-day visas and the courtesy, service and diplomatic visas.
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: 4 (2 × 2)
A4 · 21 × 29.7 cmPhotos: 20 (4 × 5)
Where these numbers come from
Source: Embassy of the Republic of the Congo in France (consular platform). Last checked against the official page on 1 Oct 2026.
What the source confirms
- Embassy of the Republic of the Congo in France, consular platform, «Demande de visa»: the Embassy issues the visa of 15 days (and a visa of 15 days for a child from 0 to 5 or a person aged 65 or more), the visa of 91 days (and the same reduced one), the courtesy visa, the service visa and the diplomatic visa.
- Same page, the supporting documents for the visa of 15 days and the visa of 91 days: the passport valid at least 6 months after the date of the trip; «Photo d'identité : format JPEG, couleur, fond blanc, vue de face» — identity photograph: JPEG format, colour, white background, front view; the invitation letter or accommodation certificate with the agreement of the Departmental Directorate of Territorial Surveillance (DDST) in the Congo; a copy of the flight reservation with the dates of departure and return; proof of means of subsistence for the length of the stay; the rates are EUR 55 (express EUR 110) for the 15-day visa and EUR 110 (express EUR 220) for the 91-day visa, with EUR 28 (express EUR 55) and EUR 55 (express EUR 110) for the reduced ones.
- Same page, the courtesy, service and diplomatic visas: the diplomatic or service passport valid at least 6 months after the date of the trip; the same identity photograph — JPEG format, colour, white background, front view; a note verbale from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or the international employer; a copy of the flight reservation; exempt from consular fees for officials.
- Same page, the procedure: create a personal account on the official platform; complete the profile (address, filiation, identity document); select the desired procedure; upload the required documents; pay securely online; the passport can be sent by registered post or handed in directly at the Embassy of the Congo in France, on weekdays from 9:00 to 12:30 for the deposit and from 14:30 to 17:00 for the pick-up.
Questions people ask before cropping
What size must a visa photo be in Republic of the Congo?
51 × 51 mm. 70–80% of photo height.
How many pixels is 51 × 51 mm when printed?
602 × 602 px (300 dpi) · 1205 × 1205 px (600 dpi).
How much of the frame should the head take?
70–80% of photo height.
What background does this document need?
Plain light background without textures or noticeable gradients.
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.