Crop a photo to 35 × 45 mm — Serbia work permit
Upload a photo — the frame is already set for a Serbia work permit. Ready to print or upload.
Two ways to hand in the photo for this document
Serbia accepts the photo for this document two ways, and only one of them starts with a file on your computer. Read both before you crop anything.
- You supply the photo yourself — printed or as a file. Then it has to match the sizes on this page exactly, and the cropper below is the right tool.
- The photo is taken for you where the application is filed. On that route Ministry of Interior of the Republic of Serbia works with its own image, and a file you cropped here is not used at all.
Upload your photo
The document is already selected — the frame is locked to 35 × 45 mm. Drag the photo inside the frame; the shape cannot be broken.
The photo is cropped in your browser. It is not uploaded to a server and we do not store it.
How to crop it, in three steps
- Upload a photo taken face-on, in even light
- Move the photo until the eyes sit on the guide line and the head fills 70–80%
- Save the 35 × 45 mm result — print it or attach it to the application
Exact numbers for this document
| Parameter | What it must be |
|---|---|
| Print size | 35 × 45 mm |
| Pixels at 300 dpi | 413 × 531 px |
| Pixels at 600 dpi | 827 × 1063 px |
| Aspect ratio | 7:9 |
| Head, share of height | 70–80% of photo height |
| Eye line from the bottom edge | 55–70% |
| Background | Plain light background. |
| Glasses | Eyes must be fully visible; no tinting or reflections. |
| Head covering | Religious reasons only; must not cover the facial oval. |
Do not confuse it with another Serbia document
Serbia does not use one frame for everything. This page is about work permit — 35 × 45 mm. The documents below are cut to a different size, so a file prepared here will not fit them.
- id card (licna karta) 50 × 50 mm
- passport 50 × 50 mm
What cropping will not fix
- A wrong background — cropping does not repaint the wall behind you. This document needs: plain light
- A shadow on the face or on the wall. Step 1–2 m away from the wall and shoot facing a window.
- Glare on the lenses. Take the glasses off or turn away from the light source and shoot again.
- 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 413 × 531 px, enlarging it only blurs the face.
Why these photos get rejected — and how to fix each one
| Reason | Fix |
|---|---|
| Photo not 50×50mm SQUARE | Reprint at Serbian unique size |
| Background not pure white | Re-shoot against white backdrop |
| Photo older than 6 months | Re-shoot |
Serbia-specific things to know
- Official single-permit application format: 35×45mm colour photograph
- NSZ National Employment Service issues; MUP handles biometric capture
- Validity tied to employment contract duration
Printing on a single sheet
4 × 2 frames fit on one 10×15 cm sheet — 8 copies from a single print.
Photos per print sheet
| 10 × 15 cm · 4×6″ | 8 (4 × 2) |
|---|---|
| A4 · 21 × 29.7 cm | 36 (6 × 6) |
Print at 100% scale, borderless, and turn off fit-to-page so each photo keeps its exact size.
Where these numbers come from
Source: Ministry of Interior of the Republic of Serbia. Last checked against the official page on 2026-05-17.
- The Ministry of Interior explains that employment-based applications are handled through the single permit to reside and work.
- The temporary-residence/single-permit material lists the foreign citizen's photo for electronic filings.
- Related temporary-residence grounds require two 35 × 45 mm colour full-face photos.
- If residence and work conditions are met, the applicant is invited to the authority for biometric data capture and card creation.
- The source confirms a hybrid single-permit route, but not a separate work-permit-only photo matrix.
Questions people ask before cropping
35 × 45 mm. 70–80% of photo height.
413 × 531 px (300 dpi) · 827 × 1063 px (600 dpi).
70–80% of photo height.
Plain light background.
A wrong background — cropping does not repaint the wall behind you. This document needs: plain light A shadow on the face or on the wall. Step 1–2 m away from the wall and shoot facing a window. Glare on the lenses. Take the glasses off or turn away from the light source and shoot again. 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 413 × 531 px, enlarging it only blurs the face.
4 × 2 frames fit on one 10×15 cm sheet — 8 copies from a single print.