Crop a photo to 35 × 45 mm — Sri Lanka citizenship application
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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 |
| 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. |
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 35 × 45 mm result — print it or attach it to the application
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 35 × 45 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 413 × 531 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
Sri Lanka-specific things to know
- Sri Lanka asks for three photographs for each person — each member of a family submits a separate application — and one is affixed to the first page of the form.
- The page names «passport size» and «colour» only — no millimetres, background or face rule.
Printing on a single sheet
4 × 2 frames fit on one 10×15 cm sheet — 8 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: 8 (4 × 2)
A4 · 21 × 29.7 cmPhotos: 36 (6 × 6)
Where these numbers come from
Source: Department of Immigration and Emigration of Sri Lanka. Last checked against the official page on 1 Oct 2026.
What the source confirms
- Department of Immigration and Emigration of Sri Lanka, «Dual Citizenship — Instructions for applicants»: dual citizenship applies to a person whose citizenship of Sri Lanka has ceased under section 19, 20 or 21 of the Citizenship Act No. 18 of 1948 or is likely to cease — resumption under section 19(2) for a person whose citizenship ceased because of obtaining citizenship of another country, retention under section 19(3) for a person who wishes to obtain citizenship of another country while retaining that of Sri Lanka.
- Same page, the application: «To be completed in “BLOCK CAPITALS”. Delete inapplicable word or words wherever * appears in the application. Please mention “Not relevant” if particular information is not applicable. Each member of family has to submit a separate application along with 3 passport size colour photographs. Affix one of these photographs in the top right hand corner of the first page of the application.»; the statement supported by an affidavit (page 6) before a Justice of the Peace or a Commissioner of Oaths; incomplete applications are rejected by the CNI office.
- Same page, the documents: the applicant's original birth certificate or a certified copy (the certificate of registration for a citizen by registration); the marriage certificate or a certified copy if married; for resumption under section 19(2) a certified copy of the foreign citizenship certificate, a certified copy of the bio data page and observation page of the foreign passport, a recent police clearance report from the country of foreign citizenship not older than 12 months (only applicants above 16 years) and a certified copy of the bio data and observation pages of the previous Sri Lankan passport if available; for retention under section 19(3) a certified copy of the bio data and observation pages of the current Sri Lankan passport, a certified copy of the permanent residence visa of the foreign country and a recent police clearance report.
Dual Citizenship — instructions for applicants; Form “S” (application for dual citizenship) ↗
Questions people ask before cropping
What size must a citizenship application photo be in Sri Lanka?
35 × 45 mm. 70–80% of photo height.
How many pixels is 35 × 45 mm when printed?
413 × 531 px (300 dpi) · 827 × 1063 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?
4 × 2 frames fit on one 10×15 cm sheet — 8 copies from a single print.