Crop a photo to 40 × 40 mm — Syria passport
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Exact numbers for this document
| Parameter | What it must be |
|---|---|
| Print size | 40 × 40 mm |
| Pixels at 300 dpi | 472 × 472 px |
| Pixels at 600 dpi | 945 × 945 px |
| Aspect ratio | 1:1 |
| Head, share of height | 70–80% of photo height |
| Background | Plain white background. #ffffff |
| 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 40 × 40 mm frame a head band of 70–80% is 28–32 mm from the chin to the crown.
- Of the 40 mm of height that leaves 8–12 mm for the gap above the crown and the space below the chin together.
- At 300 dpi that is a head 331–378 pixels tall — below 331 px the file is too small to print, however good the crop is.
- Against the European 35 × 45 mm standard this frame is 1.14 times as wide, 0.89 times as tall and 1.02 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 40 × 40 mm result — print it or attach it to the application
Do not confuse it with another Syria document
Syria does not use one frame for everything. This page is about passport — 40 × 40 mm. The documents below are cut to a different size, so a file prepared here will not fit them.
- visa 40 × 60 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 40 × 40 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 472 × 472 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
Syria-specific things to know
- Syria asks the applicant to wear dark clothing against the white background — and gives the size as «4x4», a square print, not the 35 × 45 mm ICAO size.
- The photograph on the ID card or civil registry extract is a separate matter: not older than six months and certified by the Mukhtar and authenticated by the Ministry.
- The pages publish no head size, expression or glasses rules — the mission decides on the print.
Printing on a single sheet
3 × 2 frames fit on one 10×15 cm sheet — 6 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: 35 (5 × 7)
Where these numbers come from
Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of the Syrian Arab Republic. Last checked against the official page on 1 Oct 2026.
What the source confirms
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, «Issuance of Passport for the First Time» (updated 2026-03-29): the service lets Syrian citizens and those considered as such get a passport for the first time through the passport issuance system at a diplomatic mission; required documents include the appointment confirmation, the application form printed in colour, a personal ID card or an individual civil registry extract with a recent personal photograph, two recent colour passport-sized photographs, and a copy of the residence card in the host country.
- Same page, the photographs: «Two recent colored passport-sized photos with a white background, wearing dark clothing, size 4x4»; the personal photograph on the ID card or civil registry extract must be not older than six months and certified by the local Mukhtar, identified by a witness from the same area, and authenticated by the Syrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates.
- Same page, the procedure: booking an appointment through the Ministry's appointment application; submitting the application at the scheduled time with the documents; taking the electronic signature and fingerprint of the person on the passport system; paying the fees; for a minor under 18 the father or the paternal grandfather must be present at the mission, or the mother with a guardianship certificate.
- «Issuance of a passport (replacement for lost or damaged)»: the same two recent colour passport-sized photographs with a white background, dark clothing, size 4x4; a report from the authorities of the country where the loss occurred for a lost passport; a copy of the lost or damaged passport; an ID card or civil registry extract with a passport-sized photo of less than six months, certified by the Ministry.
Issuance of Passport for the First Time — required documents ↗
Questions people ask before cropping
What size must a passport photo be in Syria?
40 × 40 mm. 70–80% of photo height.
How many pixels is 40 × 40 mm when printed?
472 × 472 px (300 dpi) · 945 × 945 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?
3 × 2 frames fit on one 10×15 cm sheet — 6 copies from a single print.