Photo requirements for visa applications

One photo is required (two, when requesting a residence permit). The photo must be:

-          no more than six months old,

-          in colour,

-          sized as for licences (35-40 mm wide),

-          sharp, clear and of good quality,

-          full-face (showing the entire head and the top of the shoulders),

-          taken in front of a light background,

-          without a head-dress, except for religious reasons,

-          taken directly from the front.

Glasses are permitted, provided that that the eyes remain clearly visible and there is no reflection in the lenses.

Head-dress is permitted only for religious reasons, provided that all facial details are still clearly visible and the head-dress does not cast any shadow over the face.

The photograph for visas must satisfy the requirements listed above. If those are not met, the applicant will be asked to present new photo that satisfies the requirements.

Examples of acceptable photos:

Examples of non-acceptable photos:

disturbing background                 shadow over the face                    hair covers half the face