What are the requirements for a residence permit photo?

The main portrait rules

The photo should be colour, sharp and undamaged. Face the camera directly with open eyes, closed lips and a natural expression.

Use a plain, light background. The face should take about 70–80% of the frame, from the top of the head to the upper shoulders.

• Taken no more than 6 months before the application.
• No dark glasses or anything covering the face.
• The eye line should be parallel to the top edge of the photo.
• Religious headwear can be an exception when the whole face remains visible.

Digital file requirements

For a digital MOS application, use a JPG file of at least 684 × 883 pixels and no more than 2.5 MB. The proportions should match a 35 × 45 mm photograph.

Check before you submit

Zoom in and review the face, eyes, background and file quality. The receiving authority makes the final decision — FotoPobyt helps prepare the photo but cannot guarantee acceptance.