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Russia visa and e-visa photo

35 × 45 mm printed photo and a digital file sized for the online form. Cropped and checked in your browser.

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Photo rules for the Russia visa and e-visa

Printed size
35 × 45 mm
Digital file
JPEG, 35:45 aspect ratio
File format
JPEG
Our digital file
933 × 1200 px, JPEG
Head size
Face 70–80% of the photo
Background
Plain, light-colored, no shadows (we offer: white, light grey)
Glasses
Allowed if the eyes are clearly visible: no tint, no reflections, frames clear of the eyes.
Photo taken within
6 months
  • The photo must have no frame or border.

How to take a Russia visa and e-visa photo at home

  1. Stand about half a metre in front of a plain light wall. Face a window or a soft light. The Russia visa and e-visa needs a white or light grey background; the tool can lighten or replace it if your wall is darker.
  2. Ask someone to take the photo from about 1.5 metres at eye level, or use the camera of your laptop. Look straight into the camera with a neutral expression and your mouth closed.
  3. Glasses are allowed if your eyes are clearly visible. Avoid glare and tinted lenses.
  4. Upload the photo above. The tool crops it so that the head size matches the rule (Face 70–80% of the photo) and then checks the photo quality.

Digital file

For the online application you upload a JPEG of 933 × 1200 px. The tool shows the file size before you download.

Printed photos

The print sheet holds several 35 × 45 mm photos on 4 × 6 in or 10 × 15 cm photo paper. Print it at 100% at home or at a photo shop and check the size with a ruler before you cut.

Questions about the Russia visa and e-visa photo

What size is a Russia visa and e-visa photo?
The printed photo is 35 × 45 mm. Head size: Face 70–80% of the photo.
What are the rules for the digital Russia visa and e-visa photo?
JPEG, 35:45 aspect ratio. Our file is 933 × 1200 px in JPEG.
Which background colour is needed?
Plain, light-colored, no shadows. The tool offers white or light grey.
Can I wear glasses?
Allowed if the eyes are clearly visible: no tint, no reflections, frames clear of the eyes.
How recent must the photo be?
It must have been taken within the last 6 months.
What does it cost?
The tool and a preview with a watermark are free. The digital file and the print sheets without watermark cost $5.99, paid once.
Will the authority accept my photo?
The authority that issues your document decides. The tool checks the published rules, but it cannot see everything an officer checks. If the authority rejects your application with a photo you bought from us, we refund the full price. Ask within 90 days of the purchase. The exceptions are listed in our refund policy.

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