Visa Photo Application

Visa Photo

Visa Photo

In order to be accepted by official institutions, your biometric visa photos must comply with the standards set by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). Selfipass.com provides a service that automatically adapts to the country you have selected and ensures that your biometric visa photo meets ICAO standards.

What are the rules for visa photography?

Your biometric visa photo must comply with international standards (ICAO) is required. If your biometric photo complies with these rules and standards, it will be eligible for visa use.

The photo must be taken within the last 6 (six) months.
The background should be plain, clean and white, and care should be taken to avoid shadows.
Your photo should have neutral colors.
Your photo must be frameless.
Your face should cover 75% of the area in the photo, and the photo should not be too far or close.
Look directly at the camera, do not use expressions such as smiling or frowning.
The light hitting the face, contrast, color tones and brightness must be adjusted well.
The print of your photo must have no ink marks or wrinkles and must be of high quality.
Do not use accessories such as hats, jewelry or headphones.
If you wear glasses, make sure the frame does not cover your eyes or your facial features.
Make sure your eyes are not red in the photo.

Selfipass.com helps you to easily obtain high-quality photos by giving you instructions that comply with the visa photo standards of the country you choose.

Visa photo dimensions

Biometric photo sizes for visas vary depending on the standards of the country you are in or will be going to. European countries are generally set as 35x45mm, America as 50x50mm. If you cannot find the standards of the country you are looking for, do not worry, Selfipass.com automatically arranges all of these measurements according to the country you choose.

Visa photo with headscarf

In your visa photo with your headscarf, your face must be visible from the tip of your chin to your forehead. The headscarf should not cover your facial features.

Visa photo for children

While holding your child, your arms and your hands should be invisible in the photo. All remaining rules are the same as the standards for photography of an adult individual.

Can glasses be worn in the visa photo?

Yes, glasses can be used when necessary in the visa photo, but care must be taken that the glasses are not tinted and do not cause reflection or glare in the photo. Eyeglass frames should not cover the eyes.

Is it possible to wear make-up in the visa photo?

When applying make-up for the visa photo, pastel tones should be preferred and contours should not be applied in a way that will change the facial features. Additionally, distinctive marks on the face, such as birthmarks, should not be covered.

Are accessories used in visa photographs?

No, accessories are not used unless necessary.

What to wear in the visa photo?

There is no written rule about this. Since the photo background must be white, do not choose a white top.

Can we smile in the visa photo?

Your face should be centered and looking straight ahead. It should be taken without showing any facial expressions.

What is the difference between a Visa Photo and a Passport photo?

Although biometric photo features are similar for both passport and visa applications, there are differences in size and some criteria. The required dimensions for both photos vary depending on the country you are applying to. Selfipass.com helps you easily obtain the visa photo of the country you choose.