Russian visa photo requirements
Russia’s unified e-visa wants a JPEG in the 35 × 45 shape with the face 70–80 % of the photo, on a plain light background with no shadows. Paper visas take at least one 35 × 45 mm colour photo glued to the form.
| Size | 35 × 45 mm |
|---|---|
| Head | 70–80 % of the photo’s height (31.5–36 mm), chin to the top of the head |
| Background | A plain light background with no shadows |
| Glasses | Eyes clearly visible, no reflection, no tinted lenses. |
| Expression | Neutral, mouth closed, eyes open, looking straight at the camera |
| Digital photo | 700 × 900 px. The e-visa asks for a JPEG in the 35 × 45 shape. |
| Prints needed | 1 |
Source: evisa.kdmid.ru, denmark.kdmid.ru (2026-11-09).
Taking a Russian visa photo
Stand in front of a plain light background with no shadows. Glasses are a risk: take them off if they catch the light. Keep a neutral face with your mouth closed. For the online form the app saves 700 × 900 px. The e-visa asks for a JPEG in the 35 × 45 shape.
Printing Russia visa photos
8 fit on a 4×6 print, 9 on a 5×7, 25 on A4 and 25 on US Letter; the office wants 1.
Questions
What size is a Russian visa photo?
35 × 45 mm, with the head 31.5–36 mm from the chin to the top of the head.
Other photos
- 35 × 45 mm photo 35×45 mm
- UK passport 35×45 mm
- Schengen visa 35×45 mm
- German passport (applying abroad) 35×45 mm
- Every passport and visa photo