What size is a Russian passport photo?

35 x 45 mm (1.38 x 1.77 inches).

What DPI is required for Russian passport photos?

Minimum 600 DPI for print quality.

Can I submit a color or black-and-white Russian passport photo?

Both color and black-and-white photos are accepted.

Russia Passport Photo

Size & Requirements 2026 · Last updated: 2026-05-02

Photo Specifications

Dimensions

35 × 45 mm

DPI

600

Background

white

Format

JPEG

Max Size

5120 KB

Head Height

70-80%

Photography Guidelines

1 Taken within the last 6 months
2 Plain white background with no patterns, shadows, or objects
3 Front-facing with neutral expression, mouth closed, and both eyes open
4 No glasses, jewelry, or headgear allowed
5 Even illumination across face and background, no shadows
6 Must be printed on matte photo paper for physical submissions

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Using glossy photo paper

Russian passport photos must be printed on matte paper, not glossy

Wearing glasses or jewelry

No glasses, jewelry, or headgear are permitted in the photo

Digital retouching

Removal of blemishes, marks, or scars is not acceptable

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Official References

Information on this page is based on the following official sources:

Gosuslugi - Russian Passport Services
Russian MID - Visa Photo Specifications