What size is a Russian visa photo?

35 x 45 mm (1.38 x 1.77 inches), the same as the Russian passport photo.

Is the Russian visa photo the same as the passport photo?

Yes, both require 35x45mm photos with the same specifications.

Can I wear religious head coverings in a Russian visa photo?

Religious headwear may be permitted, but the face must be fully visible from chin to forehead.

Russia Visa 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 or light-colored background
3 Front-facing with neutral expression, both eyes open
4 Head height between 32mm and 36mm from chin to top of head
5 Minimum 5mm space above the head
6 No glasses, jewelry, headgear, or digital retouching

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Head size too small or too large

Head height must be between 32mm and 36mm (70-80% of photo height)

Insufficient space above head

Must have at least 5mm of space between top of head and edge of photo

Photo printed on glossy paper

Russian visa photos must be on matte paper

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Official References

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

Russian MID - Visa Photo Specifications
Russian MID - Photo Requirements