Requirements for Your Slovak Firearms Licence Photo
Getting a Slovak firearms licence requires specific photo prints that meet the standards set by the Ministry of Interior of the Slovak Republic[1][2]. Follow these detailed rules to prepare your application photos correctly.
Official Size and Measurement Rules
When you apply for a Slovak firearms licence, you must provide physical photographs that match the exact official dimensions required by the issuing authority[1][2]. The Ministry of Interior of the Slovak Republic oversees these firearm document standards. The required size for this specific document is 30 by 35 millimeters, which is approximately 1.18 by 1.38 inches[1][2]. You are required to supply two physical copies of this photo with your official application paperwork[1][2].
The official guidelines set a specific rule regarding your head proportions in the frame[1][2]. According to the rules from the Ministry of Interior of the Slovak Republic, the distance measured from your eyes to your chin must be at least 13 millimeters[1][2]. The authority does not set a specific numerical value for the total head height measured from the bottom of the chin to the top of the crown, so you only need to focus on the eye-to-chin minimum measurement rule[1][2].
Background and Clothing Guidelines
The photo must show you facing forward and wearing civilian clothing[1][2].
The background colour is not specified in the cited guidance from the authority[1][2]. When you take your picture at home, choose a simple, neutral background so that nothing distracts from your facial features. Make sure the lighting is bright and even across your entire face to avoid harsh shadows on your skin or behind your head.
Rules for Glasses and Head Coverings
Managing your accessories correctly helps prevent the authority from rejecting your application[1][2]. Dark glasses are strictly prohibited in the photo under all circumstances[1][2]. Regular prescription glasses are allowed under conditional rules, provided your eyes remain fully visible and there is no glare blocking the lenses[1][2].
Head coverings are subject to very strict limitations[1][2]. Religious or medical head coverings are permitted only if your face remains completely visible from your chin to your forehead, making sure that identification remains possible[1][2]. Any other types of hats, caps, or casual headwear are not allowed.
How to Take Your Photo at Home
You must submit two printed photos with the application[1][2]. The cited sources do not specify camera distance or say whether you may take the photos yourself.
The sources specify a 30 by 35 mm photo but do not set rules for lighting, expression, or mouth position[1][2].
Preparing and Printing Your Photo Sheet
The application requires two printed photos measuring 30 by 35 mm[1][2].
You can use the tool above to place your cropped 30 by 35 millimeter photo onto a standard 4 by 6-inch photo template. Save this digital sheet file to your phone or a USB drive and take it to any local photo printing kiosk. Print it as a standard 4 by 6-inch photo, then cut out your individual pictures carefully with sharp scissors.
Common Reasons Photos Are Refused
The photo must show at least 13 mm from the eyes to the chin[1][2].
The instructions require civilian clothing, prohibit dark glasses, and allow a head covering only for religious or health reasons when it does not prevent identification[1][2].