Bulgarian child passport photo (35×45 mm)

Official Size and Dimensions

The official size for a Bulgarian child passport photo is 35x45 mm, which translates to about 1.38x1.77 inches^[1]. This exact dimension is required for the application form^[2].

The Ministry of Interior of Bulgaria sets this official size for identity documents^[1]. You must make sure your printed photo matches these exact measurements before you submit your paperwork to the office.

If the size is off by even a millimeter, the staff might reject your application and ask you to bring a new picture.

Head Height and Framing Rules

The authority does not set a specific head height rule for this document type in the official specifications^[1]. However, you should center the child's head clearly within the frame to look balanced.

Keep the camera at eye level about 1 to 1.5 meters away from the child. Make sure the entire face, from the chin to the top of the head, is visible in the final image without any parts cut off.

Background and Lighting Requirements

You need a colour photo; follow the biometric photo requirements in the regulation, and no background colour value is reported here^[1]. Choose a plain background if possible to keep the focus entirely on the child.

Face a window for soft, natural light to avoid harsh shadows on the face or the background. Ask someone else to take the picture so you can keep the child calm and facing the camera directly.

Rules for Infants and Children

The authority publishes no separate infant dimensions; the 3.5 by 4.5 cm application photo field applies^[1]. The standard application photo field applies to children of all ages^[1][2].

Infants need an individual facial image^[1].

Lay the baby on a plain light sheet on the floor and take the photo from directly above if they cannot sit up yet. This helps make sure the baby lies flat and the lighting remains even across the face.

Glasses, Expression, and Headwear

The official regulations leave the rules for glasses unspecified^[1]. If the child wears glasses, make sure there is no glare on the lenses and the eyes are fully visible to anyone inspecting the document.

Headwear and facial expressions are also unspecified in the official text^[1]. However, keeping the child's face relaxed with a natural expression helps avoid any issues at the application office.

Submission and Who Takes the Photo

The application submission requires a printed photo^[1]. The process for getting the photo varies depending on the location and the specific office you visit^[1].

The applicant supplies the photo if the application point cannot capture it digitally, but otherwise staff capture it on-site^[1].

You can use the tool above to prepare your printed sheet at home just in case you need to bring your own copy. Printing it as an ordinary 4x6-inch photo at a local kiosk makes this very convenient.

Common Reasons Photos Are Refused

A photo that does not meet the stated requirements may lead to the application being refused^[1]. The application form has a 3.5 × 4.5 cm photo field^[2].

Make sure the child is looking straight at the camera and no other people or toys are visible in the picture. The authority makes the final decision on whether to accept your photo^[1], so following these careful steps gives you the best chance of success.