Azerbaijani Passport Photo Guide
For an Azerbaijani passport, the issuing authority takes your photo at the passport office[1].
Official Size and Measurements
The authority takes the passport photo at the issuing institution[1]. It does not publish a required applicant-supplied photo size. A studio may commonly be asked for 35 by 45 mm, but that is not an official size.
The authority does not publish a separate size for an applicant-supplied passport photo[1].
The authority takes your photo at the issuing institution[1]. If you need a separate print for another purpose, 35 by 45 millimeters (1.38 by 1.77 inches) is a size often requested by studios, but it is not an official passport photo size.
Who Takes Your Photo
When you apply for your national passport, the issuing authority photographs the applicant[1].
The authority takes the photo at the issuing institution[1].
The issuing authority takes your photo at the passport office[1].
Background and Image Standards
Your official picture must be an ICAO-compliant photo taken by the issuing authority[1].
The cited service page does not specify a background color for these pictures[1].
The cited service page does not describe the lighting or background used when the authority takes your photo[1].
Rules for Children and Minors
The issuing authority takes photos of applicants, including children, at the passport office[1].
The issuing authority photographs the applicant, including children, directly at the facility[1].
You do not need to supply a photo for the child; the issuing authority takes the applicant's photo at the office[1].
Taking the Photo at Home
If you want to practice or create a personal picture for other reasons, you can take a picture at home using a digital camera or smartphone.
For a practice photo, stand in front of a plain wall in a well-lit area.
Ask a helper to take the picture instead of using a selfie arm. Look straight ahead with a relaxed face and keep your shoulders level.
Checking Your Photo
After you take a practice picture, look at the framing on your screen. Make sure your head and shoulders are fully visible with space around them.
Check that your face has no shadows and your eyes are open and looking right at the camera lens.
You can use the tool on this page to crop a practice image to 35 by 45 millimeters for personal use.
Using the Tool on This Page
The tool above can still help you rehearse, check a photo, or prepare a copy for other uses.
You can crop your own digital images to the common 35 by 45 millimeter size for personal records or practice.
Remember that this preparation does not replace the official photo taken at the government office.
Preparing for Your Appointment
Since the government agency takes your photo on site, your main job is to arrive ready for your visit[1].
Check the ASAN Service page for the documents required for your application[1].
Frequently asked questions
What is the size of an Azerbaijani passport photo?
The authority takes your photo at the issuing institution and does not specify a size for a photo supplied by the applicant[1]. Studios may commonly be asked for 35 by 45 millimeters (1.38 by 1.77 inches), but that is not an official size.
Do I need to bring my own photo?
No. The issuing authority photographs the applicant at the office[1].
Are children required to have their photo taken at the office?
Yes. The issuing authority photographs the applicant, including children[1].
What background color is required?
The issuing authority takes the photo according to ICAO requirements[1]. The service page does not specify a background color.
Can I use the tool on this page for my official application?
The official photo must be taken by the issuing authority at their facility[1], but the tool above can help you rehearse or prepare a copy for other uses.
Can I practice taking a photo at home?
Yes, you can take a practice photo at home for personal use or to test out cropping tools, but you will still need to have your official picture taken by the issuing office[1].