Requirements for Your Egyptian Passport Photo
Get ready for your Egyptian passport application by learning the exact photo rules you need to follow. Prepare your images correctly before you print them out.
Official Size and Print Requirements
The official size for your Egyptian passport photo is 40×60 mm, which translates to 1.57×2.36 inches[1]. You must submit four recent printed photos when you apply for a first issuance or a renewal[1].
The instructions do not specify a head-height measurement[1]. Check with the consulate handling your application for any additional instructions before printing.
Background and Lighting Rules
The official guidance requires recent photos on a white background[1]. A plain white wall can provide that background.
The source specifies a white background but does not state rules for lighting or expression[1].
Glasses and Head Coverings
Rules about glasses are unspecified in the official guidance[1]. Similarly, headwear permission is unspecified by the authority[1].
The source does not specify rules for glasses or headwear[1]. Check with the consulate handling your application if you have questions about either.
Rules for Children and Minors
The consular instructions list four white-background 4 × 6 cm photos for first issuance and renewals, including children[1]. A parent or guardian must attend for minors during the application process[1].
The instructions require four recent white-background photos for children, but do not give separate infant posing rules[1].
Taking Your Photo at Home
You can take a photo at home, but check with the consulate handling your application before printing it.
The instructions require four printed photos measuring 4 × 6 cm on a white background[1]. Check with the consulate about any further photo or print instructions.
Printing Your Photo Sheet
The instructions require printed photographs[1]. Check with the consulate about paper and print layout before printing.
The instructions require four recent printed photos measuring 4 × 6 cm on a white background[1]. Ask the consulate whether it has any additional submission instructions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the official size of an Egyptian passport photo?
The official size is 40×60 mm (1.57×2.36 inches)[1].
How many photos do I need to submit?
You need to submit four recent printed photos for first issuance and renewals[1].
What background color must the photo have?
The requirement is recent personal photographs on a white background[1].
Are glasses allowed in the photo?
The official instructions do not specify rules for glasses[1].
Do children need separate passport photos?
Yes, children need four white-background 4 × 6 cm photos, and a parent or guardian must attend for minors[1].