Iranian Passport Photo Requirements and Size Guide
Get the right size and details for your Iranian passport photo. Follow these official rules to prepare your picture correctly.
Official Size and Dimensions
For consular passport applications, the regulation requires a recent, full-face 3×4 cm photo[1]. The Embassy in Tbilisi separately instructs applicants to use a 4×6 cm passport photo with a white background[2].
The cited consular rules do not set a head-height measurement[1]. These photo instructions apply to consular applications abroad; check the domestic issuing office for its process.
Background and Lighting Rules
The background behind you is very important for official approval and proper facial recognition by office staff. Iranian consular instructions specify a light background for all standard submissions[1].
Specific diplomatic missions can have even stricter color requirements for your backdrop. For example, the Embassy in Tbilisi specifies a plain white background[2]. Try to stand against a clean wall with even, natural lighting so that dark shadows do not appear behind your head, neck, or shoulders.
Glasses, Headwear and Expression
You must follow strict personal appearance rules when taking your official passport picture. Glasses are strictly not allowed in the picture, even if you wear prescription frames every day for vision correction[1][2].
The consular regulation requires a photo without a hat and says women must observe full Islamic hijab[1]. The cited instructions do not state a religious or medical exception or a chin-to-forehead visibility rule.
Rules for Children and Infants
For applicants under 18, the consular rules require written permission from a guardian[1]. The cited sources do not say that a parent or guardian must submit the application.
The consular regulation requires a recent 3×4 cm full-face photo for young applicants[1][2]. No separate infant pose or specific head-size rule was found in the official guidelines for babies or toddlers[1][2]. You should still make sure the child looks directly at the camera with their eyes open and expression calm.
Digital File Limits and Submission
For consular applications, the cited regulation describes an electronic application and requires a photo with the application[1]. Follow your consulate's instructions for submitting the photo.
The Embassy in Tbilisi sets a maximum size of 70 KB for the personnel-photo upload[2]. Follow that limit if you apply through that mission.
Taking Your Photo at Home
You can easily take your passport picture at home before you start your application process. Stand facing a bright window to get soft, natural light on your face without harsh shadows or glares on your skin.
Ask a friend or family member to take the picture while you look straight ahead at the camera lens. Keep the camera at eye level about one to one and a half meters away from your face. You can use the tool above to crop your photo to the exact 30×40 mm dimensions easily.
Printing and Preparing Your Copy
For a personal print sheet, you can arrange cropped copies on a 4×6-inch sheet.
The 70 KB limit applies to the Tbilisi Embassy's personnel-photo upload instructions[2]. Check the rules for your application channel before uploading.
Frequently asked questions
What is the exact size of an Iranian passport photo?
What color should the background be?
Is there a file size limit for digital uploads?
Yes, the digital personnel-photo upload limit is 70 KB[2].