Lithuanian Passport Photo Guide
Learn the exact rules for a Lithuanian passport photo so you can prepare your image properly. You can use the tool above to help crop your photo to the correct size.
Official Size and Head Height
The official guidance says the photo is printed on a 40×60 mm sheet, with a 35×45 mm area that can be cut out[1].
Within the 35×45 mm crop, the distance from the chin to the top of the head must be 31–35 mm[1]. The Migration Department captures the applicant’s photo during the application[2].
Background and Lighting
The background behind you must be very bright, monochrome and even, with no shadows[1]. Avoid patterned walls, textured surfaces, or bright objects in the background. If you have very light hair, a darker grey background may be used to maintain contrast[1].
Natural daylight from a large window works best for bright, even lighting. Ask someone else to take the picture for you rather than holding the camera yourself. Keep the camera at eye level about one to one and a half meters away from you to prevent distortion.
Expression and Glasses
You should look at the camera with a neutral expression. The photo may be rejected if you make faces, laugh, frown, or have your mouth open[1]. The whole face and both eyes must be visible[1].
Applicants who wear glasses daily should be pictured wearing them. Lenses must not be tinted or colored, frames must not cover any part of the eyes, and flash reflections are not allowed[1].
Headwear Rules
Headwear is permitted for religious or medical reasons only[1]. If you wear a head covering for these reasons, it must not cover any part of your face from the bottom of your chin to the top of your forehead.
Your facial features must remain completely visible in the image. Any other hats, caps, or fashion headwear are strictly forbidden in official identification documents.
Rules for Children and Infants
The general photo guidance permits a proportionally smaller face for a baby if a clear photo cannot otherwise be taken, but the head height must still exceed 25 mm[1].
Children up to one year may be photographed while held, lying down, or sitting in a chair. The photo must show the child alone, with no other people or items visible[1].
Submission and Taking the Photo
The Migration Department captures the applicant’s photo during the application[2].
The official photo guidance describes a 40×60 mm print sheet from which a 35×45 mm area can be cut[1].
Common Reasons for Refusal
The guidance says there must be no shadows, the head must meet the specified measurements, and the applicant should look at the camera with a neutral expression[1]. It does not provide a list of common reasons for refusal.
Always check your photo against the official rules before submitting it to the authorities. You can use the tool above to assist with cropping your image correctly.
Frequently asked questions
What size should a Lithuanian passport photo be?
The official size is 35 by 45 millimeters[1].
Can I wear glasses in my photo?
Glasses are allowed under conditional rules[1], provided they do not obscure your eyes or cast shadows.
What background color is required?
Can babies have a smaller head height?
Yes, for babies, a smaller face is allowed if needed to avoid blur or distortion, but head height must still exceed 25 millimeters[1].