Mozambican passport photo (35×45 mm)

Official Size and Document Details

The embassy source lists two passport-size photos as optional. It does not specify their dimensions^[1].

A 35 by 45 mm crop (about 1.38 by 1.77 inches) is a common practical passport-photo size, but the source does not set an official dimension.

The supplied research identifies the Serviço Nacional de Migração (SENAMI) as the issuing authority. The embassy page says two passport-size photos are optional^[1].

Before You Visit the Office

The embassy lists two passport-size photos as optional, so you should check your specific local office requirements^[1].

The embassy page does not say whether photos are taken at the application office or brought by the applicant^[1].

Ask the office handling your application whether you need to bring printed photos or whether it takes them on-site.

Check the application requirements and bring any documents and photos they ask for.

Taking the Photo at Home

Stand about one to two metres away from the camera to avoid any distortion of your facial features.

Ask a friend or family member to take the picture for you instead of using a selfie stick or front camera.

Face a bright window to get natural light on your face. This helps avoid dark shadows under your nose or chin.

Stand in front of a plain wall to keep the background clean and distraction-free.

Background and Lighting Setup

The embassy page does not specify a background colour or photo dimensions^[1]. A 35 by 45 mm crop is a common practical size.

Turn off your camera flash to avoid red eyes and harsh shadows on the wall behind you.

Wear clothes that contrast with your background so your shoulders stand out clearly in the final image.

Glasses, Headwear and Facial Rules

The embassy page does not give a head-height measurement^[1].

The embassy page does not say whether glasses are allowed^[1]. If you wear them, check that glare does not hide your eyes.

The embassy page does not say whether headwear is allowed^[1].

Look at the camera lens and keep a relaxed expression.

Taking Photos of Children and Infants

No separate photo rules are found for children or infants in the official guidelines^[1].

If you take a photo of a baby, lay them flat on a plain white or light sheet on the floor. Stand directly above them to take the shot.

Make sure the child has their eyes open and looks toward the camera lens without any toys in the frame.

Ask someone to help grab the baby's attention just behind the camera to get them looking forward.

Checking Your Photo

Use the cropping tool on this website to make a 35 by 45 mm crop, a common practical passport-photo size.

Check that your face and shoulders are visible in the crop.

Look closely at the image on your screen to make sure it is sharp and not blurry.

Printing Your Photo at a Kiosk

The embassy lists two passport-size photos as optional^[1]. Check with the office handling your application to confirm whether you need to bring them.

If you want to print the photo at a kiosk, you can place the 35 by 45 mm crop on a 4 by 6-inch photo sheet using the tool above.

Save your sheet and take the file to a local print kiosk to print it out as an ordinary photo.

Cut the printed photos carefully using a sharp pair of scissors or a paper cutter along the crop lines.

Photo Quality Checks

Before printing, check that your photo is clear and well lit.

If you choose a 35 by 45 mm crop, check the print dimensions with a ruler. The embassy page does not set an official size^[1].

Ask the office handling your application whether it has photo requirements beyond the information on the embassy page^[1].

Avoid wearing very light-colored shirts that blend into a white background.