Russian foreign passport photo (35×45 mm)

Official Size and Head Dimensions

The official printed photo size is 35×45 mm (1.38×1.77 in)^[1].

Your head must measure 32–36 mm from the bottom of your chin to the top of your head^[1].

Check that your head measures 32–36 mm in the printed photo^[1].

Background and Lighting Rules

The background must be a single color without any patterns, designs, or textures^[1]. Regulations recommend up to 10 per cent grey or light blue, and consular guidance specifies a plain, light background^[1]. Avoid standing near dark walls or patterned wallpaper that could distract from your facial features.

Use even lighting and avoid shadows on your face and background.

Avoid lighting that creates glare or harsh shadows.

Expression, Glasses, and Headwear

Keep a neutral expression and your mouth closed^[1]. Do not smile, frown, or raise your eyebrows when the picture is taken.

Glasses are allowed under the conditions in the guidance^[1]. Keep your eyes clearly visible. If you continuously wear glasses, wear them in the photo^[1].

Headwear is permitted for religious or medical reasons^[1]. Make sure any allowed head covering does not cast shadows across your face or hide your facial contour.

Rules for Children and Infants

Children must be photographed frontally^[1]. The cited guidance does not state a separate size for children^[1].

An adult should hold an infant so that no part of the adult is visible in the photo^[1].

Taking Your Photo at Home

Set up your camera or phone at eye level and face it straight on.

Check that the photo meets the size and head-height requirements before submitting it^[1].

Printing and Submitting Your Photo

Applicants submit physical photos along with their passport application, and biometric passport applicants are also photographed directly at the issuing authority^[1]. The printed photo specification applies directly to the submitted photo^[1].

Print the submitted photo at 35 by 45 mm^[1].