Preparing a Photo for a Ukrainian International Passport
When you apply for a Ukrainian international passport, you must follow the official rules set by the issuing authorities. This guide explains what the official sources require and how you can prepare your photo.
Who Takes Your Photo
The Ukrainian international passport, officially known as the Паспорт громадянина України для виїзду за кордон, is issued by the Державна міграційна служба України or a Ukrainian diplomatic mission abroad[1].
Normally, the issuing authority captures the applicant's face image directly during enrollment at their office[1]. Because of this process, applicants usually do not need to bring a pre-printed photograph for standard adult applications[1].
The issuing authority captures the applicant’s face image during enrollment[1].
Official Size and Requirements
The issuing authority captures the applicant’s face image during enrollment and does not give a submitted-photo crop size[1].
The authority does not publish a crop size for a submitted photo. The studio’s commonly requested size is 35 × 45 mm (1.38 × 1.77 in).
The issuing authority does not set a specific rule for head height in a submitted photo[1]. Because the office takes the picture directly, you do not need to worry about exact millimeter measurements for your head or eyes if you go through the standard office process.
Background and Image Guidelines
The authority captures the applicant’s face image during enrollment and does not publish a crop size for a submitted photo[1].
If you are preparing a photo independently for your own records or to understand how you might look, you should still follow basic photography standards. Face a clean, plain wall or a bright window to get even lighting on your face. Natural daylight from a large window works well if you stand about one meter away from the glass, and you should wear everyday clothing that contrasts with your background.
Taking Your Photo at Home
If you want to take a practice photo at home, set up your camera or phone at eye level about one to one and a half meters away from your face. Ask a friend or family member to take the picture rather than taking a selfie, because selfies can distort your facial features by placing the camera too close to your nose.
For a practice photo, look toward the camera and make sure your face is clearly visible.
Preparing Your Photo Sheet
If you want a 35 × 45 mm image for personal use, you can use the tool above to crop it.
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Children and Special Rules
For children under 12, one printed 10 × 15 cm photo may be submitted for scanning[1].
For children under 12, one printed photo may be submitted for scanning[1].
Frequently asked questions
Does the authority publish an official photo size?
The authority captures the image during enrollment and does not give a submitted-photo crop size[1].
Who takes the passport photo?
The issuing authority normally captures the applicant's face image during enrollment at the service point[1].
Where is the passport issued?
It is issued by the Державна міграційна служба України or a Ukrainian diplomatic mission abroad[1].
Can children submit printed photos?
For children under 12, an applicant may submit one 10x15 cm color photo for scanning instead of having the image captured at the service point[1].