Sri Lanka

Sri Lankan residence visa photo (35×45 mm)

Required size: 35×45 mm (1.38×1.77 in). Your photo is processed on your device.

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Photo requirements

  • Size: 35×45 mm (1.38×1.77 in)
  • Head size: not set by the authority
  • Background: White
  • Privacy: Processed on your device; the photo is not uploaded

Background

Put an accepted colour behind you. This happens on your device.

Download or print

Download a single photo, or a sheet with several copies to print at a photo kiosk.

💡 Printing tip

Save the sheet to your phone or a USB drive and order it at a photo kiosk as a standard 4×6-inch print.

Choose an ordinary photo print, not the passport photo service.

Official specification

Official nameResidence Visa
How you hand it inPrinted photo
Photo size35×45 mm (1.38×1.77 in)
Head height (chin to top of head)Not set by the authority
BackgroundWhite
GlassesTake them off, unless you can’t for medical reasons
Head coveringOnly for religious or medical reasons, with the face fully visible
ExpressionNeutral, mouth closed, eyes open

Sri Lankan Residence Visa Photo Guide

Read the published photo requirements for Sri Lankan residence visa applications, including the specified print size and submission method.

Official Photo Size and Dimensions

The residence visa photo form specifies a colour photo measuring 35×45 mm (about 1.38×1.77 in)[1]. The permanent residence guideline does not give a separate photo size[2].

Check that the printed photo measures 35×45 mm[1]. The authority does not specify a head-height measurement[1].

Background and Lighting Details

The residence visa photo form specifies a colour 35×45 mm photo but does not state a background colour[1].

When you take your picture, try to stand in a room with soft, even light facing a window. Avoid harsh shadows on your face or behind your head so your features remain clearly visible in the final print. Wear solid colored clothing that contrasts with your background so your shoulders stand out clearly in the shot.

Glasses, Headwear, and Facial Expression

The cited photo form does not specify rules for glasses, headwear, facial expression, or mouth position[1].

The cited photo form does not set these requirements[1].

Rules for Infants and Children

The cited residence visa photo instructions do not give specific photo rules for infants[1]. The photo form specifies a 35×45 mm colour photo[1].

Printing and Submission Requirements

Affix a printed photo to the Photo Capturing Paper for the residence visa application[1].

The form calls for a printed photo to be affixed to the Photo Capturing Paper[1]. It does not specify the paper type or printing method.

How to Take Your Photo at Home

Common Reasons Photos Are Refused

Check that the photo measures 35×45 mm[1].

Affix the printed 35×45 mm photo to the Photo Capturing Paper[1].

Frequently asked questions

What size is the Sri Lankan residence visa photo?

The photo form specifies 35×45 mm, or about 1.38×1.77 inches[1]. The permanent residence guideline does not give a separate size[2].

Do I need a digital upload or a printed photo?

Affix a printed photo to the Photo Capturing Paper[1].

What background color is required?

The residence visa photo form specifies a colour 35 by 45 millimeter photo, but does not state a background colour[1].

Are glasses allowed in the photo?

The cited photo form does not specify rules for glasses[1].

Are there special rules for baby photos?

There are no specific infant photo rules found in the official guidelines[1].

Can I use a standard home printer?

The photo form specifies a 35×45 mm colour photo but does not state a printing method or paper type[1].