Lithuanian residence permit photo (35×45 mm)

Official Size and Head Measurements

The Migration Department’s general photo guidance says the photo is printed on a 40×60 mm sheet, with a 35×45 mm crop area. The chin-to-top-of-head distance in that crop must be 31–35 mm^[1].

For a temporary residence permit application, applicants older than two must participate in person. Follow the instructions for your appointment^[2].

Background and Lighting Standards

The background must be very bright, monochrome, and even, with no shadows. If your hair is very bright, the background should be darker to maintain contrast^[1].

Good lighting goes hand in hand with a proper background. Face a large window with natural daylight to light your face evenly without creating harsh glares or deep shadows under your chin and nose. Avoid standing directly under overhead lamps, as they create heavy shadows on your forehead and eyes. Make sure the light falls evenly across both sides of your face.

Facial Expression, Mouth, and Eyes

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]. Hair must not obscure your face^[1].

Rules for Glasses and Headwear

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]. Head coverings are generally not allowed; exceptional cases have specific requirements, including visibility of the eyes, eyebrows, cheeks, and chin^[1].

How Photos Are Taken and Submitted

For a temporary residence permit, two identical age-appropriate printed photos are required if a child under two does not attend or if facial-image scanning is not technically possible^[2].

Rules for Children and Minors

For temporary residence permit applications, children older than two must participate in person. If a child under two does not attend, or the child’s facial image cannot be scanned, two identical age-appropriate photographs are required^[2].

Preparing and Checking Your Photo

Two age-appropriate printed photos are required if a child under two does not attend or if facial-image scanning is not technically possible^[2].

When you need to bring printed copies for an infant or young child, check the physical dimensions carefully before you go. Use a ruler to measure the printed card from the bottom of the chin to the top of the head to verify it falls inside the 31 to 35 mm range. Keep the paper flat and clean without any folds, bends, or ink smudges.

Taking the Photo at Home

If you need to prepare printed photos for a young child, set up a simple station at home. Stand or sit about one meter away from a plain, very bright wall to avoid shadows behind your head. Have a helper take the picture from straight ahead at eye level rather than from above or below, which can distort your facial features.

Keep your shoulders square and look directly into the camera lens with your mouth closed and a neutral expression. Review the digital image on a screen before you print it to check that lighting is even across both sides of your face and that no hair covers your eyes.