Luxembourg Residence Permit Photo Requirements and Tips
If you are applying for a residence permit in Luxembourg, you need to know what photo rules apply. This page explains the official photo guidelines and how to prepare your images.
Official Size and Submission
After an application is approved, Immigration invites the applicant to have a photo and fingerprints taken for the residence permit. The applicant may also bring a recent ICAO-compliant photo[1]. The source does not specify photo dimensions.
The source does not state photo dimensions[1]. Follow any instructions provided for your appointment.
The approval letter invites you to make an appointment for your photograph and fingerprints[1]. You may bring a recent ICAO-compliant photo[1].
Who Takes the Photo
After the application is approved, Immigration invites you to an appointment to have your photo and fingerprints taken for the residence permit. You may also bring a recent ICAO-compliant photo[1].
If you bring your own photo, it must be recent and ICAO-compliant[1].
At the appointment, Immigration takes your photograph and fingerprints for the residence permit. You may also bring a recent ICAO-compliant photo[1].
Background and Lighting
The official pages do not specify a background colour or photo dimensions[1]. If you take a photo at home, a plain background can help keep attention on your face.
Use even lighting so your face is clear.
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Head Height and Framing
The cited source does not give a head-height or top-margin measurement[1].
If you take a photo at home, face the camera and keep your face visible. The cited guidance does not specify an expression or camera distance[1].
You can use the tool above to make a 35 × 45 mm practice crop. This is a suggested crop size, not a dimension stated by the cited authority.
Children and Family Members
The cited source does not state separate photo rules for children or infants[1].
The official guidance does not state any separate infant photo rules for these applications[1]. Children receiving a residence permit attend biometric enrolment[1].
The cited guidance gives no separate infant photo rules[1].
Before You Go
Bring the documents requested in your appointment letter.
You may bring a recent ICAO-compliant photo. Immigration takes your photograph and fingerprints at the appointment[1].
Printing and Using the Tool
You may bring a recent ICAO-compliant photo, or have your photo taken at the Immigration appointment after approval[1].
The cited pages do not specify photo-paper type or print settings[1].
Immigration takes your photograph and fingerprints at the appointment. You may also bring a recent ICAO-compliant photo[1]. The suggested 35 × 45 mm crop is not an official dimension.
Frequently asked questions
Does the Luxembourg residence permit have a strict photo size?
The cited page does not specify photo dimensions. It says you may bring a recent ICAO-compliant photo[1].
Do I have to take my own photo?
No. Immigration staff take your photograph during biometric enrolment, but you may also bring a recent ICAO-compliant biometric passport photo[1].
What background color should I use?
The cited pages do not state a specific background colour or dimensions[1]. Use a plain, neutral background for best results.
Are there special photo rules for babies and children?
Children attend biometric enrolment, and the guidance does not state any separate infant photo rules[1].
Can I use this website to prepare a photo?
Yes. You can use the tool to make a 35 × 45 mm practice crop, but that size is not specified by the cited authority. Immigration takes your photo at the appointment; you may also bring a recent ICAO-compliant photo[1].
What should I bring to my appointment?
Bring your passport, your approval letter from the Ministry of Home Affairs, and any other documents requested by the office. Staff will take your photo and fingerprints there, though you may also bring your own ICAO-compliant photo[1].