Preparing Your Eritrean Employment Visa Photo
You need a specific photo size for your Eritrean employment visa application. Follow these official rules to prepare your image correctly.
Official Size and Dimensions
For an Eritrean employment visa, upload a passport photo measuring 35×45 mm (1.38×1.77 in) with the online application[1].
The application form shows a head height of 32 to 35 mm, measured from the bottom of the chin to the top of the head[2]. You can use the tool above to adjust the crop to that measurement.
Background and Form Details
The form shows the photo dimensions and head height but does not specify a background color[2]. You may choose a plain, neutral background when taking the photo.
Keep your background free of patterns, shadows, and objects. Stand a short distance away from the wall to prevent your shadow from appearing behind you. Good, even lighting across your face and the background will help produce a clear picture that shows your features properly[1][2].
Glasses, Expression, and Headwear
The published visa instructions and form do not specify whether glasses are allowed[1][2].
The sources do not specify whether headwear is allowed or set rules for facial expression[1][2].
Rules for Children and Infants
The sources give no separate photo requirements for children or infants[1][2]. The form gives a photo size of 35×45 mm and a head height of 32 to 35 mm[2].
The sources do not give instructions for photographing babies or young children[1][2].
Digital and Printed Submission
You must submit your photograph correctly based on the instructions provided by the embassy. Employment visa applicants upload the 35×45 mm photo with the online visa application[1]. Make sure your digital file meets any portal requirements before you upload it to the system[1][2].
The embassy lists a photo printing fee[1]. The sources do not say whether you must also provide printed photos.
How to Take Your Photo at Home
You do not need expensive studio equipment to take a valid visa photo. Face a bright window to get natural, even light on your face, and ask a friend or family member to take the picture using a digital camera or smartphone. Keep the camera at your exact eye level, about 1 to 1.5 meters away from your face, to avoid any distortion of your facial features.
Check that your shoulders are square to the camera and that you are looking straight ahead. Once you capture a clear shot, check the proportions against the required 32 to 35 mm head height before finalizing your file[1][2]. Taking multiple test shots gives you the best chance of getting a clear, high-quality image on the first try[1][2].
Common Reasons for Photo Refusal
The form gives a photo size of 35×45 mm and a head height of 32 to 35 mm[2]. Check these measurements before submitting your photo.
The sources do not list other reasons for photo refusal or say that checking the photo will prevent delays.
Frequently asked questions
What is the official photo size for an Eritrean employment visa?
What is the required head height for this photo?
Does the embassy require a specific background color?
The official form depicts the photo dimensions and head height, but it does not specify a background color[2].
How do I submit my employment visa photo?
Employment visa applicants upload the 35×45 mm photo with the online visa application, and the embassy also lists a photo printing fee[1].
Are there special photo rules for infants or children?
No separate child or infant photo requirements are stated in the official rules[2].