Eritrean Visitor Visa Photo Requirements
Prepare your photo correctly for an Eritrean visitor visa application using the official size and rules.
Official Size and Head Dimensions
The official form requires a photo measuring 35×45 mm, which equals 1.38×1.77 in[1]. Getting these exact dimensions right is an important step for your application. Your head height must measure 32–35 mm from the bottom of the chin to the top of the head[1].
Check these measurements carefully before you submit your paperwork to the issuing office. Small mistakes in framing or scaling can cause your application to be delayed or sent back to you for a new photo.
The Visa Application Form B62.3 gives the photo size and head-height measurements[1].
Background and Lighting
The official form depicts the photo dimensions and head height but does not specify a background color[1]. When you take your picture, find a quiet spot with even lighting across your face.
Use even lighting so your face is clear.
The form does not specify a background color[1].
Taking Your Photo at Home
Ask a friend or family member to take your picture rather than holding the camera yourself. Selfies usually distort your facial features because the camera is too close to your face.
Keep the camera steady at eye level about one to one-and-a-half meters away from your face. Look straight into the camera lens with your head straight and your shoulders squared.
Take a clear photo that fits the listed size and head-height measurements[1].
Glasses and Head Coverings
The form does not specify rules for glasses or head coverings[1].
The sources do not specify rules for glasses or headwear[2][1].
Submitting Printed and Digital Photos
The embassy says to upload a passport-size photo with the online visa application and lists a photo printing fee[2].
Check that the photo is 35 by 45 millimeters and that the head measures 32 to 35 millimeters from chin to crown[1].
Common Reasons Photos Are Refused
The form specifies a head height of 32–35 mm and a photo size of 35×45 mm[1].
Check the head height and photo size against the form before submitting your photo[1].
Measure from the bottom of your chin to the top of your head. The form gives a range of 32 to 35 millimeters[1].
Frequently asked questions
What size is the Eritrean visitor visa photo?
The official size is 35×45 mm, which equals 1.38×1.77 in[1].
What should the head height be on the photo?
Your head must measure 32–35 mm from the bottom of the chin to the top of the head[1].
What background color do I need for this visa photo?
The official form depicts the photo dimensions and head height but does not specify a background color[1].
Are glasses permitted in the photo?
The official rules leave details about glasses unspecified[1].
Can I submit both digital and printed photos?
The embassy requires an uploaded photo and lists a photo printing fee[2]. The page does not say whether printed photos must also be submitted.
Who takes the photo for the application?
The sources do not say who takes the photo. The embassy lists a photo printing fee[2].