Montenegro Visitor Visa Photo Rules
When you apply for a Montenegro visitor visa, you must submit a physical printed photo that meets exact official standards. The tool above helps you crop your image to the correct dimensions easily.
Official Size and Dimensions
The official size for a Montenegro visitor visa photo is 35 by 45 millimeters, which equals 1.38 by 1.77 inches[1][2]. Your head must occupy a specific portion of this frame to meet the exact requirements set by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Montenegro[1][2]. Specifically, the distance measured from the bottom of your chin to the top of your head must be between 31.5 and 36 millimeters[2].
This means your head should take up 70 to 80 percent of the total height of the photo[2]. Getting these precise measurements right helps prevent unnecessary delays in your visa application process. Taking time to check these details before printing saves you time and effort.
Paper and Background Specifications
The official rulebook states that you must print your picture on thin, glossy white photo paper[2]. The official guidelines do not explicitly name a background color other than requiring this specific type of thin, glossy white photo paper[2]. When you take your picture at home, stand in front of a plain, light background to match the paper style and keep the image clean.
Good lighting helps keep the background bright and prevents dark shadows on the wall behind you. Face a window for soft, natural light, or have someone else take the picture with the camera positioned directly at your eye level.
Facial Features and Hair Guidelines
The photo must show the face clearly, with the forehead uncovered[2].
The rule allows an exception for religious or customary headwear[2].
Glasses and Facial Expression Rules
The official visa regulations are unspecified regarding whether you can wear regular prescription glasses in your photo[2]. If you decide to keep your glasses on for the picture, verify that the frames do not block your eyes and that there is no flash glare on the glass lenses.
Furthermore, the source material does not state a strict rule requiring a neutral facial expression or a closed mouth[2]. Even without a strict official rule on your expression, keeping a calm face with your mouth closed is always a sensible approach for any official travel document you submit.
Rules for Children and Minors
A parent or legal representative submits a minor's application, and the photo requirement is the same as for an adult[2].
Photographing babies can be challenging, but the head height must still measure between 31.5 and 36 millimeters from the chin to the top of the head[2]. You can place an infant on a plain white sheet on the floor or use a car seat covered with a white blanket to take the picture safely.
Preparing and Printing Your Photo
The visa application requires one color photo[1][2]. The rulebook specifies a printed photo on thin, glossy white paper[2].
You can crop a practice image to 35 by 45 millimeters, then print the photo on thin, glossy white paper as required by the rulebook[2]. Follow the application instructions for submitting it.
Frequently asked questions
What size is the Montenegro visitor visa photo?
What is the required head height for the photo?
The head height from the bottom of the chin to the top of the head must be between 31.5 and 36 millimeters, occupying 70 to 80 percent of the photo height[2].
Can I wear glasses in my visa photo?
The rules are unspecified regarding glasses[2], but you should avoid glare and heavy frames that hide your eyes.
Are head coverings allowed in the photo?
Hats are prohibited, but religious or customary headwear is permitted as long as your face is fully visible from chin to forehead[2].