North Macedonian visitor visa photo (35×45 mm)

Official Size and Layout

For a short-stay or transit visa, the MFA lists one colour photo measuring 3.5 × 4.5 cm, with a white background and the applicant's face clearly visible^[1].

The cited source does not give a head-height measurement^[1]. Keep your face clearly visible in the photo.

Background and Lighting

The photo must be in colour, have a white background, and show the applicant's face clearly^[1].

Good lighting helps keep the background plain white and prevents heavy shadows on your face or behind your head. Face a bright window or use soft, even indoor lighting when you take the picture.

Glasses and Headwear Rules

The cited MFA page does not specify rules for glasses or headwear^[1].

The cited page does not state rules for head coverings^[1]. Check with the office handling your application if you have questions about your photo.

Rules for Children and Minors

A minor's visa application must be submitted in person by a parent or guardian^[2]. The cited sources do not give separate photo rules for infants^[2][1].

When photographing a baby or child, lay them on a plain white sheet or place them in a car seat covered with a white blanket to capture the required white background. Make sure the child's face is fully visible and they are looking toward the camera if possible.

Printing and Submission

The MFA lists one colour photo measuring 3.5 × 4.5 cm with the visa application^[1]. The source does not give digital file requirements^[1].

You can use the tool above to crop your photo to the exact 35 by 45 millimetre dimensions and arrange it on a standard 4 by 6 inch sheet. Print that sheet at a local photo kiosk as an ordinary matte or glossy photo, then cut out your picture with scissors.

How to Take Your Photo at Home

Start by finding a plain white wall inside your home with good natural daylight. Stand about one meter away from the wall to minimize background shadows.

Ask a family member or friend to take the picture using a smartphone or digital camera held straight at your eye level. Do not use a selfie camera, as it can distort your facial features and lower the image quality.

Look directly into the camera lens with a natural expression and your mouth closed. Review the picture on your screen to check that your entire head and shoulders are visible before you finish.

Using the Tool Above

Preparing your visa picture at home is simple when you use the tool above to crop your image to the correct proportions. Upload your picture, select the North Macedonian visitor visa size, and align your face correctly.

The tool generates a printable 4 by 6 inch template containing your cropped photo. Take that file to any standard photo printer or kiosk to get your physical print ready for your visa submission.