Slovenian Long-Stay Visa Photo Requirements
Prepare your photo for a Slovenian long-stay visa with exact size requirements, background rules, and step-by-step instructions.
Official Size and Requirements
When you apply for a Slovenian long-stay visa, known as a Vizum za dolgoročno bivanje or vizum D, you must submit a photo that meets specific official rules[1][2]. The required size for the photo is 35 by 45 millimeters, which is about 1.38 by 1.77 inches[2]. The embassy checklist for visa photos specifies this exact dimension[2].
The cited instructions do not set a head-height measurement. Slovenian diplomatic missions and consular posts issue D visas[1]. Check with the relevant mission about its photo submission procedure.
Background and Lighting
The embassy checklist requires a 45 by 35 millimeter photo that conforms to ICAO standards[2]. It does not specify a background color[2].
Good lighting helps you avoid shadows on your face or behind your head. Face a bright window or use even indoor lighting when you take the picture. Make sure your face is evenly lit without dark spots.
Headwear, Glasses and Expression
The biometric-photo guidance permits religious head coverings if the face is visible from chin to forehead and from side to side[1].
The cited visa instructions do not specify glasses or expression rules[1][2].
Rules for Children
The sources reviewed do not give separate photo dimensions for children[1][2].
Taking a photo of a baby or toddler can be tricky. Lay the child on a plain white or light sheet and take the picture from directly above, or support them gently while keeping your hands out of the frame.
Taking Your Photo at Home
You can take your visa photo at home using a digital camera or smartphone. Ask a friend or family member to take the picture so you do not distort your features with a selfie angle.
Keep the camera at your eye level and stand about one to one and a half meters away from the lens. Center your head and shoulders in the frame, leaving a little space around your head. You can then use the tool above to crop your image to the correct 35 by 45 millimeter size.
Printing and Digital Submission
The embassy checklist requires a 45 by 35 millimeter photo with the application[2]. Check with the relevant mission about how to submit it.
If you need a physical print, you can arrange your cropped photo onto a standard 4 by 6 inch photo sheet. Take this sheet to any local photo kiosk and print it as an ordinary 4 by 6 inch photo. Cut the photo carefully to the exact 35 by 45 millimeter dimensions using scissors or a paper cutter.
Common Reasons for Refusal
Visa photos are often refused if they do not match the required dimensions or if the head is positioned incorrectly. Double-check that your photo measures 35 by 45 millimeters before you submit it[2].
The cited sources do not list common reasons for visa-photo refusal. The embassy checklist requires an ICAO-compliant photo[2].
Frequently asked questions
What size is required for a Slovenian long-stay visa photo?
The required size is 35 by 45 millimeters, which is specified by the embassy checklist for visa photos[2].
Can I wear glasses in my Slovenian visa photo?
The official rules leave glasses unspecified, but you should remove them to avoid flash reflections and glare[1].
Are head coverings allowed in the photo?
Headwear is permitted for religious or medical reasons only, and it must not hide any part of your face[1].