Armenian foreign worker permit photo (35×45 mm)

Official Size and Format

The electronic platform regulation requires a color portrait measuring 35×45 mm, about 1.38×1.77 inches^[1].

The current platform regulation specifies 35×45 mm; an earlier procedure specified 3×4 cm^[1][3]. The current regulation does not specify head height^[1].

When you prepare your digital file, make sure the aspect ratio matches these exact proportions so the final image does not appear stretched or distorted on the submission portal.

Background and Lighting

The regulation specifies a color portrait measuring 35×45 mm but does not state a background color or framing detail^[1].

When you take your picture, look for a spot with soft, even light. Stand facing a window to catch natural light without creating harsh shadows on one side of your face. Avoid using a direct flash because it can cause red-eye or bright spots on your skin.

Turn off overhead bulbs that cast dark lines under your eyes and nose. A clean, plain background helps keep the focus entirely on your face.

Glasses, Headwear, and Expression

The official rules leave glasses, headwear, and facial expressions unspecified^[1]. Since the regulations do not provide strict instructions for these elements, you should aim for a clear and natural look.

If you wear prescription glasses every day, you can keep them on as long as there is no heavy glare on the lenses hiding your eyes. Keep your eyes open and look straight into the camera lens.

Try to maintain a relaxed expression with your mouth closed. Avoid smiling too wide or making exaggerated faces so your appearance stays natural.

Digital Submission by Your Employer

The employer submits the worker's color photo through the electronic platform^[2].

The employer submits the worker’s photo through the electronic platform^[2].

Because the platform handles digital uploads, you will hand off the final image file to your employer rather than printing physical copies for this specific step. Keep a backup copy of your cropped photo on your personal device just in case your employer asks you to send the file again.

Taking Your Photo at Home Step by Step

You can easily prepare your photo at home before sending it to your employer. First, find a plain wall and stand about one to one and a half meters away from the camera to avoid any distortion of your facial features.

Ask a friend or family member to take the picture instead of holding the camera yourself, because a self-portrait often distorts your proportions and creates an awkward angle. Keep the camera lens right at your eye level for the most natural look. After you snap the picture, you can use the tool above to crop your image to the correct size quickly and safely right in your browser.

Checking Your Photo

Before you hand the file over, take a close look at the image on your screen. Check that your shoulders and head are centered within the frame and that the lighting is bright enough to see your facial features clearly.

Check that the picture is sharp and that nothing blocks your face.

Preparing the File and Avoiding Refusal

The regulation requires a color portrait measuring 35×45 mm^[1].

The employer submits the worker's photo through the platform^[2].

The regulation requires a color portrait measuring 35×45 mm^[1].