Madagascar

Madagascar work visa photo (35×45 mm)

Required size: 35×45 mm (1.38×1.77 in). Your photo is processed on your device.

The issuing authority doesn't publish one photo size for this document, so the studio uses the size most often asked for. Check the current rules with the authority or organisation that issues it before you apply.

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Photo requirements

  • Size: 35×45 mm (1.38×1.77 in)
  • Head size: not set by the authority
  • Background: White
  • Privacy: Processed on your device; the photo is not uploaded

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Official specification

Official nameVisa immigrant — travailleur expatrié
How you hand it inPrinted photo
Photo size35×45 mm (1.38×1.77 in)
Head height (chin to top of head)Not set by the authority
BackgroundWhite
GlassesTake them off, unless you can’t for medical reasons
Head coveringOnly for religious or medical reasons, with the face fully visible
ExpressionNeutral, mouth closed, eyes open

Madagascar Work Visa Photo Requirements and Size Guide

Madagascar’s immigrant visa requirements list two identity photos for applicants, including workers[1]. The source does not give a photo size.

Understanding Size and Dimensions

The Ministry’s immigrant visa requirements request two identity photos but do not give a photo size[1]. A 35 × 45 mm crop is a practical suggestion, not an official size.

A 35 × 45 mm (1.38 × 1.77 in) crop is a practical suggestion for the photos, not an official size. The cited requirements do not state a head-height measurement[1]. Confirm the photo details with the office handling your application.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs handles the initial immigrant entry visa; a long-stay visa application is made to the Ministry of the Interior[1]. The cited requirements do not give photo dimensions or crop margins.

Background and Lighting Setup

The Ministry’s immigrant visa requirements request two identity photos but do not state dimensions or background[1]. A 35 × 45 mm crop and a plain, light background are practical suggestions, not official requirements.

If you choose to take a photo at home, use even lighting and avoid strong shadows. These are general photo-taking suggestions; the official requirements do not specify lighting or a crop layout[1].

The Ministry’s requirements do not specify a background[1].

Submission and Printed Format

The Ministry’s requirements request two identity photos for an immigrant visa application[1]. The cited source does not specify whether these must be submitted in print or digitally.

The official source requests two identity photos but does not specify their submission format[1].

If you submit printed photos, keep them clean and undamaged. The official source does not specify paper type or print quality[1].

Taking Your Photo at Home Step by Step

If you choose to take a photo at home, use a camera at eye level and ask someone else to take the picture. These are general suggestions; the official requirements do not specify how to take the photo[1].

The cited immigrant visa requirements do not specify an expression or mouth position[1].

The official requirements do not specify pose, posture, or expression[1].

Printing Your Photos at a Kiosk

A 35 × 45 mm crop is a practical suggestion, not an official size. Ask the office handling your application before printing photos to this size.

The Ministry’s source does not specify how photos should be printed or trimmed[1].

The Ministry’s source does not give print-sheet or trimming instructions[1].

Common Reasons Photos Are Refused

The cited requirements request two identity photos but do not list photo rejection criteria[1].

The cited requirements do not specify rules for glasses, hats, or accessories[1].

The cited requirements do not list photo rejection criteria, so ask the office handling your application about its photo rules[1].

Frequently asked questions

How many photos do I need for a Madagascar work visa?

The Ministry’s requirements list two identity photos[1].

What size should the photo be?

The Ministry requests two identity photos but does not state their dimensions[1]. A 35 × 45 mm crop is a practical suggestion, not an official size.

Does the authority set a specific head height?

The cited immigrant visa requirements do not state a head-height measurement[1].

Can I submit a digital photo online?

The Ministry’s source requests two identity photos but does not state their submission format[1].

What background is required?

The Ministry’s immigrant visa requirements request two identity photos but do not state the dimensions or background[1].

Who handles the visa application process?

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs handles the initial immigrant entry visa; applicants then apply for a long-stay visa through the Ministry of the Interior[1].