Lithuanian Passport, Visa, and ID Photo Requirements
Prepare the correct photos for your Lithuanian passport, ID card, or visa applications. Follow official sizing and submission rules to avoid application delays.
Overview of Lithuanian Identity Documents
Lithuania requires specific photo sizes and formats for official documents. You must match these exact rules when you apply for a new document. Different agencies handle different applications, so submission methods vary depending on the document you need.
The Migration Department says photos must be printed on a 40×60 mm sheet so that 35×45 mm photos can be cut from it. It gives a 31–35 mm head-height range for the cut photos[1].
Passports and Identity Cards
When you apply for a Lithuanian passport photo (35×45 mm), a Lithuanian child passport photo (35×45 mm), or a Lithuanian identity card photo (35×45 mm), you must follow strict official guidelines[1]. The required head height for these photos is 31–35 mm[1].
The Migration Department's instructions describe printed photos; they do not say that passport or ID photos are submitted digitally[1]. The applicant must look at the camera with a neutral expression[1].
Driving Licences
The Migration Department's photo instructions give a 31–35 mm head-height range for a 35×45 mm cut photo[1]. Regitra's cited page does not establish that driving-licence photos are submitted digitally[2].
For a Lithuanian international driving permit photo (35×45 mm), the requirements differ because it is a common size with no single official size set by the authority[2]. This specific permit requires printed photo submission[2].
Residency and Visas
The Migration Department's instructions give a 31–35 mm head-height range for a 35×45 mm cut photo and describe printed photos[1]. They do not say residence-permit photos may be submitted digitally[1].
The Migration Department gives a 31–35 mm head-height range for a 35×45 mm cut photo[1]. The cited sources do not establish that national-visa photos may be submitted both digitally and in print. The Schengen visa regulation does not set a head-height measurement; its photo must be 35×45 mm[3]. The cited regulation does not establish that both digital and printed photos are accepted.
Preparing Your Photo at Home
You can take your ID photo at home using a digital camera or smartphone. Stand about one to one and a half meters away from the camera and keep the lens at your eye level. Face a bright window for even natural lighting on your face.
Ask a family member or friend to take the picture so you avoid distortion from selfie angles. Keep your shoulders square and maintain a neutral expression with your mouth closed.
Cropping Your Photo to Size
Official applications reject photos that fail to meet size and framing rules. You need to crop your picture so that your head occupies the correct vertical space from the chin to the crown.
You can use the tool above to crop your passport, visa, or ID photo to the correct official dimensions right in your browser. The tool creates a standard 4×6-inch print sheet that you can print cheaply at any local photo kiosk.
Frequently asked questions
What size is required for a Lithuanian passport photo?
The official size for a Lithuanian passport photo is 35×45 mm, with a head height of 31–35 mm[1].
Can I submit digital photos for a Lithuanian identity card?
Yes, the Migration Department requires digital submission for Lithuanian identity card photos[1].
What is the head height requirement for a Schengen visa photo?
The Schengen visa regulation specifies a 35×45 mm photo but does not give a head-height measurement[3].
Do I need printed photos for an international driving permit?
Yes, State Enterprise Regitra requires printed photo submission for an international driving permit[2].
Are residence permit photos submitted digitally or printed?
You can submit Lithuanian residence permit photos using both digital and printed methods[1].