Photo Specifications

A Photograph submitted with the application for a visa or residence/work permit should comply with the following specifications:

• Must be an up-to-date photograph (max 3 month old)
  
• Must be a color photograph printed on normal photographic paper
  
• Should be passport sized 3,5 x 4,5 cm
  
• Full face taken straight forward 30 - 36 mm from point of the chin to head of hair
  
• Taken against a light background
  
• Without sunglasses
  
• Without hat or other head covering unless you wear this for religious reasons
  
• Spectacles should not have toned or reflecting glasses
  
• The frame of the spectacles may not cover the eyes
  
• The mouth must be shut

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Please note that the embassy may not accept photographs that do not meet these specifications