Photo Requirements

Last updated: 09/12/2009 // Photos attached to the visa application must fulfill detailed requirements.

All photos must fulfill the demands as stated under. If these demands have not been fulfilled, the applicant will have to deliver a new photo that fulfils the demands. Children have to fulfill the same demands as adults.

The Photo shall:
· be in sharp focus, clear and with good contrasts
· be printed on quality photo paper with high solution
· be in colours with a light background
· be 35-40 mm in width
· maximum 6 months old, resemble the applicant
· full-face, facing the camera directly, eyes looking straight at the camera
· show the whole head and the top of the shoulders. The face shall occupy 70-80 % of the picture.
· show open eyes that are clearly visible. Hair shall not cover the eyes.

Regarding glasses:
Glasses are allowed as long as the eyes are clearly visible.
· the glasses can not be coloured
· the rim must not cover any part of the eyes
· there can not be reflection in the glasses

Regarding head-dress:
Religious head-dresses are allowed provided that all details of the face are clearly shown.
· chin, forehead and both cheeks shall all be clearly visible
· shadows in the face due to the head-dress are not allowed

For examples of photos that have not been approved see photos to the right.


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