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Algeria Visa Photo Size

Algerian photo follows ICAO standards. White background required.

Real application output35 × 45 mm

Real 35×45 mm Biometric Photo Example for Algeria

Top of head%5.7
Pupil line%44.0
Bottom of chin%80.7

Requirements may vary by document type. Check the official authority's current rules for Algeria before applying.

Photo Size

35×45 mm

Background Color
White
Head size
70-80%
Eye Position
56% from bottom
Top Margin
3-5 mm

ICAO 9303

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Used For

  • Passport
  • ID card
  • Visa

With the PhotoID Studio desktop app you can create a custom photo size for any document used in any country, save it as a preset, and reuse your saved preset with a single click.

Always verify the size before an official application

The information here reflects the sizes commonly accepted for visa applications. Authorities can change photo requirements without prior notice, and different documents in the same country (passport, ID card, driving licence, residence permit) may require different sizes. Check the current guidance of the authority you are applying to before preparing your photo.

How should a Algeria visa photo look?

The required photo size for the Algeria biometric passport (passeport biométrique) is 35×45 mm. The background must be plain white, the face centred, and the eyes open. The photo must have been taken no more than 6 months before the application date. These standards also apply to the residence permit booklet (carnet de résidence) issued to foreigners.

Issuing authority: Ministère de l'Intérieur et des Collectivités Locales

Passport and identity document applications are handled by Ministère de l'Intérieur et des Collectivités Locales. Applications are accepted at authorised offices and service centres, and the photo requirements follow ICAO 9303.

Preparing your photo: correct size and format

PhotoID Studio automatically crops and resizes your photo to Algeria passport standards (35×45 mm, 300 DPI, white background). Face detection and ICAO alignment ensure the correct head ratio and eye position. Print the output file at an authorised photo print centre and attach it to your application.

How to take a good photo

Stand in front of a well-lit plain white background and look directly at the camera. Your head should be upright, your face looking straight ahead, and no expression should be made. No sunglasses or accessories should be worn. Natural light or soft artificial lighting is preferred.

Common reasons for photo rejection

• Photo was taken more than 6 months ago. • Background is not white or contains shadows. • Face does not fill the frame in the correct proportion. • Eyes are closed, squinting, or covered by sunglasses. • Head is tilted or slightly turned.

Frequently asked questions

How long is an Algeria passport photo valid?

The photo must have been taken no more than 6 months before the application date. Older photos may be rejected at the time of application.

Is a headscarf accepted in an Algerian passport photo?

Yes, headscarves worn for religious or cultural reasons are permitted, but the full face (forehead to chin, ear to ear) must be clearly visible and nothing must cover the eyes.

Does the residence permit (carnet de résidence) require the same photo size?

Yes, residence permits issued to foreigners also require the same 35×45 mm biometric photo with a white background.

Similar Sizes

EU

Schengen / EU

35×45 mm

GB

United Kingdom

35×45 mm

JP

Japan

35×45 mm

DE

Germany

35×45 mm

FR

France

35×45 mm

CA

Canada

35×45 mm

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