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Belarus Visa Photo Size

Belarusian photo follows ICAO standards. White background required.

Real application output35 × 45 mm

Real 35×45 mm Biometric Photo Example for Belarus

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 Belarus 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
  • 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 Belarus visa photo look?

The required photo size for a Belarus passport and the biometric identity card (ID-card) introduced in 2021 is 35×45 mm. The background must be plain white and the face clearly visible. The Belarus passport is valid for 10 years. Photo standards are the same for both documents.

Issuing authority: Department of Citizenship and Migration

Passport and identity document services in Belarus are handled by the Department of Citizenship and Migration (Departament Grazhdanstva i Migracii) within the Ministry of Internal Affairs. Applications can be submitted at local district administration units and police stations. The biometric ID-card introduced in 2021 serves both domestic and certain international purposes.

Preparing your photo: correct size and format

PhotoID Studio automatically crops and resizes your photo to Belarus passport and ID-card standards (35×45 mm, 300 DPI, white background). Face detection ensures the correct head ratio and eye alignment according to ICAO rules. Print the resulting digital file at an authorised 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 straight ahead, and your expression neutral. It is recommended to remove glasses. Avoid flash glare and shadows on the background.

Common reasons for photo rejection

• Background is not white or contains shadows. • Face appears in the wrong proportion within the frame. • Eyes are closed, squinting, or partially covered by glasses. • Head is tilted or turned. • Print quality is poor or the photo appears blurred.

Frequently asked questions

How does the Belarus biometric ID-card differ from documents issued before 2021?

The new biometric ID-card contains a chip storing biometric data such as fingerprints and facial image. It can be used as a domestic identity document and as a travel document for certain international crossings.

How long is a Belarus passport valid?

The Belarus biometric passport is valid for 10 years. For children under 14, the validity period is 5 years.

Can I wear glasses in my passport photo?

Belarusian authorities do not accept photos with glasses, in line with ICAO standards. Removing glasses is mandatory.

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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