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Ethiopia Visa Photo Size

Ethiopian photo follows ICAO standards. White background required.

Scale diagram30 × 40 mm
Top of head%6.5
Pupil line%44.0
Bottom of chin%81.5

The diagram shows the required framing for Ethiopia at true proportions: head height and eye line are drawn from the official ratios.

Photo Size

30×40 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 Ethiopia visa photo look?

The standard photo size for an Ethiopian biometric passport is 35×45 mm. A plain white background is mandatory and the photo must comply with ICAO standards. Passport applications are handled by the Immigration and Citizenship Service (ICS). The photo must have been taken no more than 6 months before the application date.

Issuing authority: Immigration and Citizenship Service (ICS)

Passport applications are handled by Immigration and Citizenship Service (ICS). Applications are accepted at authorised offices and service centres, and the photo requirements follow ICAO 9303.

Preparing your photo with PhotoID Studio

PhotoID Studio automatically crops and resizes your uploaded photo to the 35×45 mm Ethiopian ICS specification. Face detection verifies head height and position, then the app produces a print-ready JPEG. You can print the result at any photo shop.

Tips for a compliant photo

Take the photo in front of a plain white wall with even and adequate lighting. Face the camera directly and keep a neutral expression. Avoid flash. Formal attire is recommended.

Common rejection reasons

• Non-white background: a plain white background is mandatory. • Glasses or sunglasses. • Hat or head covering (unless required for religious reasons). • Hair or accessories partially covering the face. • Blurry, low-resolution, or overexposed photo.

Photo cost and the PhotoID Studio advantage

Biometric photo prices at studios in Ethiopia are generally affordable. A single PhotoID Studio annual subscription lets you prepare compliant photos for all your documents with one tool.

Frequently asked questions

Are glasses allowed in an Ethiopian passport photo?

No. The ICS does not accept photos with glasses, as they interfere with the biometric recognition process.

Where can I apply for an Ethiopian passport?

Applications are submitted at ICS (Immigration and Citizenship Service) offices in Addis Ababa and across the country.

How recent must the photo be?

Photos taken no more than 6 months before the application date are accepted.

Similar Sizes

RO

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UA

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30×40 mm

MN

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30×40 mm

IR

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30×40 mm

AO

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30×40 mm

CO

Colombia

30×40 mm

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