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Iraq Visa Photo Size

Iraqi photo follows ICAO standards. White background required.

Real application output51 × 51 mm

Real 51×51 mm (2×2 inch) Biometric Photo Example for Iraq

Top of head%2.9
Pupil line%38.1
Bottom of chin%70.5

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

Photo Size

51×51 mm

2×2 inch

Background Color
White
Head size
50-69%
Eye Position
62% 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 Iraq visa photo look?

The standard biometric photo size for an Iraq e-passport and national identity card is 35×45 mm. The background must be plain white and the face must be centrally framed. Since 2018, Iraq has issued ICAO-compliant biometric e-passports.

Issuing authority: Mudiriyyat al-Jawazat

Passport and identity document applications are handled by Mudiriyyat al-Jawazat (Directorate of Passports, Ministry of Interior). Applications are accepted at authorised offices and service centres, and the photo requirements follow ICAO 9303.

Photo preparation workflow

PhotoID Studio automatically crops, resizes and replaces the background of your uploaded photo to meet Iraq's 35×45 mm biometric requirements. You save the processed image to your device and bring it to the authorised application centre yourself.

Tips for taking a good photo

Take the photo against a plain white background with even lighting. Look directly at the camera with a neutral expression and closed mouth. Remove glasses and keep your head straight without tilting.

Common reasons for photo rejection

• Background is not plain white or contains shadows. • Face is partially obscured by glasses, a hat or hair. • Photo is older than 6 months. • Non-neutral expression or open mouth.

Pricing

With a PhotoID Studio annual subscription, you can generate biometric photos for Iraq and 100+ other countries. There are no per-photo charges.

Frequently asked questions

Can I use the same photo for both the Iraq e-passport and identity card?

Yes. Both documents require an ICAO-compliant biometric photo of 35×45 mm with a white background.

Who can obtain an Iraqi biometric e-passport?

Iraqi citizens can apply for a biometric e-passport from the Directorate of Nationality since its introduction in 2018.

How recent does the photo need to be?

Authorities are reported to accept photos taken within the last 6 months.

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US

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51×51 mm (2×2 inch)

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51×51 mm (2×2 inch)

KW

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51×51 mm (2×2 inch)

KE

Kenya

51×51 mm (2×2 inch)

UG

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51×51 mm (2×2 inch)

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