Serbia Biometric Photo Size
35×45 mm, ICAO 9303
How should a Serbia passport photo look?
Serbia requires a 35×45 mm white-background photo for the biometric pasoš (passport) and lična karta (national ID card). As an EU candidate country, Serbia follows ICAO-compliant biometric document standards. The photo must be submitted within six months of the capture date.
Photo Size
35×45 mm
Head Ratio
70%
Eye Position
56% from bottom
Top Margin
3-5 mm
Background Color
White
Standard
ICAO 9303
Requirements & Notes
Serbian photo follows ICAO standards. White background required.
The bodies that set the spec
The standard is published by the Ministry of Interior (Ministarstvo unutrašnjih poslova). Passport and ID card applications are processed through local police stations (policijska stanica) under the same ministry. Both documents use the 35×45 mm white-background standard.
Workflow after the shoot
The frame is loaded into PhotoID Studio and the Serbia preset is selected; the app aligns the face, cleans the background to pure white and exports 35×45 mm at 300 DPI. The same print can be used for both the passport and the ID card. If a Schengen visa format is needed from the same frame, switch the preset and re-export.
Capture setup and direction
Seat the customer 1.5-2 m in front of the white backdrop with shoulders parallel to the camera. Camera on a tripod, lens at eye level. Cue: "chin slightly back, mouth closed, eyes fully open, neutral expression". Religious head coverings are accepted as long as the face is not obscured.
Reasons for rejection at the Ministry of Interior
• A non-white background: grey, cream or coloured backdrops are rejected. • A photo older than six months from the capture date. • A smile, visible teeth or an open mouth. • Glasses glare or tinted lenses. • Head too small in the frame or not centred.
For studios in Belgrade and other cities
Studios in Belgrade handle steady passport and lična karta renewal traffic throughout the year. The PhotoID Studio Serbia preset produces the 35×45 mm white-background standard automatically, with no additional configuration needed.
Used For
- Passport
- ID card
- Visa
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Frequently asked questions
- What size is a Serbia passport photo?
35×45 mm on a plain white background, in line with ICAO biometric passport requirements.
- Can the same photo be used for the passport and national ID card?
Yes. Both documents use the 35×45 mm white-background standard, so a single print works for both.
- How long is the photo valid?
The photo must be submitted within six months of the capture date.
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