How should a Tajikistan visa photo look?
Tajikistan requires a 35×45 mm white-background photo for the biometric international passport (pasporti binoii khoricha) and the national identity document (ID-karta / pasporti dohili). The photo must be submitted within six months of the capture date. The same standard applies to citizens and foreign residents.
Issuing authority: Passport and Registration Service
Passport and identity document applications are handled by Passport and Registration Service (Ministry of Internal Affairs). Applications are accepted at authorised offices and service centres, and the photo requirements follow ICAO 9303.
Workflow after the shoot
The frame is loaded into PhotoID Studio and the Tajikistan 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 international passport and the internal ID document. If a Russian or other CIS 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 Migration Service and 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 poorly aligned.
For studios in Dushanbe and other cities
Studios in Dushanbe handle steady passport and identity document renewal traffic throughout the year. The PhotoID Studio Tajikistan preset produces the 35×45 mm white-background standard automatically, with no additional configuration needed.
Frequently asked questions
What size is a Tajikistan passport photo?
35×45 mm on a plain white background. The wrong size or background colour will result in rejection.
Can the same photo be used for the international passport and the internal ID document?
Yes. Both documents use the 35×45 mm white-background standard, so a single print is sufficient.
How long is the photo valid?
The photo must be submitted within six months of the capture date.
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