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Russia Internal Passport Photo: 35x45 mm Rules

The Russian internal passport photo is 35x45 mm (1.38 x 1.77 in) on a plain white background with no stripes, spots or shadows. The head from crown to chin must not exceed 80% of the frame height, and you need 2 printed copies.

  • 35×45 mm
  • White
  • Rules checked October 5, 2026
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35×45 mm · background: white

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  • Face the camera, keep your head straight and your mouth closed.
  • Stand about 1 m from a plain wall in soft, even light. No shadows on the face.
  • Ask someone else to take it from eye level. Shoulders should be visible.
  • Remove glasses, hats and hair from the face. Religious head coverings are allowed if the face is fully visible.
  • For a baby, lay them on a plain white sheet and photograph from straight above.

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Fit your face inside the oval. Better: ask someone to take the photo with the back camera.

Russia Internal Passport photo requirements

Official rules summarised. Source: MVD Order No. 773 of 16.11.2020, Administrative Regulation, para. 36. Official page

Photo size
35 × 45 mm (1.38 × 1.77 in)
Resolution
300 DPI
Head height (chin to crown)
70–80% of the photo height
Background
White
Glasses
Allowed
Expression
Neutral, mouth closed, eyes open
Head covering
Only for religious reasons, face fully visible
Printed copies
2
Submission
Printed photo

Crown-to-chin must not exceed 80% of frame height, with a 5 (+/-1) mm free margin above the head; black-and-white or colour accepted. People who always wear glasses must be photographed in them (no tinted lenses, frame must not cover eyes).

Correct and incorrect examples

  • CorrectCentred, neutral, even light

  • Too closeHead fills the frame

  • Head tiltedKeep your head level

  • ShadowsLight from one side

  • GlassesReflections hide the eyes

  • SmilingMouth must be closed

  • Hair over the eyesEyes and eyebrows must be visible

  • Busy backgroundUse a plain, light wall

Russian internal passport photo rules in plain words

The requirements come from MVD Order No. 773 of 16.11.2020, paragraph 36 of the Administrative Regulation. The printed size is 35x45 mm (1.38 x 1.77 in) at 300 DPI. The background must be plain white, without stripes, spots, objects or shadows.

  • Head size: crown to chin must not exceed 80% of the frame height.
  • Free margin: 5 mm (plus or minus 1 mm) above the head.
  • Colour: black-and-white or colour photos are accepted.
  • Copies: 2.
  • Head covering: religious only, with the face fully visible.

Glasses

Glasses are allowed. People who always wear glasses must be photographed in them. The lenses must not be tinted, and the frame must not cover the eyes.

How to take the photo at home with a phone

Stand in front of a plain white wall with soft light on your face and no objects behind you. Hold the phone at eye level and look straight into the lens. Leave visible space above your head, since the rules require a small free margin there, and keep your head and shoulders level.

  • If you wear glasses, check that there are no reflections hiding your eyes.
  • Avoid shadows on the wall by standing a little away from it.
  • Do not use filters or beauty modes.

IDPhotoly processes the image in your browser without uploading it, crops it to 35x45 mm, replaces the background with white and checks the head proportion and the margin above the head.

Common reasons for rejection

  • Head too large. If the crown-to-chin distance exceeds 80% of the frame height, the photo fails.
  • No margin above the head. The 5 mm (plus or minus 1 mm) free space is part of the rule.
  • Stripes, spots or objects in the background. The background must be plain white.
  • Tinted lenses. Tinted lenses are not accepted, and the frame must not cover the eyes.
  • Only one copy. The application needs 2 photos.

Printing the photo

This is a printed-photo application. Download the file and print 2 identical photos at 300 DPI at 35x45 mm. Either black-and-white or colour is accepted, but colour printed on proper photo paper is usually the easiest to get from a photo shop.

Tips for a clean result

Look straight at the lens with a neutral expression and keep your face evenly lit. Do not edit the picture after the compliance check.

Payment is one-time, and you receive a full refund if an authority rejects the photo.

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Frequently asked questions

What size is the Russian internal passport photo?

It is 35x45 mm (1.38 x 1.77 in), and you need 2 printed copies.

How large can the head be?

The distance from crown to chin must not exceed 80% of the frame height, with a 5 mm (plus or minus 1 mm) free margin above the head.

Can I wear glasses?

Yes. People who always wear glasses must be photographed in them, but the lenses must not be tinted and the frame must not cover the eyes.

Is a colour photo required?

No. Both black-and-white and colour photos are accepted.

What background is required?

A plain white background with no stripes, spots, objects or shadows.

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Page updated October 5, 2026. Requirements can change. Always check the official page before you apply.