Russian passport photo requirements (35×45 mm)

Educational summary for travelers and applicants; not legal advice. Compare every detail with the issuing authority’s current checklist before you submit.

MFC and Ministry of Internal Affairs offices may provide on-site capture—compare with their template if printing at home. The My New ID Photo preset for this document is 35×45 mm, matching the dimensions in our built-in specification table.

Dimensions

35 × 45 mm with face centered and sized per official examples.

Expression

Neutral expression; no smiling; eyes open and visible.

Background

Plain light grey or white background without texture.

Making this photo in My New ID Photo

Choose Russia and Passport for 35×45 mm. Internal affairs offices may compare against a printed template—export at 300 DPI and print without scratches. Ears and forehead should remain visible if hairstyle allows.

Official sources

The following links point to official or primary sources we use to summarize size, composition, and quality rules. Third-party pages are listed only when they reproduce the same standards (for example ICAO). Always read the latest version on the authority’s site before you submit an application.

Disclaimer: Requirements change. Verify dimensions, file format, and expression rules on the official source linked from your application portal before submission.

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