Belarus Passport/Visa Photo Requirements and Size

Applying for a Belarus passport means that you have to meet a few requirements. Among them, you will see that you have to procure 4 passport photos. Getting them should not be a challenge.

Photo specs

Below, you will find a list of the general guidelines for a valid Belarus passport photo:

• Size: 50 mm in height and 40 mm in width. The face should measure 32 mm to 35 mm from the chin to the crown of the head
• The photo cannot be black and white
• Head size and position: your head must not be at an angle, and you cannot take a portrait-style photo
• Recency: as recent as possible but not older than 6 months. It has to reflect your current look
• Background: white
• Smile: no. Only neutral facial expressions are acceptable
• Eyes: must be clearly visible
• Your ears should be in the shot
• Blurred photos will be rejected
• Glasses: only if absolutely necessary and they do not alter your appearance
• Headgear: not accepted unless you cover your head for religious purposes
• Dimensions and size (pixels): at least 600 dpi
• Attire, clothing, dress code: must be in contrast with the background
• Beard: only if you usually have one
• Quantity needed in application: 4

Belarus Passport Photo Size Requirements Guide

Belarus Passport Photos and Visa Photo Requirements – Rules, Guidelines, and Specifications

If you think that the Belarus passport photo guidelines above are not detailed enough, we expanded on some of them so that you will know precisely what you need to do. Submitting an improper passport photo can lead to a rejection, which is why it is essential that you get this requirement right from the start.

• As far as the background is concerned, make sure that it does not have any colors or patterns on it. It has to be plain white. Shadows on the background are not adequate either, so be careful about the setting you choose to take your picture in. If you do not have a white wall in your house, you can use a white sheet. Just hang it on a wall, and you are good to go.
• The position of your head is important as well. You must keep your head straight and eyes forward. Make sure to place the camera at your eye level for better capture of your facial features. You must not tilt or rotate your head while taking the picture. Your passport photo will be rejected if you do so.
• The light you use for your photo must not be too bright or too dark. Make sure that the light source is in front of you. Shadows or reflections on your face have the potential of distorting some of your facial features, so make sure to avoid that.
• The best facial expression for a passport photo is neutral. Relax your face while taking the picture. You cannot smile, frown, or make any other expression.
• When you are taking your passport photo, your eyes should look straight into the camera. Do not squint. Also, if you wear glasses, you need to make sure that there is no glare in the photo and that the glasses do not cover your eyes in any way. Tinted glasses, sunglasses, and glasses that have big frames are not allowed in a passport photo.
• The general rule is that headwear is not allowed in a passport photo. However, if your religion does not allow you to have your head uncovered, you may keep the headwear. Even so, it must not create shadows on your face, and your face should be clearly visible from the bottom of your chin to the top of your forehead.
• Beards are permitted only if they represent your everyday look.

Rules and Requirements for Babies, Infants, and Newborn Passport and Visa Photos

It does not matter how old a child is when it comes to passports and visas. They all need their own individual travel document. As far as specifications go, there are no significant differences between a child’s passport photo and an adult’s picture. Of course, some concessions can be made. For example, it is acceptable for the head of a child to occupy less space in the picture. Below, you will find some tips on how to take a passport photo of a child.

• If you have a baby and you need to hold him/her during the photoshoot, remember that your hands cannot appear in the picture.

• Remove the headwear and the baby’s pacifier before taking the photo.

• Keep in mind that the white background rule applies to children as well.

  References

• https://gomel.mvd.gov.by/en/page/tehnicheskie-trebovaniya-fotografii-na-pasport

• iVisa Photos

• iVisa.com

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