Israel Passport / Visa Photo Requirements and Size

Getting or maintaining a working passport in Israel necessitates that you have an appropriate passport photo.

Photo Specs

• Size of visa photo: 5 x 5 cm
• Color: Full color
• Head size and position: Full face, centered
• Background: White
• Smile: Neutral
• Eyes: Open
• Glasses: Not allowed, you can however use your daily wearing glasses
• Headgear: Non allowed
• Quantity needed: Two (2)

Israel Passport Photo Size Requirements Guide

The Israeli Passport Photo and Visa Photo Requirements, Rules, Guidelines, and specifications

iVisa Photos delivers photos that are 100% compliant with the Israeli Government's specifications. Important notes regarding the photo:

• The photo should have a white background
• Your eyes should look straight into the camera
• Size: 5 cm x 5 cm
• Must be a new photo, taken recently
• Headgear can only be used for religious purposes
• If you use glasses, avoid glares because of the camera flashes
• You need two (2) photographs

Rules and requirements for babies, infants, and newborns Passport and Visa photos

The Israeli Tourist visa needs to be obtained before arrival in Israel and requires a visa photo when applying at one of their embassies. If you need to take a photo of a baby then follow these tips: One, your baby's eyes have to be open so take the photo after they took a nap, Two, the background of the baby photo needs to be white. We recommend that you use a white blanket or bed sheet or even sheets to lay the baby on. Three, if you baby is very small, then you can take your baby's photo when sit in their car seat. Finally, take a lot of photos so that you will have at least one that is good quality.

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