1. Portrait Photo (Face Photo)

1.1 Technical Specifications

1.2 Facial Position & Composition

• Face must be directly facing the camera.

• The face (from top of hair to bottom of chin) should cover 70–80% of the image height.

• Both ears should be clearly visible (not covered by hair).

• Natural facial expression: no smile, no frown.

• Eyes open, clearly visible – no squinting or closed eyes.

• No sunglasses, tinted glasses or reflective lenses.

• Prescription glasses are allowed only if they don’t obscure the eyes.

Important Note:

• Do not crop from full-body photos, selfies, or passport scans. Use a fresh headshot taken specifically for the eVisa application.
• You don't need to measure millimeters – just make sure your face is not too small or too large, and your eyes are in the upper-middle part of the frame.

1.3 Attire and Accessories

• Wear neat, non-reflective clothing.

• Avoid white clothing that blends into the background.

• No hats, caps, or headscarves, except for religious purposes (face must remain fully visible).

• No headphones, earbuds, or shiny accessories.

1.4 How to Take the Photo at Home

► Equipment:

• Use a high-resolution camera (smartphones are acceptable with good lighting).

• Set up a white or light-colored background (e.g., curtain, bedsheet, wall).

► Positioning:

• Place the camera at eye level.

• Stand 1 to 1.5 meters from the camera.

1.5 Posing Guidelines

• Stand straight, face the camera directly.

• Keep shoulders level, avoid tilting your head.

• Ensure your head occupies about 70–80% of the frame height.

1.6 Reminders

• Each applicant must submit their own photo – including infants and children.

• Submitting an incorrect photo is a common reason for eVisa rejections.

• Always use a recent photo (within the last 6 months).

2. Passport Page Photo (Bio Page)

2.1 Technical Specifications

2.2 Required Information Must Be Clearly Visible

• Passport holder’s photo (as printed in passport)

• Full name

• Passport number

• Nationality

• Date of birth

• Date of issue and expiry

• MRZ (Machine-Readable Zone – the 2 lines of code at the bottom)

2.3 How to Capture a Compliant Passport Photo

► Option 1: Use a Scanner (Recommended)

• Place passport flat on the scanner.

• Scan in color, at 300 dpi resolution.

• Export as PDF (preferred) or JPEG.

• Do not edit or crop the file.

► Option 2: Use a Smartphone Camera

Preparation:

• • Use a clean, neutral surface (white table or paper).

  • Ensure good lighting from both sides – avoid glare or shadows.

How to Take It:

• • Open the passport fully and lay flat.

  • Hold the phone directly above the page (not angled).

  • Frame the entire passport page, including corners and MRZ lines.

Don’ts:

• • Do not crop too tightly – leave visible borders.

  • Do not place fingers on the page.

  • Do not take the photo in low light or with shiny glare.