Photo Specification

Head Size

Your head height, measured from the top of your head, including the hair, to the bottom of your chin, must be 70% of the photo's total height.

Dimensions

The photograph size must be 4x6 cm and the associated dimensions should be at least 472 pixels x 709 pixels (height x width).

7 Steps to Successful Photograph

Head Orientation: Head orientation is important when taking your visa photo. Frame yourself within the photo so that your full-face shows. Face directly toward the camera and make sure your eyes are open. Headgear or hats are not acceptable, except when used for religious reasons. They cannot, however, prevent a perfect view of the face of the applicant.

Fill the Frame: Your photo must show your entire head, from the top of your hair to the bottom of your chin. In a good photo, the height of your head will fill up to 70% of the photo.

Stay Centered: The applicant's face and shoulders must be centralized on the camera and he/she must be looking into the camera.

Show Your Eyes: Make sure your eyes are open. If you are wearing spectacles, ensure that flash is not coming on the eyeballs. If you have long hair, it should not cover your eyes.

Background: The area behind you in the photo should be uncluttered and any light colour background. Sit in front of a plain white or off-white background for best results. There should be no obstacles or furniture behind.

Eliminate Shadows: Sit so that your face is fully-lit and there are no distracting shadows across your face or in the background.

Relax and Look Natural: The area behind you in the photo should be uncluttered and either white or off-white. Sit in front of a plain white or off-white background for best results. There should be no obstacles or furniture behind.