Afghanistan Passport Photo Requirements
Recent photo, full face, glued not stapled where forms require hard copy.
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Requirements
- Physical: 40mm × 45mm
- Digital: 472–472px × 531–531px
- Max file size: 5120 KB
- Background: white
Afghanistan Passport Photo Maker — common questions
What is the official Afghanistan Passport Photo Maker size?
The official Afghanistan Passport Photo Maker size is 40 mm × 45 mm (1.57 in × 1.77 in). For digital uploads it equals 472 × 531 px at 300 DPI.
What background color is required for a Afghanistan Passport Photo Maker?
Afghanistan Passport Photo Maker photos must be taken on a plain white background, evenly lit and free of shadows or patterns.
How big should the face appear in a Afghanistan Passport Photo Maker photo?
The head should fill 70–80% of the photo height, with eyes positioned in the upper-middle of the frame and a neutral expression looking straight at the camera.
Can I take a Afghanistan Passport Photo Maker photo at home?
Yes. Use a recent phone photo against a plain wall, with even daylight and no glasses. Our tool then crops, recolors the background, and resizes to the official 40 mm × 45 mm template.
Can I print the Afghanistan Passport Photo Maker at CVS, Walgreens, or another pharmacy?
Yes. We generate a 4x6 print sheet with 8 photos that any pharmacy or photo kiosk can print.
Common reasons Afghanistan Passport Photo Maker photos are rejected
Issuing authorities reject submissions that miss any of the items below. Our tool automatically corrects crop, background, and dimensions, but you still control the original capture — review this list before you upload.
- wrong_size_40x45
- background_not_white
- photo_not_recent
- shadows_or_poor_contrast
- face_obscured
- digital_filters_detected
Where we sourced these Afghanistan specifications
Dimensions, background colour, and biometric framing on this page are compiled from the references below. Always reconfirm the latest guidance directly with the issuing authority before submitting an application.
- mfa.gov.af
- islamabad.mfa.gov.af
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