Egypt Passport
Egypt
4×6 cm print target with white background for Egyptian passport-style submissions.
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Egypt Passport — key specifications
At-a-glance summary of the official Egypt photo template. Every value below is enforced automatically when you upload your image.
| Physical size | 40 mm × 60 mm (1.57 in × 2.36 in) |
|---|---|
| Digital size | 472 × 708 px (300 DPI) |
| Background | Plain white |
| Max file size | 5120 KB (JPEG) |
| Head coverage | 70–80% |
| Print sheet | 4x6 · 8 |
Requirements
Check dimensions and official rules on this page.
- Physical: 40mm × 60mm
- Digital: 472–472px × 708–708px
- Max file size: 5120 KB
Colour, neutral expression, sharp focus; confirm with PENA or your consulate.
Issuing authority and ICAO Doc 9303 alignment
Most countries adopt ICAO Doc 9303 Part 4 as the baseline biometric-portrait standard. The spec on this page reflects the country's published implementation, including any country-specific overrides on size, background colour, or face-coverage band.
Why use this Egypt Passport tool
- $3.99Final photo + 4×6 print sheet. No subscription. Studios typically charge $15 – $30 for the same output.
- Free previewYou only pay once a watermarked preview confirms the crop, background, and biometric framing meet the spec.
- Refund if non-compliantIf our output fails the issuing-authority checklist, we refund — see our refund policy.
Common reasons Egypt Passport 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_passport_photo_size
- background_not_plain
- shadows_or_uneven_light
- expression_not_neutral
- low_resolution_or_blurry_print
Egypt Passport — common questions
What is the official Egypt Passport size?
The official Egypt Passport size is 40 mm × 60 mm (1.57 in × 2.36 in). For digital uploads it equals 472 × 708 px at 300 DPI.
What background color is required for a Egypt Passport?
Egypt Passport 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 Egypt Passport 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 Egypt Passport 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 × 60 mm template.
Can I print the Egypt Passport at CVS, Walgreens, or another pharmacy?
Yes. We generate a 4x6 print sheet with 8 photos that any pharmacy or photo kiosk can print.
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Where we sourced these Egypt 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.
- moi.gov.eg/passports (وزارة الداخلية المصرية — الإدارة العامة للجوازات والهجرة والجنسية PENA)
- www.egypt.gov.eg (national portal — passport / citizen services hubs; confirm current photo dimensions at your issuing office or consulate)
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