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Israel visa photo requirements

Recent colour photo, white background, neutral expression, centred face, sharp focus.

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Requirements

  • Physical: 50mm × 50mm
  • Digital: 590590px × 590590px
  • Max file size: 4096 KB
  • Background: white

Israel visa photo maker — common questions

What is the official Israel visa photo maker size?

The official Israel visa photo maker size is 50 mm × 50 mm (1.97 in × 1.97 in). For digital uploads it equals 590 × 590 px at 300 DPI.

What background color is required for a Israel visa photo maker?

Israel visa 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 Israel visa photo maker photo?

The head should fill 68–74% 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 Israel visa 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 50 mm × 50 mm template.

Can I print the Israel visa 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 Israel visa 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_passport_35x45_or_visa_50x50_size
  • head_height_outside_official_or_derived_band
  • background_not_plain_white_or_light
  • expression_not_neutral_or_glasses_not_allowed
  • photo_edited_or_not_recent
  • shadows_or_uneven_lighting

Where we sourced these Israel 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.

  • www.gov.il (Population and Immigration Authority — biometric photograph guidelines for ID and travel documents)
  • embassies.gov.il consular passport pages (35×45 mm passport-style colour photographs referenced for overseas submissions)
  • embassies.gov.il (visa sections at some missions specify 5×5 cm photographs with defined face coverage — confirm your mission)

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