Albania visa photo requirements for Indians
Indian passport holders applying for Type C e-Visa via e-visa.al (Indians holding valid multiple-entry Schengen/US/UK visas may be exempt; check the current exemptions) need a photo that meets Albania's rules. Below are the exact size, background and file rules from the official source, with a worked example and a checklist.
VERIFIED · OFFICIAL SOURCE · 17 OCT 2026Albania photo rules at a glance
What the photo should look like
Drawn to the official measurements where they are published.
Full Albania visa photo requirements
| Route for Indians | Type C e-Visa via e-visa.al (Indians holding valid multiple-entry Schengen/US/UK visas may be exempt; check the current exemptions) |
|---|---|
| Printed photo size (mm) | 36x47 (stated 47 mm H x 36 mm W) |
| Digital size (pixels) | 425 x 555 (W x H) at 300 DPI |
| File format | PDF, JPEG or PNG |
| File size | max 30 MB (portal upload limit) |
| Background | white |
| Head / face size | Not stated by the official source |
| How recent | Not stated by the official source |
| Glasses | Not stated by the official source |
| Head covering | Not stated by the official source |
| Expression and pose | Not stated by the official source |
| Copies | 1 |
Other official rules
- 'The photo must fulfill this criteria 47 mm X 36 mm or 555 px (Height) X 425 px (Width) X 300 DPI'
- Supporting documents scanned, and translated into Albanian or English
Do and avoid
Built from the official rules and the rejection reasons the source lists.
Do
- Use a white background
- 'The photo must fulfill this criteria 47 mm X 36 mm or 555 px (Height) X 425 px (Width) X 300 DPI'
- Supporting documents scanned, and translated into Albanian or English
Avoid
- Official irregularity notice: 'Comment 1, regarding the passport photo 5cm x 4cm: Please make sure you upload a passport standard photo with a white background.'
- Unresolved irregularities lead to automatic refusal 15 days after notification
Worked example: getting the photo right first time
A 36 × 47 mm print at 300 DPI is 425 × 555 pixels. At 600 DPI it is 850 × 1110 pixels. Ask the studio for exactly 36 × 47 mm, not "passport size".
For the upload, export the image at 425 x 555 (W x H) at 300 DPI pixels as PDF, JPEG or PNG, keeping the file max 30 MB (portal upload limit).
Order at least 1 copies, plus one spare in case the centre asks for a retake.
How to make your photo in 5 steps
- Stand against a plain wall with even light, or visit a photo studio
- Crop to 36 × 47 mm
- Check the background is white
- Export as PDF (max 30 MB (portal upload limit))
- Run the Krosz photo checker before you submit
Free tools: passport photo maker · photo checker · photo resizer
Frequently asked questions
What is the Albania visa photo size for Indians?
The official source gives 36x47 (stated 47 mm H x 36 mm W) mm for a printed photo and 425 x 555 (W x H) at 300 DPI pixels for the digital upload.
What background colour is needed for a Albania visa photo?
White.
Can I use my Indian passport photo (35 × 45 mm) for Albania?
Not as it is. Albania asks for 36 × 47 mm, which is different from the 35 × 45 mm Indian passport size, so get a print made at the Albania size.
What file format and size does the upload accept?
Format: PDF, JPEG or PNG. Size: max 30 MB (portal upload limit).
How many photos do I need?
1.
Where do these rules come from?
From Albania e-Visa portal, checked by the Krosz visa desk on 17 Oct 2026. Requirements can change, so the official page always has the final word.
Source and verification
Official source: Albania e-Visa portal
Checked by the Krosz visa desk on 17 Oct 2026 · confidence: high.
Krosz is a private visa service and is not affiliated with any government. Rules change; the authority's own page always has the final word.
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