Montenegro visa photo requirements for Indians
Indian passport holders applying for Short-stay C visa via VFS Global (or visa-free with valid Schengen/US/UK/Ireland visa) need a photo that meets Montenegro'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 2026Montenegro photo rules at a glance
What the photo should look like
Drawn to the official measurements where they are published.
Head: Face should take up 70–80% of the photograph.
Full Montenegro visa photo requirements
| Route for Indians | Short-stay C visa via VFS Global (or visa-free with valid Schengen/US/UK/Ireland visa) |
|---|---|
| Printed photo size (mm) | 35 x 45 |
| Digital size (pixels) | Not stated by the official source |
| File format | Not stated by the official source |
| File size | Not stated by the official source |
| Background | White only |
| Head / face size | Face should take up 70–80% of the photograph |
| How recent | Not more than 1 month old |
| 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
- Photograph must be in colour
- Holders of valid Schengen, US, UK or Ireland visas or residence permits may enter visa-free for up to 30 days (not beyond visa expiry)
Do and avoid
Built from the official rules and the rejection reasons the source lists.
Do
- Use a white only background
- Use a photo not more than 1 month old
- Photograph must be in colour
- Holders of valid Schengen, US, UK or Ireland visas or residence permits may enter visa-free for up to 30 days (not beyond visa expiry)
Avoid
- Scanned photos and colour photocopies are not accepted
Worked example: getting the photo right first time
A 35 × 45 mm print at 300 DPI is 413 × 531 pixels. At 600 DPI it is 826 × 1062 pixels. Ask the studio for exactly 35 × 45 mm, not "passport size".
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 35 × 45 mm
- Check the background is white only
- Print on photo paper
- Run the Krosz photo checker before you submit
Free tools: passport photo maker · photo checker · photo resizer
Frequently asked questions
What is the Montenegro visa photo size for Indians?
The official source gives 35 x 45 mm for a printed photo.
What background colour is needed for a Montenegro visa photo?
White only.
Can I use my Indian passport photo (35 × 45 mm) for Montenegro?
The size matches. Check the other rules too: background, recency (Not more than 1 month old) and any glasses rule, because a photo that fits the size can still be rejected.
How old can the photo be?
Not more than 1 month old.
How many photos do I need?
1.
Where do these rules come from?
From VFS Global – Montenegro visa information, India, 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: VFS Global – Montenegro visa information, India
Also checked: https://gov.me/en/diplomatic-missions/embassies-and-consulates-of-montenegro/india
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.
2026 guide · last checked 17 Oct 2026