Russia visa photo requirements for Indians
Indian passport holders applying for Unified e-visa (evisa.kdmid.ru), India is an eligible country need a photo that meets Russia'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 2026Russia photo rules at a glance
What the photo should look like
Drawn to the official measurements where they are published.
Head: Face takes up 70–80% of the photo; head centred and fully shown from hairline/crown to chin, with top of shoulders visible.
Full Russia visa photo requirements
| Route for Indians | Unified e-visa (evisa.kdmid.ru), India is an eligible country |
|---|---|
| Printed photo size (mm) | Not stated by the official source |
| Digital size (pixels) | Rectangular, 35:45 aspect ratio (no pixel dimensions published) |
| File format | JPEG |
| File size | Not stated by the official source |
| Background | Plain, light-coloured, no shadows; no objects or other people |
| Head / face size | Face takes up 70–80% of the photo; head centred and fully shown from hairline/crown to chin, with top of shoulders visible |
| How recent | No more than 6 months old at application; must show current appearance |
| Glasses | Eyes clearly visible; no tinted lenses or flash reflection; frames must not cover the eyes even partly; lighter frames preferred |
| Head covering | Allowed only for religious beliefs; must not hide facial features, with face visible from chin bottom to forehead top |
| Expression and pose | Full face, head not tilted or turned, looking at the camera, neutral expression, mouth closed, eyes open |
| Copies | Not stated by the official source |
Other official rules
- Uniform lighting: no shadows, flash reflections or red-eye
- No hair across the eyes; nose on the symmetry line
- No frames or borders on the photo; neutral colours with natural skin tone
- Image must be clear and in focus; a separate JPEG of the passport data page is also uploaded
Do and avoid
Built from the official rules and the rejection reasons the source lists.
Do
- Use a plain, light-coloured, no shadows; no objects or other people background
- Full face, head not tilted or turned, looking at the camera, neutral expression, mouth closed, eyes open
- Use a photo no more than 6 months old at application; must show current appearance
- Uniform lighting: no shadows, flash reflections or red-eye
- No hair across the eyes; nose on the symmetry line
- No frames or borders on the photo; neutral colours with natural skin tone
Avoid
- Eyes clearly visible; no tinted lenses or flash reflection; frames must not cover the eyes even partly; lighter frames preferred
Worked example: getting the photo right first time
For the upload, export the image at Rectangular, 35:45 aspect ratio (no pixel dimensions published) pixels as JPEG.
How to make your photo in 5 steps
- Stand against a plain wall with even light, or visit a photo studio
- Crop to the required size
- Check the background is plain
- Export as JPEG
- Run the Krosz photo checker before you submit
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Russia visa photo size for Indians?
The official source gives Rectangular, 35:45 aspect ratio (no pixel dimensions published) pixels for the digital upload.
What background colour is needed for a Russia visa photo?
Plain, light-coloured, no shadows; no objects or other people.
How old can the photo be?
No more than 6 months old at application; must show current appearance.
Can I wear glasses in my Russia visa photo?
Eyes clearly visible; no tinted lenses or flash reflection; frames must not cover the eyes even partly; lighter frames preferred
What file format and size does the upload accept?
Format: JPEG.
Where do these rules come from?
From MFA of Russia Consular Department: Unified e-visa portal – Instruction, 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: MFA of Russia Consular Department: Unified e-visa portal – Instruction
Also checked: https://electronic-visa.kdmid.ru/country_en.html
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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