Ukrainian Visa Photo (consular visa, 1 photo 35 x 45 mm): size and requirements
The Ukrainian Visa Photo size is 35 x 45 mm (1.38 x 1.77 inches). Not stated by the MFA; white is our rendering choice; head 70 to 80 percent of the photo height. Last verified 2026-10-09 against Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, 'Visa information' page (Consular affairs / Entry and stay of foreigners in Ukraine).
For the single printed photograph attached to a Ukrainian visa application (transit B, short-stay C or long-stay D) lodged at an Embassy, Consulate, airport MFA division or visa centre after online registration on visa.mfa.gov.ua. Not for the e-Visa, which takes an uploaded file (see ua/e-visa), and not for a Ukrainian passport.
Requirements at a glance
- Size
- 35 x 45 mm (1.38 x 1.77 inches)
- Head height
- Head 70 to 80 percent of the photo height (1 applicant's photo (35x45 mm) (no head size is published; ICAO Doc 9303 crown-to-chin 70 to 80 per cent applied))
- Background
- not stated by the MFA; white is our rendering choice
- Expression
- Neutral, mouth closed, eyes open, looking at the camera
- Glasses
- Allowed without glare or tint
- Head covering
- Only for religious or medical reasons; full face visible
- Prints needed
- 1
- We deliver
- 827 x 1063 px (600 DPI), plus a 4 x 6 inch print sheet
What trips people up
- CheckOne print, 35 x 45 mm, and nothing more is published: the MFA list says '1 applicant's photo (35x45 mm);'. Head size, background, photo age and glasses rules are not stated, so we apply ICAO 9303 framing (70 to 80 per cent head) on white.
- CheckRegister the form online first: 'MFA's advice to all applicants is to fill in and register their visa applications for the relevant Embassy/Consulate/MFA division at an airport/Visa Centre online at visa.mfa.gov.ua.' Then print, sign and bring it with the photo.
- CheckThe photo goes with the printed form, insurance proof (EUR 30 000 cover), proof of funds, fee receipt and purpose documents; diplomatic and service passport holders skip the insurance and funds items.
- CheckMissions may only accept applications from people resident in their country: 'Ukraine's Embassies/Consulates abroad may only be able to accept visa applications from applicants holding valid temporary/permanent residence documents'.
- CheckThis page was read from a Wayback snapshot of 2024-09-12 because mfa.gov.ua blocks automated readers; check the live page for current fees and lists before applying.
Good to know before you pay
If you already have a recent 35 x 45 mm passport-style print, it meets the only published rule; the MFA states no background, head or age requirement for consular visa photos.
Source and verification
Read from the official page. Last checked 2026-10-09 (archived copy dated 2024-09-12) at Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, 'Visa information' page (Consular affairs / Entry and stay of foreigners in Ukraine).
1 applicant's photo (35x45 mm);
According to Ukraine's Visa Rules all applicants should provide the following documents in order to apply for their visa:
MFA's advice to all applicants is to fill in and register their visa applications for the relevant Embassy/Consulate/MFA division at an airport/Visa Centre online at visa.mfa.gov.ua .
printed and signed visa application form (please see MFA advice on visa application registration above);
Ukraine's Embassies/Consulates abroad may only be able to accept visa applications from applicants holding valid temporary/permanent residence documents (long-term visas/residence permits or their equivalents etc.).
We are an independent service, not a government website. Applying for a passport or visa is done with your government; we only prepare the photo.
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