Czech Republic residence permit photo
Czech Republic residence permit photo requirements: 35 × 45 mm. Check background, head position, expression, glasses and print or digital format. Official document-specific guidance
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What this page covers
This page summarizes the photo rules for Czech Republic residence permit photo. The main print format is 35 × 45 mm.
Use the checklist below to confirm background, face position, glasses and lighting, then prepare the file online with PhotoDocs.
The reference source for this profile is Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic.
Source and verification
This page follows document-specific public guidance published by Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic.
Official Czech residence-permit photo rules were verified on 2026-04-13. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs requires one recent photograph measuring 35 × 45 mm on a white background, showing the applicant in full-face view and matching the current appearance.
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Photo requirements
How to take this photo correctly
- Start with a recent, sharp portrait for Czech Republic residence permit photo.
- Keep the pose aligned with the rule: Full-face, without turning the head; the face must be fully visible and match the current appearance.
- Use a clean setup that matches the required background: Plain white background.
- Check eyewear before submission: The eyes must be fully visible; no dark lenses or strong glare.
Common reasons this photo gets rejected
- The background does not match the rule: Plain white background.
- The head is tilted, too close to the edge or cropped too tightly.
- Glasses, glare, hair or shadows make the eyes hard to see.
- The facial expression does not match the rule: Neutral expression, mouth closed, eyes open.