Israel passport & visa photo requirements

Temporary passport (Israel): 3.5 × 4.5 cm photo, head 32–36 mm from chin to crown.

Israel: photo requirements by document
DocumentPhoto sizeHead, chin to crownSource
Temporary passport3.5 × 4.5 cm32–36 mmgov.il
Biometric passport for children under 63.5 × 4.5 cm32–36 mmgov.il
Visa5 × 5 cm34–36 mm—

Photograph requirements in Israel differ depending on the document.

    Photograph for an Israeli passport

    Israel biometric photograph example
    • Source: Population and Immigration Authority
    • General requirements: When applying for a biometric passport or an ID card, there is no need to bring passport photos: the photo is taken free of charge at the service stations of the Population and Immigration Authority offices.
    • Explanation: The biometric photograph is taken according to the standards of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), and undergoes strict quality tests.
    Passport applicationApplication for an identity card

    Photo for an Israeli temporary passport or a passport for children under 6

    Israel passport photograph example
    45 mm
    35 mm
    • Source: Population and Immigration Authority
    • Size: The size of the photo must be 35 x 45 mm, your face (from your chin to the beginning of your hairline) must be between 32 and 36 millimetres (mm).
    • General requirements: The photo must be printed on photo paper. The expression must be neutral, with a closed mouth and with no smile. Your photo cannot show a hat or head covering (unless it’s for religious reasons), jewellery or other people. Your photo cannot be stained, stamped, wrinkled, folded or have holes.
    • Eyes: The eyes must be looking straight at the camera, not covered by hair and without glasses.
    • Head: The head must be held straight, looking straight ahead at the camera, with no tilt or side rotation and with both ears visible.
    • Background: The background must be plain and even, light gray or white and with no shadow.
    • The photograph must have been taken in the last month.
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    Photograph for a visa to Israel

    Israel visa photograph example
    50 mm
    50 mm
    • Source: Embassy of Israel in London
    • Size: A 5 × 5 cm colour photograph in which the face takes up 70% of the space.
    • Background: The background must be white.
    • Additional information: You need 2 photos. Please write your name on the back of the photograph.
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