What should a girl wear for her passport photo? Requirements for a photo for a passport of the Russian Federation

The technical parameters of photographs for a foreign passport are strictly regulated and it is strictly forbidden to deviate from them. Unlike an ordinary photograph, a passport photograph must perform one main function - to allow one to determine the authenticity of the person presenting the foreign passport. It is for this task that the standards are written. Before making a choice with clothes, you need to carefully read the existing regulations, otherwise no amount of changing clothes will help, the photographs will not satisfy the FMS employee and will be returned for rework.

General rules

Currently, international passports of old and new models are issued in Russia; the standards of these documents are somewhat different. An old foreign passport is valid for five years; for a biometric one, this period increases to ten years. We will talk about photography below, but now we should focus on the general standard parameters. What requirements must a photograph for a foreign passport meet?

Parameter	Requirements
Image	Clear without glare or darkening, without artificial defects.
Face position	Strictly full face, it is forbidden to look to the side, smile, open your mouth, etc. Facial expression should be calm, concentrated and as business-like as possible. The lighting is uniform, tilting the head is prohibited.
Chroma	Photos can be black and white or color; for the new biometric, color ones are made. There are certain restrictions on file sizes and resolutions.
Main background	The background behind must be light and monochrome. Shadows, shades, distortions are strictly prohibited.
Linear dimensions	The dimensions are strictly 35x45 mm, the oval of the head must occupy at least 80% of the total area of ​​the photo paper.

If glasses are worn on a regular basis, then there is no need to remove them. Lenses must only be transparent, and no glare can appear on them. Glasses should be worn with lenses such that the color of the eyes is clearly visible. The existing frame cannot cover the eyebrows and distort the appearance of the nose.

It is strictly forbidden to apply makeup, wear wigs or wear hairstyles that cover the face. Only light daytime makeup is allowed, which does not distort the actual features of the person being photographed or being photographed.

Video - Photos for documents according to all the rules

How to take and send a photo yourself

In Russia there is a State Services portal, with which you can independently send prepared photographs.

To download them you need to do the following: maximum volume 300 KB, minimum volume 200 KB, JPEG file type, photo height 45 mm, photo width 35 mm.

In order to improve the final quality of the photo, you can try it at home, make several attempts, correct them using a simple editor and print them on a printer or transfer them to a flash drive and take them to the nearest studio. When taking photographs yourself, it is recommended to adhere to the following recommendations.

Features of children's photographs

It is recommended to apply for an old passport with a validity of five years. The fact is that they grow quickly and change their appearance, and an outdated photograph can create problems when crossing state borders. Another problem with children. Even an experienced professional cannot always take a successful photograph of a child; migration service employees do not have such skills and are unlikely to be able to take a high-quality photo for a biometric foreign passport.

According to all technical requirements, children's photography is no different from adult photography, but there are purely professional features.

Children are photographed regardless of their age. Accordingly, when photographing, you must not forget the microclimate parameters in the room. If the temperature differs from comfortable values, then you should not hope for a successful photograph. Time will be wasted, and the child may get sick.

Video - How to photograph newborns and babies

Video - How to take a photo for a passport

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It's no secret that many of us, for one reason or another, are unhappy with our passport photo. Of course, this is not a reason to be upset, especially since we receive a passport only a few times in our lives. But if it’s time to replace it or you are going to be photographed for a visa, ID and other documents, then our advice will come in handy.

website I have prepared a few simple rules for you, following which you will avoid mistakes when photographing for documents.

Try not to lift your chin

One of the most common mistakes is when you want to sit up straight, but you lift your chin too high, causing your nostrils to appear to be pointing into the camera. The photo turns out tense and unnatural; in addition, this pose makes the chin massive and adds extra pounds. Instead, try lowering your shoulders slightly without throwing your head back.

Don't turn your head back

However, you shouldn’t lower your head too much, much less move it back, otherwise you risk getting a double chin. To make the lower part of the face appear more defined, you need to slightly put your chin forward and lower your head down a little.

Refrain from smiling broadly

According to modern standards adopted in most countries, a wide smile is inappropriate for ID photos, as it can distort facial features. However, a slight smile is quite acceptable - for this you need to slightly raise the corners of your mouth.

Don't frown

Much more than a lack of a smile, a photo can be ruined by furrowed eyebrows. To prevent this from happening, try lifting them slightly, as if something pleasantly surprised you. This method will make your look more open. The main thing is not to overdo it, so as not to look like you just experienced a shock.

Take care of your hair

Make a neat styling, avoiding high hairstyles with backcombing and too long bangs. For most official photographs, there are requirements that there must be clear space from the forehead to the top of the frame, and hair must not obscure the eyebrows and eyes. Those who wear their hair “under zero” need to make sure that their head is not shiny.

Pay attention to makeup

The main thing to avoid in makeup is pearlescent textures and glitter (lip gloss, glitter eyeshadow, highlighters, etc.), which in combination with flash can cause glare in the photo and even visually age you. A matte tone would be ideal.

Another important point is eyebrows and eyelashes. They must be clearly defined, since these parts of the face are “eaten” when photographed. It is better to choose a matte lipstick, close in color to the natural tone of the lips, avoiding nude and too intense shades.

Choose the right outfit

Most ID photos mostly require your face, so there's no point in dressing up. Large jewelry will look out of place, as will a heavy collar or hood, which when framed can create the illusion that you have a hump on your back. The ideal option is a simple, solid dark top or T-shirt.

We are not talking about a creative photo shoot somewhere in the lap of nature, but about those photographs that we are forced to take out of necessity, namely photos for official documents. These monsters measuring 3x4 or 3.5x4.5 (depending on the type of document) can upset even the most confident girl, but there are several ways to reduce the damage they cause!

It would seem that we don’t take photographs for documents so often. For example, 3 times in our entire life for a passport (if there are no force majeures) or every time we submit documents to the embassy for a visa. But even in these rare cases, I would like to look recognizable and at least cute. Personally, I had a case when my friend and I applied for a visa to Spain for the first time. So, in my photo in the visa application form, it turned out to be an emaciated candidate for illegal strawberry pickers, and my friend turned out to be such a bright, painted doll, who is also unlikely to go to admire Gaudi’s masterpieces. As a result, we were both called for an interview at the embassy and, reassured by our real appearance, they nevertheless issued visas. To avoid such embarrassment, use our simple tips.

Thinking about pleasant things

There is nothing we can do about the lighting and angle when taking ID photos. And asking to be filmed from the right side (because that’s how we look best) won’t work either. But what you can still do is think about something pleasant when shooting. A recent unexpected compliment, a favorite movie, yesterday's date, the very fact that you are taking pictures in order to go to a pleasant place. Pleasant thoughts will immediately make your eyes glow and cause a light, unobtrusive half-smile.

Let's practice

Practice is everything. Try rehearsing in front of a mirror how you will hold your head, your gaze and general facial expression. Of course, you won’t be able to completely recreate all this in front of the camera, but at least you will get rid of the frightened and hunted look that so often happens out of habit.

Only in a good mood

You should be comfortable when shooting. If you show up with a headache, wearing uncomfortable shoes, or upset about a stain on your new coat, you won't be able to completely hide your negative emotions (unless you're a professional actor, of course). You need to take pictures in a good mood. And in general, make it a rule to do EVERYTHING in a good mood. As the humorous saying goes: smile, it annoys everyone!

Let's not strain ourselves

A petrified face and saucer-like eyes are the usual result of our stress when shooting. Relax your muscles and do not try to round your eyes to make them as expressive as possible, this will lead to the opposite effect.

Blinking correctly

Often the photographic lens catches us with half-closed, “drunk” eyes due to the fact that we cannot blink in time. The secret is simple - blink
just before the shutter clicks, then your eyes will appear in all their glory in the photo.

One more try

Don't settle for photos you don't like. Give it another try, otherwise you risk getting an upsetting photo in a valuable document or, like me, “winning” a trip to compare the original with a nasty photocopy.

The main thing is not to overdo it

Dear girls, when doing makeup for a shoot, remember that in this case the main thing is not to overdo it. Save the extra eyeliner and vampy lipstick for party shoots, and present yourself here in your casual, sweet, slightly (emphasis on this word) embellished look. Well, one that your mom and grandma would be proud of!

So, it's time to change your passport photo, or you need to take a photo for documents. Often, when we take a photo in a hurry, we are then ashamed to show our passport to our acquaintances, because in the photo it’s not you, but, as it were, a completely different person, who doesn’t look like you at all and who doesn’t seem attractive to you. When taking a passport photo, you need to remember: a passport is a document that is not given for one day, it is unlikely that you will redo your passport because of the photo, so you need to take a responsible approach to how you will look in the photo wearing it.

The face in the photo in the documents

When you take photographs for documents, remember: a face that is too tense and, conversely, a face that is too relaxed in a document looks unpleasant. Arrange a rehearsal in front of a mirror, choose the most advantageous facial expression and try to remember it. Close your eyes, try to reproduce it, and then open it and see if it works.

When taking a photo, you should look directly into the lens, therefore, any imperfections in your face that exist can be hidden by tilting your head:

• A large nose can be “hidden” a little by slightly tilting your head back. This way, when there is a flash, the nose will not cast a shadow on the upper lip.
• With your head tilted back a little, small eyes will look larger.
• You shouldn’t lower your chin during the photo so that there won’t be two of them.
• If your face is elongated, you can smooth it out by tilting your forehead slightly forward.
• A heavy chin can be hidden by tilting your head forward so that the emphasis shifts to the upper part of the face.

Hairstyle for passport photo

• Needless to say, hair should be clean and neatly styled.
• There is no need to “fill” them with varnish; it can give unnecessary glare in the photo.
• It is better to avoid trendy hairstyles that may not last long in fashion, because you are making a passport for a long time.
• If you have a round face, it is good if the strands of hair slightly cover the lower part of the cheekbones.
• Avoid slicked-back hair, especially if you don't have bangs.

Makeup for passport photos

When photographing with a passport or other documents, the lighting is directed slightly from top to bottom, bright and harsh, coarsening facial features and wrinkles on it. Skin imperfections may also be more noticeable: scars, pigmentation, capillary networks.

You can hide skin imperfections with high-quality makeup for your passport photo. Use concealers, then a foundation slightly lighter than your skin tone to even out your overall complexion. For your passport photo, don't skimp on foundation, and don't forget to apply it to your ears and neck. Apply powder to areas of your face that may be shiny.

Makeup for a passport photo should be brighter than usual so that all facial features are clearly visible. Use shadows, eyeliner and mascara on the upper eyelid; it is better not to line the lower eyelid, but simply paint over the lower eyelashes well. Pay special attention to your eyebrows; you need to give them the correct shape and emphasize it with the help of eyebrow shadows.

You also need to choose the right lipstick for your passport photo. To make your lips look fuller, use light-colored lipstick. Dark lipstick can make your lips look too thin in a photo, and your overall facial expression will not be very pleasant. The lip contour should not be darker or brighter than the lipstick tone.

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