Prepare an Israeli passport photo (35×45)
35 × 45 mm
Israeli passport and ID photos use 35×45 mm on Gov.il. Follow Population Authority posing rules.
Biometric head height within 35×45.
Light grey or white per current sample.
No tinted glasses.
Quick size reference
| Specification | Official requirement |
|---|---|
| Photo size | 35 × 45 mm |
| Background | Plain light colour |
| Expression | Neutral, mouth closed |
| Pose | Facing the camera |
| Recency | Usually within 6 months |
Always confirm the latest rules on the official government site before you submit.
Avoid these common rejection reasons
Cream or textured walls, wrong head size after a selfie, and beauty filters cause most delays.
- Gov.il scanner overlay.
- Matte for walk-in.
- Kippah: even light.
- Disable filters.
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Printing passport photos at home
Can I print my own passport photo at home?
Many countries allow home printing if the photo meets official size, paper, and quality rules. Use matte photo paper and check head size against the diagram above before submitting.
Will a home-printed photo be accepted?
Final acceptance depends on your authority's current standards, print quality, background, and expression. Some applications require professional prints—always read the latest official guidance.
What size should I print?
Use the official dimensions in the table above. Our free online cropper exports the correct aspect ratio so you can print at the right size.
Israeli passport checklist
Gov.il and Population Authority.
- • Exact millimetres on your form
- • Plain white or light background
- • Neutral expression, mouth closed
- • Eyes open and clearly visible
- • Recent likeness (about six months)
- • No beauty filters or face reshaping
- • Correct JPEG or print format
- • Only one person in the frame
Passport rejection triggers
Gov.il upload and offices.
- • 55×55 on passport
- • Shadow on kippah edge
- • Smile
- • Blur
- • Wrong background grey
Israel passport FAQ
35×45?
Yes.
Gov.il only?
Many flows online.
51×51 variant?
Some digital—read page.
Head covering?
Face visible.
Children?
Same size.
Glasses?
Prefer without.
Recent?
Six months.
Rejected?
Retake plain wall.
Official source