Prepare an Israeli visa photo (55×55)
55 × 55 mm
Many Israeli visa forms require a 55×55 mm square—larger than passport 35×45.
Shoot wider so upscaling is unnecessary.
Consulate may want two matte 55×55 prints.
Square template—do not pad 35×45.
Quick size reference
| Specification | Official requirement |
|---|---|
| Photo size | 55 × 55 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.
- 55×55 true square.
- High resolution original.
- Consulate checklist.
- Neutral face.
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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 visa checklist
Consulate 55×55 square line.
- • 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
Visa pitfalls
Upscaling fails.
- • Passport file upscaled
- • Not square
- • Soft blur
- • Smile
- • Old photo
Israel visa FAQ
55×55?
Common visa size.
Same as passport?
Prints?
Consulate may want two.
Background?
Plain light.
Recent?
Six months.
Digital?
Rare—mostly prints.
Glasses?
Prefer without.
Official?
Consulate + Gov.il.
Official source