Sri Lanka Passport photo requirements
Inside Sri Lanka, printed passport photos are no longer accepted: an authorized photo studio uploads a digital photo and gives you an acknowledgement note to bring with your application. This page is for applications at Sri Lankan embassies and high commissions abroad, which ask for 35 x 45 mm photos showing the head and top of the shoulders on a plain light background (white, light blue or light grey), with no glasses.
| Photo size | 35 x 45 mm (1.38 x 1.77 in) |
|---|---|
| Digital size | 413 x 531 px |
| Resolution | 300 DPI |
| Head height (chin to crown) | Not published — check official source |
| Eye line from bottom | Not specified |
| Background | plain light (white, light blue or light grey) |
| File format | JPEG |
| File size | No limit published |
| Background editing | Not offered; we crop and resize only |
| Last verified | 2026-10-19 (partly verified) |
Official source: www.immigration.gov.lk
How to take your Sri Lanka Passport photo
- Stand about 50 cm in front of a plain light (white, light blue or light grey) wall, with nothing else in the background.
- Use soft, even light from the front (a window in daylight works well). Avoid shadows on your face and behind you.
- Have someone else take the photo from 1–2 m away with the camera at eye level. Avoid arm-length selfies.
- Look straight at the camera with a neutral expression, mouth closed and both eyes open.
- Remove glasses, hats and headphones unless the rules allow them (religious or medical exceptions vary).
- Leave space above your head and below your shoulders so the tool can crop to the exact size.
FAQ
- What size is a Sri Lanka Passport photo in pixels?
- 413 x 531 px, JPEG, on a plain light (white, light blue or light grey) background. The printed size is 35x45 mm (1.38x1.77 in).
- Can I use my own photo for a Sri Lankan passport?
- Not if you apply in Sri Lanka: the Department of Immigration and Emigration only accepts a digital photo uploaded by an authorized photo studio. Applicants at Sri Lankan missions abroad don't need the studio upload, and missions ask for printed 35 x 45 mm photos instead.
- What size is a Sri Lankan passport photo?
- Sri Lankan missions ask for 35 x 45 mm (3.5 x 4.5 cm), showing your head and the top of your shoulders, taken within the last six months.
- Can I wear glasses?
- No. Sri Lankan mission photo sheets say spectacles are not accepted.
- What background should I use?
- The published requirement is: a plain light background (white, light blue or light grey) that contrasts with your face and clothes. Stand about 50 cm in front of a plain wall to avoid shadows.
- Will my photo be accepted?
- We format your photo to the published spec, but acceptance is decided by the issuing authority.
Official source
Requirements are published by the issuing authority at https://www.immigration.gov.lk/pages_e.php?id=7. Last verified: 2026-10-19 — values are only partly verified; check that page.
Disclaimer: We format your photo to the published spec; acceptance is decided by the issuing authority.