Saved photo size
35 x 45 mm
Equivalent to 1.38 x 1.77 in for print workflows.
Prepare your Sri Lanka ETA or visa photo flawlessly. Use our Visa Photo Validator to check and crop your digital image to the exact 35x45 mm standard before you upload.
Saved photo size
Equivalent to 1.38 x 1.77 in for print workflows.
Digital target
JPEG export at 300 DPI after the final crop.
File limit
If your portal shows a different limit, follow the portal value.
Background
Keep it plain, evenly lit, and shadow-free.
Use the route below that matches your application, then confirm the final upload or print instruction in the official portal handling your file.
If Sri Lanka offers an online application for your category, follow the upload field shown in that portal. File format, KB limits, and accepted dimensions may differ from a printed appointment photo.
For paper applications, use the checklist from the Sri Lanka embassy or consulate that will process your file. Local missions can ask for different quantities, print sizes, or photo recency wording.
If a visa center handles your appointment, check whether they capture biometrics on site or require you to bring printed photographs. Keep the digital original available for last-minute re-export.
Run these checks before uploading to the official portal or bringing prints to an appointment.
Use a current color photo, ideally taken within the last 6 months, unless your official route specifies a shorter recency window.
Face the camera directly, keep eyes open, avoid hair over the eyes, and use a neutral expression unless the route explicitly permits a relaxed smile.
Use a plain white background with even lighting, no shadows, no objects, and no visible wall texture behind the head or shoulders.
Crop and validate the face position first, then resize and compress once at the end so the final file still looks sharp.
Export to 35 x 45 mm or 413 x 531 px for the saved preset. If the official portal shows a different target, use that route-specific size.
Move away from the wall, face soft light, and make sure the white background stays uniform from edge to edge.
Keep chin-to-crown height around 60-80% of the frame for the saved biometric preset.
Avoid beauty filters, face reshaping, skin smoothing, AI face changes, and heavy compression artifacts. Only crop, resize, and prepare the background required by your route.
Answers for the search query: sri lanka visa photo requirements 2026
The passport photo size is 3.5 x 4.5 cm (35 x 45 mm).
No, the photo requirements are the same regardless of nationality. You need a 35 x 45 mm photo.
Upload the original image, pick the country, and export a portal-ready or print-ready file after the crop and background are checked.
This page is reviewed and maintained by the VisaReadyNow Compliance Team against official government sources. Last reviewed 2026-04-29. VisaReadyNow is an independent SaaS tool and is not affiliated with any government agency. Always follow the instructions from the embassy, consulate, or visa-application center handling your application.