Albania Work Permit Photo — Exact 36×47 mm Standard
Get a compliant photo for your Albanian work permit (leje unike) prepared to the exact 36×47 mm white-background biometric standard — with a free preview before you pay.
- Meets ICAO 9309
- SSL-secured payment
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| Delivery | File by email right after payment |
|---|---|
| Included | Photo + self-print sheet — free |
| Guarantee | Rejected? Refund or free redo |
| Standard | Meets ICAO 9309 |
| Payment | Secure (SSL) · Visa · Mastercard |
| Privacy | GDPR · photos deleted automatically |
A better photo is needed
- Good even lighting, no shadows
- Face straight, neutral expression, mouth closed
- Plain light background
- Camera at eye level, not too close
A document photo is a headache of its own
A Albania Work permit photo has strict requirements, and a mistake costs time and money. We’ll show you how to pass on the first try.
It gets rejected
Wrong size, background or cropping — and the system returns the application.
Expensive and slow
A trip to a photo studio means a queue, time and €7–12 for a reshoot.
Confusing requirements
Exact size, head height, light background, facial expression — easy to get wrong.
Redo it all over
Rejected — take another photo, pay and submit again. Round and round.
«PhotoID24 does it all for you: upload an ordinary photo — get a ready file exactly matching the official requirements.»
A ready photo in three steps
A compliant Albania Work permit photo in a couple of minutes: upload a selfie and we professionally fit the 36 × 47 mm size, background and margins to the official requirements.
Upload a photo
Camera or gallery.
We prepare it
White background, the exact size and resolution for your document.
Download and submit
Pay and get the ready file by email — for 5,99 €. Free re-edits until your document is accepted.
Ordinary photo → ready for submission
We remove the background and clutter, set the framing and lighting — keeping your face without «beautifying».
Your face stays yours — we do not change features, only the background, lighting and framing.
Your Work permit photo: what matters
When applying for a work permit in Albania, your photo must meet the national biometric standard precisely: 36×47 mm (425×555 px), white background, neutral expression. A photo that deviates from these dimensions or background colour is one of the most common reasons applications are delayed or returned at the migration authority office. Our service prepares your photo to the exact official specification automatically — you see a free watermarked preview before any payment, and if the photo is ever rejected, we redo it or refund you in full.
Albania has largely unified its work authorisation with the leje unike (unified residence-and-work permit), processed through the national migration authority and the e-Albania digital platform. This means the same strict national biometric standard applies whether you are submitting a fresh work permit or renewing combined residency. Because the application is applicant-supplied — you bring or upload your own photo — it is entirely your responsibility to meet the specification. There is no on-site photographer at migration offices, and borderline photos are rejected rather than accepted provisionally. Getting the format right before you arrive saves a wasted trip and a resubmission queue.
- Size: 36×47 mm (digital equivalent: 425×555 px)
- Background: plain white (#FFFFFF) — no off-white, cream, or light grey
- Face height: must fill 68–77% of the total frame height
- Expression: neutral, mouth closed, eyes open and looking directly at the camera
- Glasses: not permitted under any circumstances
- Head coverings: religious headwear only (must not obscure the face or hairline)
- Recency: taken within the last 6 months
- Printed quality: sharp focus, even lighting, no shadows on face or background
- Common reasons photos are rejected in Albania:
- Off-white or grey background: Albania's standard requires pure white (#FFFFFF). Slightly warm or grey backgrounds — common in studio photography — are routinely refused.
- Face too small in the frame: The 68–77% face-height rule is strictly checked. A photo where the head does not fill at least two-thirds of the frame height will be returned.
- Glasses worn: Any glasses, including clear or thin-framed ones, are not accepted — even if glare is absent. Remove them before photographing.
- Photo older than 6 months: The leje unike process checks document dates; an older photo flags an immediate rejection at submission.
To get your compliant Albania work permit photo, upload any clear, well-lit picture of yourself. Your photo is automatically cropped and adjusted to the exact 36×47 mm official standard — correct dimensions, pure white background, and the required face proportion. You receive a free watermarked preview to inspect before purchasing the final file. If the photo is rejected by the migration authority for any reason related to our preparation, we will redo it at no charge or issue a full refund. You pay only for a photo you are confident will be accepted.
How we make your Work permit photo meet the official standard — Albania, 36 × 47 mm
Every photo is prepared against the official requirements for your document — not a generic template. Here is what that means in practice:
- 1We crop and size your photo to the exact millimetre and pixel dimensions the authority requires.
- 2We check the background, head position, gaze and lighting, and flag glasses or head coverings that are not allowed.
- 3We match the rules to the specific document and country, against the exact format requirements.
- 4If anything does not meet the standard, you get a free re-do or your money back.
What an accepted Work permit photo looks like
Albania · 36 × 47 mm. Tap any requirement to see what it means on a real photo.
- Size
- 36 × 47 mm · 425 × 555 px
- Background
- White plain
- Head in frame
- 68–77%
- Glasses
- Not allowed
- Facial expression
- Neutral, mouth closed
- Headwear
- Only for religious reasons
- File
- JPG · ≤ 250 KB
Print size is 36 × 47 mm and the digital file is 425 × 555 px.
Requirements verified: 08.2026
A digital photo is normal, and it gets accepted — Albania, 36 × 47 mm
You do not need a trip to a studio. Authorities accept any Work permit photo that meets the official requirements — what matters is the standard, not where the photo was made. We match that standard exactly.
The standard is what counts
Officials check your photo against the rules — size, background, head position and lighting — not where you took it.
Part of official processes
Many passport, visa and ID services let you upload a digital photo or submit a print — both are fine when they meet the spec.
Same result as a studio
We prepare your file to the exact official measurements, so it is accepted just like a professional studio photo.
And you are covered
If a photo is ever rejected for not meeting the requirements, we redo it for free or refund you.
How to take a good photo
The most common reasons a Albania Work permit photo gets rejected — and how to avoid them. Compare good and bad shots.
1Format and freshness
A color photo taken no more than 6 months ago.
2Lighting and background
Even light with no shadows on the face; a plain light background, without glare.
3Head position
Face head-on, head centered, no tilt or turn.
4Facial expression
Neutral, mouth closed, eyes open and looking at the camera.
5Glasses and accessories
No glasses (especially sunglasses); eyes fully visible, without glare.
6Headwear
Only for religious reasons and not covering the face — the face fully visible.
7Clothing
Ordinary everyday clothes; no uniforms or face-covering clothing.
What those who already got their photo say
Real stories from people who submitted documents with a photo from our service.
Took a selfie on my phone and a minute later had a proper passport photo. Accepted with no problems.
I was worried about the size and background, but it came out exactly right. Saved me a trip to the studio.
Simple and fast. The free preview let me check everything before paying.
Did it at home in the evening. Looked professional, no issues at the office.
Honestly easier than I expected. Uploaded a photo, downloaded the correct one. Done.
Great for the kids — no need to drag them to a studio. The background came out clean and even.
Three ways to get a Work permit photo
A professional online service, a local photo studio, or editing it yourself — here is how they compare.
| What matters | PhotoID24 | Photo studio | Editing it yourself |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meets the official standard | Yes | Yes | No |
| Tuned to this exact document | Yes | Depends | No |
| Free re-do if something is off | Yes | No | Depends |
| Done from home, no trip | Yes | No | Yes |
| Ready in minutes | Yes | Depends | Depends |
| Clear, affordable price | Yes | No | Yes |
Albania Work permit photo price
No extra plans. Pay only if the result works for you — preview is free.
- Exact size and background for your document standard
- High resolution — for online submission and printing
- Free re-edits until your document is accepted
- Link by email, securely stored for 7 days
Money back if the photo is rejected
A print-ready sheet is included — print it yourself at any photo kiosk or online service (Walmart, CVS, CEWE, Boots, Rossmann, etc.). Listed services are not affiliated with us. Want ready prints delivered? Add them at checkout. Where to print a document photo →
- Meets ICAO 9309
- SSL-secured payment
- GDPR · photo auto-deleted
- Refund if photo rejected
- Visa · Mastercard
Guarantee for your Albania Work permit photo
We are confident in the result. If the photo is still rejected — send us a screenshot and we will refund your payment within 48 hours. No arguments.
- Refund within 48 hours
- Only a screenshot of the rejection is needed
- Money back to your card
Common questions about Albania Work permit photos
What size does an Albania work permit photo need to be?
Does Albania require a white background for work permit photos?
What is the leje unike and does it use the same photo standard?
Can I wear glasses in my Albania work permit photo?
When do I pay, and what if the photo is rejected?
How recent does my work permit photo need to be?
Your photo is protected
A photo is personal data, so we handle it carefully and in line with GDPR. We process it only to prepare the document and delete it within clear deadlines.
- Only with consentWe process the photo only after your explicit consent before upload.
- Auto-deletionWe delete the source photo within a day, the ready file after 7 days.
- No sharing with third partiesYour photos are not sold or used to train any third-party systems.
- Deletion on requestYou can ask to delete your data at any time — with a single request.
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