Azerbaijan Residence Card Photo (30x40 mm)
Prepare a fully compliant 30x40 mm photo for your Azerbaijani residence permit card from the State Migration Service, built to the exact national standard and ready to submit.
- 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 Azerbaijan Residence card 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 Azerbaijan Residence card photo in a couple of minutes: upload a selfie and we professionally fit the 30 × 40 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 Residence card photo: what matters
Getting your Azerbaijan residence card photo right the first time saves a return trip to the State Migration Service (Dövlət Miqrasiya Xidməti). The residence permit card follows Azerbaijan's national 3x4 cm photo standard: a true-to-life portrait on a plain white background with a neutral, closed-mouth expression. Get a print-ready file that matches the official measurements exactly, so the clerk has no reason to send you back.
One detail trips up most applicants: Azerbaijan uses the European 3x4 centimetre format, not the 35x45 mm passport size common elsewhere, and not the 2x2 inch square used for US-style documents. When you apply for or renew your residence permit (icazə vəsiqəsi), you typically hand over printed 3x4 photos together with your application paperwork, so the dimensions must be precise to the millimetre. A photo cropped to the wrong ratio is the single most common reason migration officers refuse a file, even when the face itself is perfect.
The exact specification:
- Size: 30x40 mm (354x472 px at print resolution)
- Background: pure white (#FFFFFF), evenly lit, no shadows
- Face height: the head fills 70-82% of the frame
- Expression: neutral, mouth closed, eyes open and looking at the camera
- Glasses: allowed only if the eyes are fully visible with no glare or tint
- Headwear: not permitted, except for daily religious head covering that leaves the full face visible
- Recency: taken within the last 6 months and resembling your current appearance
Common reasons photos are rejected in Azerbaijan:
- Wrong dimensions — a 35x45 mm or square crop instead of the national 3x4 cm format
- Off-white or grey background, or visible shadows from a wall or home lighting
- Smiling, an open mouth, or tinted/reflective glasses hiding the eyes
- Head too small or too large in the frame, breaking the 70-82% rule
You do not need a studio. Upload a normal, well-lit photo and it is automatically cropped to the exact 3x4 cm State Migration Service standard — correct dimensions, white background and head position handled for you. You see a free watermarked preview before paying anything. And every order is backed by an acceptance guarantee: if your residence card photo is ever refused, we redo it free or refund you. Pay only for the final file, and only once it looks right.
How we make your Residence card photo meet the official standard — Azerbaijan, 30 × 40 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, citing the official source of those requirements.
- 4If anything does not meet the standard, you get a free re-do or your money back.
What an accepted Residence card photo looks like
Azerbaijan · 30 × 40 mm. Tap any requirement to see what it means on a real photo.
- Size
- 30 × 40 mm · 354 × 472 px
- Background
- White plain
- Head in frame
- 70–82%
- Glasses
- Allowed
- Facial expression
- Neutral, mouth closed
- Headwear
- Only for religious reasons
- File
- JPG · ≤ 500 KB
Print size is 30 × 40 mm and the digital file is 354 × 472 px.
Official requirements source: mfa.gov.az
Requirements verified: 08.2026
A digital photo is normal, and it gets accepted — Azerbaijan, 30 × 40 mm
You do not need a trip to a studio. Authorities accept any Residence card 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 Azerbaijan Residence card 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 Residence card 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 |
Azerbaijan Residence card 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 Azerbaijan Residence card 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 Azerbaijan Residence card photos
What photo size is required for an Azerbaijani residence card?
What background colour does the State Migration Service require?
Can I wear glasses in my residence permit photo?
Is headwear allowed?
How recent must the photo be?
When do I actually pay?
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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