Iraq Work Permit Photo – 35×45 mm Official Standard

A photo for an Iraq work permit must meet the national standard set by the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs: 35×45 mm (827×1063 px), pure white background, and a neutral expression with the face filling 70–80 % of the frame height. Submitting a photo that matches this standard precisely is the single most effective way to avoid delays at the documentation office and get your permit processed on the first attempt.

Iraq's work permit for foreign nationals is closely linked to the residency application — both files are reviewed together by the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs, and both require the same photo format. This matters in practice because many applicants arrive with photos prepared to different regional norms: the 4×6 cm format common in several neighbouring countries is not accepted, and off-white or cream backgrounds — which look white to the eye but fail digital processing — are a leading cause of rejection at Iraqi documentation centres. Only a pure white background (#FFFFFF) is compliant.

• Size: 35×45 mm (827×1063 px at 600 dpi)
• Background: pure white (#FFFFFF) — grey, cream, and off-white shades are rejected
• Face height: 70–80 % of the total frame height
• Expression: neutral, mouth closed, eyes fully open and looking directly at the camera
• Glasses: not permitted — all frames, including thin or anti-reflective lenses
• Headwear: religious headwear only; the full face, hairline, and chin must remain clearly visible
• Recency: taken within the last 6 months

• Common reasons photos are rejected in Iraq:
• Background shadow — occurs when photos are taken against a painted wall without proper lighting; the shadow reads as grey rather than white
• Eyeglasses present — even thin wire frames or clear prescription lenses are refused by Ministry of Labour staff
• Face too small in the frame — standard portrait crops often place the face below the required 70 % threshold
• Wrong photo dimensions — 4×6 cm or passport-size prints from neighbouring countries do not match the Iraqi 35×45 mm requirement

Upload a normal photo and it is automatically prepared to the exact Iraqi Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs standard — correct size, white background, and face proportion — in seconds. You receive a free watermarked preview before any payment. If the photo is rejected by the Iraqi authorities, we redo it at no charge or issue a full refund. You pay only for the final, submission-ready file.