Mozambique Work Permit Photo — Exact 35×45 mm Standard

A successful Mozambique work permit application starts with a photo that meets the exact standard set by the Ministry of Labour (Ministério do Trabalho). The required format is a 35×45 mm passport-type print with a plain white background — the same specification used across the formal immigration chain in Mozambique. Submitting a non-compliant photo is one of the most common and entirely avoidable reasons for delays in the work authorisation process.

One important detail that catches many applicants off guard: the work permit (autorizacao de trabalho) is frequently processed alongside the DIRE residence permit. Both documents demand the same 35×45 mm white-background photo, so you will typically need multiple identical prints. Preparing them to a single consistent standard from the outset avoids having to reshoot at a local studio after arrival. The Ministry of Labour issues work authorisations for foreign nationals employed in Mozambique, and the photo requirements follow the standard passport-photo conventions applied across Mozambican government offices.

• Size: 35×45 mm (digital equivalent: 827×1063 px at 600 dpi)
• Background: plain white (#FFFFFF) — no patterns, shadows, or gradients
• Face coverage: face height must fill 71–80% of the total frame height
• Expression: neutral, relaxed — mouth closed, no smile
• Eyes: fully open and clearly visible, looking directly at the camera
• Glasses: permitted only if both eyes are fully visible with no glare, tinted lenses, or heavy frames obscuring the face
• Head covering: not permitted except for documented religious reasons
• Recency: photo must have been taken within the last six months

• Common reasons photos are rejected for a Mozambique work permit:
• Off-white or coloured background — cream, light grey, or pale blue backgrounds are refused; only pure white is accepted
• Face too small or too close to the frame edge — the 71–80% face-to-frame height ratio is strictly checked; a photo cropped for a smaller format (such as 25×35 mm) will be rejected outright
• Tinted or reflective glasses — even lightly tinted lenses cause rejection; if in doubt, remove glasses entirely
• Photo older than six months — Mozambican authorities pay attention to recency, particularly for multi-year work permit renewals where an outdated image is an easy reason to send the file back

To get your compliant photo, upload any clear, well-lit picture of yourself — your photo is automatically cropped and sized to the exact 35×45 mm Ministry of Labour standard, with the background corrected to pure white and the face centred to the required proportion. You receive a free watermarked preview before paying anything, so you can confirm it looks right. Only pay for the final print-ready or digital file. Every order is backed by an acceptance guarantee: if the photo is refused by the issuing authority, we redo it at no extra cost or issue a full refund — no arguments, no forms to fill in.