Myanmar Passport Photo — Exact Size, Background & Requirements

A Myanmar passport photo that passes on first submission must meet the specifications published by the Ministry of Immigration and Population. The requirements are precise: a 35×45 mm print (or a digital file at 600 dpi, approximately 827×1063 px), taken against a plain white or very light background, with a neutral expression and no obstructions on the face or head. Getting every detail right — from the exact head height to the background shade — is what separates an accepted photo from a rejected one.

One detail that trips up many applicants is the head measurement requirement. Myanmar's standard specifies that the head (from chin to the top of the hair) must measure between 32 mm and 36 mm within the 45 mm frame height. That translates to the face filling roughly 71–80% of the total frame — noticeably larger than in some Western passport photos. Additionally, Myanmar authorities require you to submit two identical printed copies of the photo, and each photo must have been taken within the last six months. An older photo, even a technically perfect one, will be refused. Digital submissions must be at 600 dpi to match the printed resolution standard.

• Size: 35×45 mm (print) / 827×1063 px at 600 dpi (digital)
• Background: Plain white or very light — no patterns, shadows, or coloured walls
• Head height: 32–36 mm within the frame (face fills 71–80% of frame height)
• Expression: Neutral, mouth closed, both eyes fully open and clearly visible
• Glasses: Not permitted under any circumstances
• Headwear: Prohibited except for recognised religious reasons; must not obscure the face or hairline
• Recency: Photo must have been taken within the past six months
• Copies required: Two identical prints when submitting in person

• Common reasons Myanmar passport photos are rejected:
• Head too small or too large — falling outside the 32–36 mm chin-to-crown window is one of the most frequent failures
• Off-white or cream background — Myanmar's standard calls for white, and a warm or grey background tone is routinely refused
• Glasses left on — any eyewear, including thin frames or lightly tinted lenses, is not accepted
• Photo older than six months — even a technically flawless image will be rejected if it predates the six-month cutoff

Upload a clear, front-facing photo and the service automatically crops it to exactly 35×45 mm, positions your face within the required 32–36 mm head-height zone, and sets the background to the correct white — all to the Ministry of Immigration and Population's published standard. Before you pay anything, you receive a free watermarked preview so you can confirm the result looks right. If the final file is ever rejected by the issuing authority, we will redo the photo at no charge or issue a full refund. You pay only for the finished, compliant file.