Russia Work Permit Photo — Exact 30×40 mm Standard
Get a compliant photo for a Russian work permit or patent that meets the official 30×40 mm specification — 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 Russia 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 Russia Work permit 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 Work permit photo: what matters
A photo submitted with a Russian work permit (разрешение на работу) or labour patent (трудовой патент) must conform to the official 30×40 mm format set by the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation. Getting the dimensions, background and face framing exactly right is the single most common reason applications are delayed at the migration centre — and this page gives you every requirement you need to arrive prepared.
One detail that surprises many applicants: the labour patent issued to foreign nationals is a plastic card, and the photo is physically affixed to it. This means the print quality and precise sizing are scrutinised in a way that purely digital documents are not. Migration officers check the matte finish, the white background and the sharpness of the face crop against the card frame before the patent is laminated. A centimetre out of place or a cream-tinted background can send the photo back on the spot.
- Size: 30×40 mm (709×945 px at 600 dpi), portrait orientation
- Background: plain white (#FFFFFF) — no shadows, gradients or coloured walls
- Face coverage: face must fill 70–80% of the frame height, centred, full-face frontal view
- Expression: neutral, mouth closed, eyes open and clearly visible
- Glasses: prescription glasses are permitted provided eyes are fully visible — no tinted lenses, no reflective glare on the lenses
- Headwear: only permitted for confirmed religious reasons; head must remain visible from hairline to chin
- Recency: photo must have been taken within the last six months
- Print finish: matte (not glossy) for the physical card copy
- Common reasons photos are rejected at Russian migration centres:
- Off-white or grey background — beige walls photographed at home are a frequent cause of rejection
- Photo dimensions are close but not exact — a 3.5×4.5 cm passport photo submitted instead of the required 3×4 cm is turned away routinely
- Glasses with visible glare or any tint, even very light, on the lenses
- Shadow cast across the background behind the head — common in selfies and phone-booth prints
To get your photo right without a studio visit, upload any clear, recent photo taken in good light against a plain wall. The service automatically crops it to the precise 30×40 mm specification, sets the white background and checks the face-frame ratio. Before paying anything you receive a watermarked preview — so you can confirm the photo looks correct. If the migration centre rejects the photo for any technical reason, it is redone at no charge or refunded in full. You pay only for the final file, delivered instantly for printing or digital submission.
How we make your Work permit photo meet the official standard — Russia, 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 Work permit photo looks like
Russia · 30 × 40 mm. Tap any requirement to see what it means on a real photo.
- Size
- 30 × 40 mm · 709 × 945 px
- Background
- White plain
- Head in frame
- 70–80%
- Glasses
- Allowed
- Facial expression
- Neutral, mouth closed
- Headwear
- Only for religious reasons
- File
- JPG · ≤ 2 MB
Print size is 30 × 40 mm and the digital file is 709 × 945 px.
Official requirements source: migrantvisa.ru
Requirements verified: 08.2026
A digital photo is normal, and it gets accepted — Russia, 30 × 40 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 Russia 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 |
Russia 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 Russia 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 Russia Work permit photos
What is the correct photo size for a Russian work permit?
Does the photo have to be printed on matte paper?
Can I wear glasses in a Russian work permit photo?
How recent does the photo need to be?
When do I pay, and what if the photo is rejected?
Can I take the photo at home rather than in a studio?
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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