Syria Passport Photo — Exact Size, White Background

A Syrian passport photo that passes inspection must meet precise official requirements set by Syrian immigration authorities. The most commonly applied standard is 40×40 mm (945×945 pixels), color, on a plain white or off-white background, with the photo taken within the last six months. Getting every detail right on the first submission saves you time and avoids the frustration of reapplying at an embassy or consulate.

One important thing to know before you prepare your photo: Syrian passport photo dimensions vary depending on where you are applying. Syrian embassies inside Syria and in the Arab world most frequently request 40×40 mm, but some consulates — particularly in Western countries — list the US-standard 2×2 inches (51×51 mm), and a minority of sources cite 40×60 mm. Before you print, confirm the exact dimension with the specific consulate or embassy handling your application. Our service prepares the 40×40 mm version by default, which is the most widely accepted format, and can resize to 2×2 in on request.

• Size: 40×40 mm (945×945 px) — confirm with your issuing consulate if applying abroad
• Background: plain white (#FFFFFF) or very light off-white — no shadows, no patterns
• Face coverage: the head must fill 60–80% of the frame height
• Expression: neutral, relaxed — mouth firmly closed, no smiling
• Glasses: not permitted under any circumstances
• Head covering: allowed only for documented religious reasons; the full face must remain clearly visible
• Recency: taken within the last 6 months — current appearance required
• Focus and lighting: sharp focus, even lighting with no shadows across the face or background

• Common reasons Syrian passport photos are rejected:
• Wrong size submitted — applicants often use a 2×2 in (51×51 mm) photo when the consulate requires 40×40 mm, or vice versa
• Glasses worn in the photo — dark, tinted, or clear frames are all refused; this rule is strictly enforced
• Shadows on the face or a grey/cream background instead of a true white
• Head covering worn for non-religious reasons, or a religious head covering that partially obscures the face or hairline

Upload your normal photo and our service automatically crops and adjusts it to the exact 40×40 mm official standard — correct dimensions, proper white background, and the right face-to-frame ratio. You receive a free watermarked preview before any payment, so you can verify it looks right. We stand behind every result with an acceptance guarantee: if your photo is rejected by the issuing authority, we will redo it free of charge or refund you in full. You pay only for the final download file.