Syria Residence Card Photo — Exact 2×2 Inch Standard

A Syrian residence card requires a colour photograph measuring exactly 51×51 mm (2×2 inches) — equivalent to 1205×1205 pixels — placed on a pure white background. Meeting this standard precisely is the single most reliable way to prevent delays at the issuing authority when submitting your residency application.

One detail that catches many applicants off guard: comprehensive, consolidated guidance on Syrian residence-permit photography for foreigners is rarely available online. The 51×51 mm (2×2 inch) dimension aligns Syria with the widely used international square format, yet the requirement for a strictly white background (#FFFFFF) is frequently overlooked. Applicants who submit photos with off-white, cream, or light-grey backgrounds — a common result of standard smartphone camera apps — face rejection. Because official documentation for foreign residents is sparse and often accessible only through in-country channels, preparing your photo correctly before you arrive at the office carries real practical value. There is no margin for guesswork on background colour or face framing when the process for obtaining clarification is itself difficult.

• Size: 51×51 mm (2×2 inches), 1205×1205 pixels recommended
• Background: pure white (#FFFFFF) — off-white, cream, beige, and grey tones are not accepted
• Face coverage: your face must fill between 50% and 69% of the total photo height
• Expression: neutral and relaxed, mouth closed, eyes fully open, gaze directed straight at the camera
• Glasses: not permitted — prescription lenses, sunglasses, and tinted lenses are all prohibited
• Headwear: permitted only for documented religious reasons; the full face must remain completely unobstructed
• Recency: photo must have been taken within the last 6 months and reflect your current appearance
• Colour: full-colour photograph only — black-and-white images are not accepted

Common reasons photos are rejected in Syria

• Background is not strictly white — cream, beige, and light-grey are the most frequent errors and among the leading causes of rejection
• Incorrect face-to-frame ratio — a face filling less than 50% or more than 69% of the photo height falls outside the accepted range
• Glasses present in the photo — even thin transparent frames or lightly tinted lenses are not permitted under Syrian requirements
• Photo is outdated or appearance has changed — images older than six months, or those that no longer match the applicant's current look, are routinely refused

Upload a clear, front-facing photo and it is automatically cropped, scaled, and placed on a pure white background — calibrated precisely to the 51×51 mm Syrian standard. Before you pay anything, you receive a free watermarked preview to review the result yourself. If the issuing office rejects the photo for any compliance reason, we redo it at no charge or issue a full refund. You pay only for a file you are confident will be accepted.