Egypt requires the larger 40 × 60 mm (4 × 6 cm) format — not the European 35 × 45 mm — on a plain white background with the face filling 70–80% of the frame. Photos must be printed on quality photo paper and submitted identically. Full PENA / Ministry of Interior specification below.
Make an Egypt Passport Photo →Per the Passports, Immigration and Nationality Administration (PENA) under the Ministry of Interior, and the photo rules published by Egyptian embassies and consulates.
| Photo size | 40 × 60 mm portrait (4 × 6 cm) — larger than the ICAO 35 × 45 mm standard |
|---|---|
| Face height | 70 – 80% of the photo height — approximately 42–48 mm from chin to crown |
| Background | Plain white, uniformly lit — no patterns, colour casts or shadows behind the head |
| Resolution | High-resolution colour print on glossy or matte photo paper; ~472 × 709 px at 300 DPI |
| Head position | Full frontal face, head level and centered, both ears visible, no tilt or turn |
| Recency | Taken within the last 6 months |
| Glasses | Not allowed — prescription glasses, sunglasses and tinted lenses all prohibited |
| Expression | Neutral, mouth closed, both eyes open and looking at the camera — no smile |
| Quantity | Two to three identical prints, depending on the office |
| Head covering | Religious covering permitted for women; the full face from hairline to chin must stay visible |
The 4 × 6 cm size is uncommon outside Egypt — check that your printer or studio understands it before printing.
Stand 0.5–1 m from a plain white wall, facing a window. No shadow on the wall or under the chin.
Camera at eye level, head straight, ears visible, neutral expression with the mouth closed.
Upload to IDPhotoWork, select the Egyptian format and verify the face occupies 70–80% of the frame, then print identical copies.