Algeria Passport Photo Maker
An Algerian biometric passport photo must measure exactly 35 × 45 mm on a plain white background, with the head 34–36 mm from chin to crown.
Many applications registered through the Ministry of Interior portal stall for small reasons: a shadow behind the head, a faint smile, glare on glasses, or a face that fills too little of the frame. Because the biometric system reads facial landmarks automatically, even a slight head tilt or uneven light can trigger a rejection and a second appointment at the daira or consulate. This page explains every rule and turns an ordinary selfie into a compliant photo.
Algeria Passport Photo Size (Quick Answer)
The Algeria passport photo size is 35 mm × 45 mm (3.5 × 4.5 cm) on a plain white background, with the head 34–36 mm from chin to crown. At 300 DPI that equals 413 × 531 pixels. Bring four identical prints taken within the last 6 months.
| Requirement | Value |
|---|---|
| Photo size | 35 × 45 mm (3.5 × 4.5 cm / 1.38 × 1.77 in) |
| Pixels @ 300 DPI | 413 × 531 px |
| Pixels @ 600 DPI | 826 × 1062 px |
| Aspect ratio | 7 : 9 portrait |
| Background | Plain white, evenly lit |
| Head height | 34 – 36 mm (about 76–80% of frame height) |
| Eye line | Approximately 30 – 36 mm from the bottom edge |
| Expression | Neutral, mouth closed, both eyes open |
| Age of photo | Within the last 6 months |
| Copies required | Four identical colour prints |
| Issuing authority | Ministry of Interior, Local Authorities and Territorial Planning |
Why Upload Your Photo Here Instead of Editing It Yourself
Cropping a photo by hand to Algerian specifications is fiddly, and one wrong measurement means the whole file is rejected. Uploading here hands the technical work to the tool so you can focus on getting approved.
Automatic crop
The photo is cut to an exact 35 × 45 mm frame with no manual measuring.
Biometric framing
Your head is positioned and sized to match the facial-landmark rules the reader checks.
Correct dimensions
Width, height and head height stay within Algerian tolerances every time.
Correct background
Any busy or shadowed backdrop is replaced with the required clean white.
Printable photo sheet
Download a multi-copy sheet so you can print the four prints your appointment needs.
No Photoshop required
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Algeria Passport Photo Visual Reference
The Algerian standard uses the same 35 × 45 mm frame as the UK, the Schengen area and Australia. The diagram below marks the frame proportions and where the head must sit inside it.
Algeria Passport Photo Requirements
These are the specifications used for the Algerian biometric passport. Match every row before you submit, whether you apply at home in Algeria or through a consulate abroad. Each rule links to the detailed standard in our passport photo rules library.
| Specification | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Photo Size | 35 × 45 mm (3.5 × 4.5 cm) |
| Width | 35 mm (413 px @ 300 DPI) |
| Height | 45 mm (531 px @ 300 DPI) |
| Aspect Ratio | 7 : 9 portrait |
| Background | Plain white, evenly lit, no shadows or texture — see background colour rules |
| Lighting | Soft and even, no shadow behind the head or under the chin — see shadow rules |
| Head Size | Roughly 34–36 mm from chin to crown, about 76–80% of the photo height — see head size rules |
| Face Coverage | Face centred and squared to the camera — see face size requirements |
| Eye Position | Approximately 30–36 mm up from the bottom edge, both eyes open — see eyes requirements |
| Hair | Must not cover the eyes or obscure the outline of the face — see hair rules |
| Ears | Not mandatory, but the sides of the face must be clearly visible — see ears visibility rules |
| Head Coverings | Religious head coverings accepted with the full face visible — see head covering rules |
| Resolution | Minimum 300 DPI; 600 DPI recommended for printing |
| File Format | Colour JPEG, 24-bit, sRGB (PNG or WebP also accepted by the tool) |
| Copies Required | Four recent, identical colour prints |
| Glasses Rules | Best removed; if worn, no glare and eyes fully visible; tinted lenses not allowed — see glasses rules |
| Expression Rules | Neutral face, mouth closed, both eyes open, looking straight ahead — see smile rules |
| Photo Age | Taken within the last 6 months |
| Digital Submission | High-resolution colour JPEG registered via the Ministry of Interior portal; printed copies presented at the daira, APC or consulate |
Algeria Passport Photo Size in Pixels
The 35 × 45 mm frame converts to a fixed pixel count once you choose a resolution. Because the physical print is small, resolution matters more here than on larger formats — a low-DPI file looks acceptable on screen and prints visibly soft at 35 mm wide.
| Resolution | Pixel width | Pixel height | Suitable for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72 DPI | 99 px | 127 px | Screen only — not acceptable |
| 150 DPI | 207 px | 266 px | Below the biometric minimum |
| 300 DPI | 413 px | 531 px | Standard for printing and enrolment |
| 600 DPI | 826 px | 1062 px | Recommended for sharpest prints |
Upscaling a small image to reach 413 × 531 does not work: interpolation invents pixels rather than detail, and the result is soft around the eyes and hairline. Shoot at full camera resolution and crop down instead. Sharpness and compression standards are covered in passport photo resolution rules, and the crop mechanics in the crop guide.
Our maker exports a 413 × 531 pixel file plus a print sheet automatically. Upload a photo to generate both.
Passport Authority Overview
Algerian passports are issued by the Ministry of Interior, Local Authorities and Territorial Planning (Ministère de l'Intérieur, des Collectivités locales et de l'Aménagement du Territoire). Inside the country, most citizens complete the process at their local daira or the communal office (APC), while Algerians living overseas apply through their nearest embassy or consulate.
The Ministry runs the official portal at passeport.interieur.gov.dz, where you download the application form, book an appointment and register your biometric details. The biometric passport itself is valid for ten years for adults and five years for minors under nineteen. Because enrolment captures your photo digitally alongside fingerprints, the picture you bring has to meet the standard cleanly — there is no informal touch-up at the counter.
Algerian Passport Application Process
The steps are broadly the same at home and abroad, though consulates sometimes vary the paperwork slightly:
- Complete the biometric passport form from the Ministry of Interior passport portal and book your appointment.
- Prepare four recent, identical colour photos on a white background at 35 × 45 mm.
- Gather your secured birth certificate (the S12), national ID card and, where requested, a blood type card.
- Pay the applicable fee and keep the receipt.
- Attend your appointment for fingerprint and photo enrolment, then collect the passport once it is ready.
Having your photos correct before the appointment is the single easiest way to avoid being turned away and rebooked.
Algeria-Specific Photo Rules
Beyond the basic size, a few points matter most for Algerian applicants:
Head coverings
A hijab or other head covering worn for religious reasons is accepted, provided your full face is visible from the bottom of the chin to the top of the forehead, with both sides of the face clear and no shadow falling across it. Pin the fabric back from the jawline so the outline of the face reads cleanly. The head covering rules page covers how different authorities interpret this.
Lighting and skin tone
Use soft, even light so your natural skin tone is reproduced accurately. Harsh flash that washes out the face or heavy shadow under the chin will both cause problems with the biometric read. See the shadow rules for lighting setups that avoid this.
Consular differences
The domestic standard is 35 × 45 mm, but some Algerian consulates abroad request a 2 × 2 inch (51 × 51 mm) photo for their files. If you are applying outside Algeria, confirm the size with your consulate before printing. The 2x2 photo size page covers that alternative format if your post asks for it.
Visa photos are a separate specification
If you need a photo for an Algerian visa rather than a passport, the requirements are published separately. See our Algeria visa photo requirements guide.
National Biometric Standards
The Algerian biometric passport follows internationally aligned facial-image guidance set out in ICAO Doc 9303. In practice that means the photo must be sharp and in focus, correctly exposed, and free of red-eye or reflections. Your face should be centred and squared to the camera, with a neutral expression and eyes open and clearly visible.
The image is stored in the passport chip, so anything that hides or distorts your features works against you: no filters that smooth or reshape the face, no heavy makeup that changes your appearance, and no digital editing beyond cropping and background cleanup. The goal is a faithful, current likeness that a machine and an officer can both match to you.
Child Passport Photo Requirements
Children need their own biometric passport, and the same 35 × 45 mm size, white background and head-height band apply. There is no smaller format and no reduced head height for infants. The practical challenge is meeting the neutral-expression and open-eyes rules with a young child.
Same size, same framing
35 × 45 mm frame with the head 34–36 mm chin to crown. No age exemption applies to dimensions.
Child alone in the frame
No hands, arms, toys, dummy or other people may appear. For babies, lay the child on a plain white sheet and shoot from directly above.
Looking toward the camera
The face must be unobscured and directed at the lens, with the eyes open where achievable.
No shadow behind the head
Soft indirect daylight from the side of the room, never overhead from one side, which creates the background shadow that fails the check.
Hair off the face
Hair must not fall across the eyes or obscure the outline of the face.
Recent photo
The six-month rule matters more for children, whose appearance changes quickly. A photo that no longer resembles the child is refused.
Our tool crops and centres the result to the correct frame so you do not have to measure a wriggling toddler by hand. For positioning, lighting and timing technique with a baby, see the baby passport photo at home guide. The eyes requirements page covers the check that fails most often on child photos.
Passport Renewal Photo Rules
Renewing an Algerian passport requires a fresh set of photos, not copies of the ones used previously. Even if you still resemble your old picture, the biometric enrolment expects a current image taken within the last six months.
Renewals are booked through the same Ministry portal, and you will again bring four matching prints to enrolment. If your appearance has changed since your last passport — for instance you have grown or removed a beard, or changed how you wear a head covering — make sure the new photo reflects how you look today.
Digital Passport Submission Rules
The online pre-enrolment through the Ministry portal registers your application and appointment. The definitive photo capture happens at the enrolment desk, so the digital file you keep should be a high-resolution colour JPEG that matches your printed copies exactly.
When you download from the maker you get both a print-ready 35 × 45 mm file and a clean single image you can store. Keep the resolution at 300 DPI or higher, avoid compressing the file down to a blurry thumbnail, and make sure the version you print is identical to the version you keep on file. If your phone saves images as HEIC, convert them first with the HEIC to JPEG guide. General portal rules across countries are covered in the digital passport photo requirements guide.
Can I Take My Algeria Passport Photo at Home?
Yes. A modern phone is more than capable of producing a compliant Algerian passport photo if you control a few basics before you upload.
Phone camera
Use the rear camera rather than the selfie camera, since the front lens distorts facial proportions. Shoot at full resolution and keep the phone steady, ideally propped up rather than held at arm's length. Switch off portrait mode, background blur and any beautification, because these alter facial geometry and are detected.
Lighting
Face a window or a soft light source so your face is evenly lit. Avoid overhead lighting that casts shadows under the eyes and nose.
Background and distance
Stand about half a metre in front of a plain white wall, with enough gap that no shadow lands on it. Keep your shoulders square and look straight into the lens with a neutral expression.
Printing Your Algeria Passport Photo
Because appointments ask for four identical prints, printing is part of the specification rather than an afterthought. Ordinary office paper fades and will not pass at the counter.
| Print resolution | 300 DPI minimum, 600 DPI recommended — disable fit-to-page and auto-scaling, which change the physical size |
|---|---|
| Paper | Glossy or matte photo paper, 200–250 gsm. Plain copier paper is refused |
| Copies per 4 × 6 in sheet | Six 35 × 45 mm photos with cutting margins — covers the four required with spares |
| Copies per A4 sheet | Around twenty 35 × 45 mm photos |
| Cutting | Guillotine or steel rule for square edges. Do not cut inside the printed border |
| Colour management | sRGB. Turn off printer auto-enhance, skin smoothing and colour correction |
| Handling | Let ink dry fully. Do not staple, fold or glue the photo face. Keep all four prints identical |
Printer settings, paper choice and cutting technique are covered in full in the print passport photo at home guide, and multi-copy sheet layout in the print sheet guide.
Need the four prints? Upload your photo and download a print-ready sheet with cutting guides.
Algeria vs Neighbouring Countries
Algeria shares the 35 × 45 mm format with much of North Africa and Europe, which is why the same photo often works across the region. Confirm the background shade and head height before reusing a print.
| Country | Photo size | Background | Head height |
|---|---|---|---|
| Algeria | 35 × 45 mm | Plain white | 34–36 mm |
| Morocco | 35 × 45 mm | Plain white | 32–36 mm |
| Tunisia | 35 × 45 mm | Plain white | 32–36 mm |
| Egypt | 40 × 60 mm | Plain white | Varies |
| France | 35 × 45 mm | Light grey | 32–36 mm |
| Spain | 35 × 45 mm | Plain white | 32–36 mm |
| Italy | 35 × 45 mm | White / light grey | 32–36 mm |
Every national standard is indexed in the passport photo requirements by country hub.
Algeria vs US Passport Photo
Algerian and American photos are not interchangeable. The size and shape differ the most, so never reuse a US photo for an Algerian application.
| Feature | Algeria | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 35 × 45 mm (portrait rectangle) | 2 × 2 in / 51 × 51 mm (square) |
| Pixels @ 300 DPI | 413 × 531 px | 600 × 600 px |
| Head Size | About 34–36 mm, chin to crown | About 25–35 mm (1 to 1⅜ in) |
| Background | Plain white | Plain white to off-white |
| Expression | Neutral, mouth closed | Neutral; a natural smile is tolerated |
| Submission Format | Four printed copies at enrolment plus portal registration | 2 × 2 print, or digital upload for online applications |
| Key Difference | Rectangular, smaller frame | Square, larger frame |
The US format is covered in full on the US passport photo page.
How to Create Your Photo With the Algeria Passport Photo Maker
From upload to download takes about a minute:
- Upload Choose a clear, front-facing photo taken in good light using the widget at the top of this page.
- Crop The tool auto-frames your face to the 35 × 45 mm Algerian template with the correct head height.
- Background Any distracting or shadowed backdrop is replaced with the required clean white.
- Verify A compliance check flags issues such as tilt, poor lighting or an off expression before you commit.
- Download Save a print-ready single photo at 413 × 531 pixels plus a multi-copy sheet for your appointment.
Common Reasons Algerian Passport Photos Get Rejected
Most refusals at the daira, APC or consulate come down to a short list of avoidable mistakes. The full cross-country breakdown is in passport photo rejection reasons.
- Photo not sized to 35 × 45 mm
- Background not white, or tinted and patterned — see background rules
- Head too large and cropped at the top
- Head too small in the frame — see head size rules
- Eye line too low or too high in the frame — see eyes requirements
- Shadows on the face or behind the head — see shadow rules
- Glare or reflection on glasses — see glasses rules
- Hair falling across the eyes or face outline — see hair rules
- Smiling or an open mouth
- Photo older than six months
- Poor or uneven lighting
- Filters, portrait blur or editing that alter your features
- Low resolution or a blurry, pixelated print
- Printed on plain office paper instead of photo paper
- The four prints are not identical or come from different sessions
- Head covering that hides part of the face — see head covering rules
Compliance Notice
Requirements may change over time. Always verify the current rules with the official passport authority, the Ministry of Interior, Local Authorities and Territorial Planning, via passeport.interieur.gov.dz or your consulate. Passport Photo Maker helps you create a compliant photo, but final approval always rests with the issuing authority.
Frequently Asked Questions
Size & Specification
AlgeriaWhat is the official Algerian passport photo size?
The standard biometric size is 35 mm wide by 45 mm tall on a plain white background, which equals 413 × 531 pixels at 300 DPI with a 7:9 portrait ratio. Note that some Algerian consulates abroad ask for a 2 × 2 inch (51 × 51 mm) photo, so confirm the size with your local consulate before printing.
AlgeriaWhat is the Algerian passport photo size in pixels?
A 35 × 45 mm photo equals 413 × 531 pixels at 300 DPI and 826 × 1062 pixels at 600 DPI. Keep the file at 300 DPI or higher, because a lower resolution prints pixelated at this small physical size and will be refused at enrolment.
AlgeriaHow large should the head be in an Algerian passport photo?
The head must measure roughly 34 to 36 mm from the bottom of the chin to the crown, which fills about 76 to 80 percent of the 45 mm frame height. The eye line should sit around 30 to 36 mm up from the bottom edge, and the face must be centred and squared to the camera.
AlgeriaHow many photos do I need for an Algerian biometric passport?
Applicants are usually asked to bring four recent, identical colour photos with a white background. Our maker lets you print a full sheet so you have several matching copies for your appointment.
Appearance & Compliance
What background colour is required for a passport photo?
A plain, evenly lit white background is required. There should be no shadows, patterns, furniture or other people visible behind you. Stand about half a metre clear of the wall so no shadow falls on it.
AlgeriaCan I wear a hijab or head covering in my Algerian passport photo?
Yes. Head coverings worn for religious reasons are accepted as long as your full face is visible from the bottom of the chin to the top of the forehead, with no shadows across the face and both edges of the face clearly shown.
Can I wear glasses in my passport photo?
Glasses are best removed. If you must keep them, the frames cannot cover your eyes and there must be no glare or reflection on the lenses. Tinted or dark lenses are never accepted.
Can I smile in my passport photo?
No. You need a neutral expression with your mouth closed and both eyes open, looking straight into the camera. A smile or raised eyebrows can cause the photo to be rejected by the automated facial-landmark check.
How recent does a passport photo need to be?
Your photo should be taken within the last six months and reflect your current appearance. If your look has changed noticeably, for example new facial hair or a very different hairstyle, use a fresh photo rather than an older one.
Children, Printing & Authority
AlgeriaWhat are the photo rules for an Algerian child passport?
The same 35 × 45 mm size, white background and head-height band apply to children, with no age exemption. The child must be alone in the frame with no supporting hands, toys, dummy or other people visible, and no shadow behind the head. For babies, lay the child on a plain white sheet and photograph from directly above. See the child passport photo requirements section.
AlgeriaHow do I print an Algerian passport photo at home?
Print at 300 DPI or higher on glossy or matte photo paper. Ordinary office paper fades and is refused at the counter. A 4 × 6 inch sheet holds six 35 × 45 mm copies and an A4 sheet holds around twenty, which covers the four prints most appointments require. Cut with a guillotine for square edges.
AlgeriaWhich authority sets Algerian passport photo rules?
The Ministry of Interior, Local Authorities and Territorial Planning issues the Algerian biometric passport. Applications and appointments are managed through the official portal passeport.interieur.gov.dz, and photos are checked at the daira, APC or consulate.
Official Sources & References
- Ministry of Interior, Local Authorities and Territorial Planning — biometric passport portal: passeport.interieur.gov.dz
- Ministry of Interior, Local Authorities and Territorial Planning — official site: interieur.gov.dz
- Local daira and communal office (APC) enrolment desks — photo verification at appointment
- Algerian embassies and consulates — overseas application guidance and local photo size confirmation
- ICAO Doc 9303 — Machine Readable Travel Documents biometric photograph standard: icao.int
Related Algeria Passport Photo Guides
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