Lithuania Passport Photo Requirements at a Glance
Every specification below is country-specific to Lithuania. Use it as a checklist before you submit.
| Requirement | Lithuania Standard |
|---|---|
| Photo size | 35 × 45 mm (final biometric size) |
| Width | 35 mm |
| Height | 45 mm |
| Background | Plain, light and uniform (white to very light grey), evenly lit, no shadows |
| Head size | Chin to top of head fills 70–80% of the height (roughly 31.5–36 mm) |
| Resolution | High resolution and sharp focus; 300 DPI or higher recommended for prints |
| File format | JPEG, PNG or WebP for digital; quality photo paper for printed copies |
| Glasses | Removed unless medically required; no glare, eyes fully visible |
| Expression | Neutral, mouth closed, both eyes open, looking straight at the camera |
| Photo age | Taken within the last 6 months |
| Digital submission | Via MIGRIS for eligible online applications; biometric capture is often completed at the Migration Office |
Who Issues Lithuanian Passports: The Migration Department
Passports and identity cards for citizens of the Republic of Lithuania are issued by the Migration Department under the Ministry of the Interior (Migracijos departamentas). Inside Lithuania, applications are handled at Migration Department customer service divisions, where biometric data and a compliant photo are usually captured on site. Abroad, Lithuanian embassies and consulates accept applications and typically require you to bring photos that match the same biometric standard.
Because the department reads your photo with facial-recognition checks, the rules on head size, lighting and expression are applied strictly. A picture that looks fine to the eye can still be flagged if the proportions or background fall outside the standard.
Lithuania's Biometric Photo Standard Explained
The Migration Department expects a photo that can be cut into a clean 35×45 mm rectangle where:
- Head proportion: the distance from the chin to the top of the head takes up 70–80% of the vertical size.
- Position: the face is centred and square to the camera, with the eye line parallel to the top edge.
- Expression: neutral, mouth closed, eyes open and clearly visible, including the pupils.
- Background: a single, light, uniform tone with natural skin colour and no shadows cast behind the head.
- Quality: sharp focus and correct exposure, with no white corners, ink marks, creases, stains or lines on printed copies.
The same 35×45 mm biometric portrait is used for the Lithuanian passport and the national ID card (asmens tapatybės kortelė), so a compliant image serves both documents.
Why Lithuanian Passport Photos Get Rejected
These are the issues that most often send Lithuanian applicants back to retake a photo:
Wrong dimensions
The crop is not a true 35×45 mm rectangle.
Coloured background
A tinted or patterned backdrop instead of a plain light tone.
Head too large
The face overflows past the 80% limit or is cropped at the crown.
Head too small
Standing too far back leaves the face under 70% of the height.
Shadows
Uneven light throws a shadow onto the face or behind the head.
Glasses glare
Reflections on the lenses hide the eyes.
Outdated photo
The image is older than six months and no longer resembles you.
Poor lighting
Over- or under-exposure distorts natural skin tone.
Over-editing
Filters, beauty smoothing or heavy retouching alter your features.
Photo Rules for Children's Lithuanian Passports
Children need their own passport in Lithuania, and the biometric photo follows the same 35×45 mm layout with the face filling 70–80% of the frame. In practice the rules are applied with common sense for very young children:
- The child should face the camera with a neutral expression and open eyes; no toys, dummies or other people in the frame.
- The background must stay plain and light, with no supporting hands or headrests visible.
- For infants, you can lay the baby on a plain light sheet and photograph from directly above.
- Some consulates ask for two identical photos for children under two years of age — check the office handling your application.
Upload the clearest front-facing shot you have and the maker will handle the crop and background for you.
Photo Requirements When Renewing a Lithuanian Passport
A renewal always needs a fresh photo — you cannot reuse the image from your expiring passport. Whether you renew inside Lithuania or through an embassy, the new photo must be taken within the last six months and meet the current 35×45 mm biometric standard.
If your appearance has changed noticeably (weight, facial hair, or a child who has grown), the department expects an up-to-date picture that clearly matches how you look today.
Submitting Your Photo: Migration Office and MIGRIS
Lithuania runs its applications through the Lithuanian Migration Information System (MIGRIS). Where an online application is available, you may be asked to provide a digital photo that meets the biometric specification, while final biometric data and fingerprints are captured when you attend in person.
At a Migration Department office, staff often take the photo on the spot. When you supply your own image — common for applications made abroad — a digital file or printed copies must match the 35×45 mm standard exactly. Our maker gives you both a web-ready file and a print layout so you are covered either way.
Can I Take My Lithuania Passport Photo at Home?
Yes. You can shoot a compliant Lithuanian passport photo at home with a phone, as long as you get the basics right and let the maker finish the framing and background.
- Phone camera: use the rear camera for sharpness and shoot at eye level, not from above or below.
- Lighting: face a window or use soft, even light so both sides of the face are lit and no shadow lands behind you.
- Background: stand about half a metre in front of a plain, light wall to keep the backdrop clean.
- Distance: keep roughly one metre between you and the camera so your features are not distorted.
- Printing: download the print-ready sheet and use a quality photo service or photo paper — avoid low-grade office printers.
- Common mistakes: tilting the head, smiling, wearing glasses, or letting hair cover the eyes or eyebrows.
Lithuania vs US Passport Photo: Key Differences
Travellers often assume one photo works everywhere. Lithuania and the United States use clearly different formats:
| Specification | Lithuania | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 35 × 45 mm (portrait) | 2 × 2 in / 51 × 51 mm (square) |
| Head size | 70–80% of height, chin to crown | About 50–69% (25–35 mm chin to crown) |
| Background | Plain light, uniform tone | Plain white or off-white |
| Submission format | Captured at office or supplied print / MIGRIS digital | Digital upload for online renewal, or printed |
| Compliance notes | Higher head proportion; portrait ratio | Square ratio; lower head proportion |
Both require a neutral expression, open eyes and no glasses — but the size and head proportion are not interchangeable.
How to Use the Lithuania Passport Photo Maker
Go from a phone snapshot to a compliant Lithuanian passport photo in five steps:
Upload your photo
Choose any clear, front-facing JPEG, PNG or WebP from your phone or computer.
Auto-crop to 35×45 mm
The Lithuanian template trims the frame and positions your head to 70–80% of the height.
Clean the background
The tool replaces busy backdrops with a plain, evenly lit light tone.
Verify compliance
Run the built-in checks for head size, expression, lighting and shadows.
Download & print
Save a single digital photo or a print-ready sheet for the Migration Office.
Compliance Notice
Passport photo requirements can change, and the Migration Department may update its rules at any time.
Always confirm the current specification with the official Lithuanian passport authority before you submit.
Passport Photo Maker helps you produce a compliant photo, but final approval always rests with the issuing authority.