Morocco Visa Photo Maker
Heading to Morocco for tourism, business, or study? Almost every application begins the same way, with a single compliant photo. Travelers using the Moroccan e-Visa system at acces-maroc.ma, run under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and those applying in person at a Moroccan consulate must both submit a recent color photograph measuring 35 × 45 mm on a plain white background, with a neutral expression. When the size, background, or head position is off, the e-Visa portal can reject the upload instantly, or a consular officer can refuse it at the counter, costing you time, a rebooked appointment, and sometimes a non-refundable fee. This Morocco visa photo maker gets it right on the first try.
Why Create Your Morocco Visa Photo Here
Editing a visa photo by hand means guessing at millimetres, head ratios and file limits. The tool does the measuring for you and matches the exact Morocco standard.
Exact 35 × 45 mm crop
Automatic cropping to Morocco's rectangular visa ratio, so the proportions are never slightly off.
Biometric head framing
Your face is positioned to consular head-height rules, roughly 70 to 80 percent of the frame.
Correct pixels & mm
Dimensions in millimetres, inches and pixels are set together so print and screen both match.
Plain white background
One-tap background removal gives you the clean white backdrop Morocco visa photos require.
Upload-ready file
An e-Visa JPEG sized to the portal's pixel and maximum file-size limits, ready to attach.
Print-ready sheet
A tiled 35 × 45 mm sheet for the consulate or visa center, no Photoshop and no guesswork.
Morocco Visa Photo Requirements
These specifications reflect the standard for a Morocco visa photo used with the e-Visa portal and Moroccan consulates. The final column shows where each rule is checked: the online portal, the printed consular copy, or both.
| Requirement | Specification | Checked by |
|---|---|---|
| Photo size | 35 × 45 mm (1.38 × 1.77 in) | Both |
| Width | 35 mm | Both |
| Height | 45 mm | Both |
| Aspect ratio | Rectangular portrait (7:9) | Both |
| Background color | Plain white, even and shadow-free (light neutral tones are sometimes accepted at consulates, white is safest) | Both |
| Head height | About 32–36 mm chin to crown, roughly 70–80% of frame height | Both |
| Print resolution | 300 DPI minimum (600 DPI for a sharper print) | |
| Digital pixel size | ~413 × 531 px at 300 DPI recommended; a larger sharp image is fine, the tool auto-scales | Portal |
| Max digital file size | JPEG, keep roughly 50–500 KB (confirm the cap in your e-Visa account) | Portal |
| File format | JPEG (.jpg) for e-Visa upload; photo-paper print for the consulate | Both |
| Glasses | Best removed; prescription only if eyes fully visible with no glare; no tinted lenses or sunglasses | Both |
| Head covering | Religious or medical reasons only; full face from chin to hairline must be visible | Both |
| Expression | Neutral, mouth closed, both eyes open, looking straight at the camera | Both |
| Photo age / recency | Taken within the last 6 months and reflecting your current appearance | Both |
| Digital submission | One JPEG uploaded inside the acces-maroc.ma e-Visa account | Portal |
| Printed copies | Usually 1–2 recent 35 × 45 mm prints for consular / VAC applications |
Need the raw dimensions in pixels for another document? See our photo size in pixels reference and the dedicated 35 × 45 mm photo size guide.
Visa Authority & Consular Overview
Entry visas for Morocco are administered by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates. Since the electronic system launched in 2022, travelers from eligible nationalities apply through the official Morocco e-Visa portal at acces-maroc.ma, submitting their documents and photo entirely online. Nationalities or visa categories outside the e-Visa scope apply the traditional way, at a Moroccan embassy, consulate general, or an authorized visa application center.
Both routes assess the same photograph standard, so a single compliant 35 × 45 mm image on white works whether you upload it or hand it over a counter. This page stays strictly in the visa-photo lane: it explains what a compliant image looks like and how to produce one. It does not offer eligibility or legal advice, which only the relevant Moroccan authority can give.
How to Apply for a Morocco Visa
Online (e-Visa)
Create an account on acces-maroc.ma, complete the form, upload a scan of your passport bio page and a compliant digital photo, pay the fee, then receive the e-Visa by email to print and carry.
Consulate / VAC
Book an appointment at the Moroccan consulate or visa center covering your region, then submit the printed form, passport, supporting documents and one or two 35 × 45 mm photos in person.
Whichever path applies to you, the photo is one of the first things reviewed. A file that fails the portal's automated check, or a print that a consular officer rejects, stalls the whole application, which is why it pays to generate a compliant image before you start.
Morocco Visa Photo Rules Explained
Beyond the measurements in the table, a handful of practical rules decide whether your Morocco visa photo is accepted:
- True colour, recent. A colour photo from the last six months that genuinely looks like you today.
- Face square to camera. Head straight and level, eyes open and looking directly ahead, both edges of the face visible.
- Neutral expression. Mouth closed, no smile, no raised eyebrows, no squinting.
- Even lighting. Soft, balanced light with no hotspots on the forehead and no shadow cast behind the head.
- Clean white backdrop. Nothing behind you: no patterns, furniture, other people, or a coloured wall.
- No filters. Beauty smoothing, skin retouching and heavy makeup can trigger a biometric mismatch and rejection.
Child & Infant Visa Photos
Children travelling to Morocco need their own visa photo and their own application, held to the same 35 × 45 mm, white-background standard as adults, with sensible allowances for age. The child must be alone in the frame with nobody else and no hands, toys, dummies or straps visible. For babies, lay them on a plain white sheet and shoot from directly above, or support them against a white backdrop out of shot. Eyes open and mouth closed is preferred, but authorities are more forgiving with newborns who cannot yet hold a neutral pose. Upload the photo here and the tool trims it to size and cleans the background so the infant image still meets spec.
Uploading Your Photo to the Morocco e-Visa Portal
The acces-maroc.ma portal checks your image automatically, so the digital file needs to satisfy the technical rules, not just look correct:
- Format: JPEG (.jpg).
- Dimensions: a sharp image at roughly 413 × 531 px or larger, holding the 35 × 45 mm ratio.
- File size: keep it modest, about 50–500 KB, so it clears the portal's maximum without losing quality.
- Background: plain white, edge to edge, with no grey gradient in the corners.
- Focus: in focus and well exposed, so the automated face check can read it.
Common upload failures are a file that is too large, an image cropped to the wrong ratio, or a background that photographs as grey rather than white. The tool exports a file already tuned to these limits.
Consulate & Visa Center Submission
For in-person applications, bring printed photos rather than a file. Most Moroccan consulates and visa centers ask for one or two identical 35 × 45 mm prints on quality photo paper, taken within the last six months. Keep them flat and uncut until submission, avoid folds, staples or clips across the face, and, if the consulate asks, write your name lightly on the back. Requirements vary slightly between posts, so check the page of the specific consulate handling your application before you print.
Biometric & Facial-Recognition Standards
Whether checked by portal software or an officer, a Morocco visa photo has to pass facial recognition. That means the whole face is visible and evenly lit, with no shadow falling across the eyes, cheeks or background. Glare on glasses, red-eye, tilted heads and strong makeup all interfere with the landmarks the system measures. The image also needs to match you at any later biometric or interview appointment, so use a genuinely recent photo, keep a neutral pose, and avoid edits that change your natural features.
Can I Take My Morocco Visa Photo at Home?
Yes, a modern phone is more than good enough. Get these six things right and the tool handles the rest:
Camera
Use the rear camera on a recent phone (12 MP or more) for the sharpest, most natural result.
Lighting
Face a window in soft daylight. Even light with no harsh flash keeps shadows off your face and the wall.
Background
Stand about a metre from a plain white wall so no shadow falls behind your head.
Framing & distance
Phone at eye level, head and shoulders in view, looking straight ahead. Have someone else take it.
Printing
Export the print-ready sheet and print at 300 DPI on photo paper for the consulate copy.
Digital file
Save the upload-ready JPEG at the right pixels and under the portal's file-size limit.
Common self-shoot mistakes: using the front camera, standing too close so the face looks distorted, a cream or grey wall that reads as off-white, and turning on beauty filters.
Morocco Visa Photo vs US Visa Photo
Travelers often assume every visa photo is the same shape. It is not. Here is how Morocco's 35 × 45 mm standard compares with the widely referenced US 2 × 2 inch visa photo.
| Feature | Morocco visa | US visa |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 35 × 45 mm | 51 × 51 mm (2 × 2 in) |
| Aspect ratio | Rectangular portrait | Square |
| Head size | ~32–36 mm (70–80% of frame) | ~25–35 mm (50–69% of frame) |
| Background | Plain white | Plain white or off-white |
| Submission | e-Visa upload + printed copy at consulate | Online form upload + printed 2×2 at interview |
| Digital limits | JPEG, ~413 × 531 px, ~50–500 KB | JPEG, 600×600 to 1200×1200 px, ≤ 240 KB |
| Key difference | Taller rectangle, larger head ratio | Square frame, stricter file cap |
Morocco visa photo vs Morocco passport photo
Because a Morocco visa photo and a Moroccan passport photo share the 35 × 45 mm size and white background, a recent, good-quality passport-style photo can usually be reused for a visa, provided it is within six months and is not the exact image already printed inside a passport. The intent is different though: a visa photo is for a traveler applying to enter Morocco, while a passport photo is issued for the passport document itself. If you need the passport-document version, use the ClonyPDF Passport Photo Maker instead, and keep the two files separate.
How to Create Your Photo in 5 Steps
Our Morocco visa photo maker turns a plain phone snapshot into a compliant 35 × 45 mm file in about a minute:
Upload your photo
Drop in a front-facing shot taken in even light. The Morocco visa template loads automatically.
Auto-crop & biometric framing
Your face is detected and cropped to the correct head height and position within the frame.
Set the background
One tap replaces the backdrop with the plain white background Morocco visa applications need.
Verify against the spec
Confirm size, head height, pixel dimensions and file size all match the e-Visa and consulate rules.
Download both versions
Save the upload-ready JPEG for acces-maroc.ma and the print-ready 35 × 45 mm sheet for the consulate.
Common Reasons Morocco Visa Photos Get Rejected
Most rejections trace back to a short list of avoidable errors:
- Wrong dimensions or a squashed, non 35 × 45 ratio
- Background that is grey, cream or patterned instead of white
- Head too large and cropped at the crown
- Head too small and lost in the frame
- Shadows on the face or behind the head
- Glasses glare, or glasses worn where they are not allowed
- Photo older than the six-month recency window
- Flat, uneven or dim lighting
- Beauty filters or heavy retouching
- Digital file above the portal's maximum size
- Pixel dimensions below the portal's minimum
- Low resolution that fails the biometric check
Morocco Visa Processing & Appointment Tips
- Prepare your compliant photo before you begin, so an upload error never interrupts the application.
- Keep both files handy: the digital JPEG for the portal and a couple of spare prints for any in-person step.
- Watch your inbox and spam folder for the e-Visa decision, and print the approval to carry with you.
- For consular appointments, arrive early and bring your booking confirmation and photos flat and unfolded.
- If your appearance has changed recently, take a fresh photo so it matches you at any biometric check.
Compliance & Verification Notice
Morocco visa photo requirements can change and may vary by visa category and application route. Always confirm the current rules with the official Moroccan embassy, consulate, or visa application center, or the e-Visa portal at acces-maroc.ma, before you submit. The Visa Photo Maker helps you create a compliant photo, but final acceptance always rests with the issuing embassy, consulate, or immigration authority.
Morocco Visa Photo FAQ
Does a Morocco visa photo need a white background?
Yes. Morocco visa applications expect a plain, evenly lit white background with no shadows, patterns or objects behind you. White is the safest choice for both the e-Visa upload and consular submission, and the tool replaces your original backdrop with compliant white automatically.
Can I reuse my passport photo for a Morocco visa?
Often yes, because a Morocco visa photo shares the 35 × 45 mm size and white background used by many passport photos. It must be from the last six months and must not be the exact image already printed inside your passport. When unsure, generate a fresh copy so recency and quality are covered.
Do I submit the Morocco visa photo online or as a print?
It depends on your route. e-Visa applicants on acces-maroc.ma upload a digital JPEG inside their account. Applicants using a consulate usually bring one or two printed 35 × 45 mm photos to the appointment. The tool produces both from a single session.
Can a baby or infant hold anything in a Morocco visa photo?
No. The baby should be alone in the frame on plain white, with the face clear and no hands, toys, pacifiers or straps in view. Eyes open is preferred but authorities are more lenient with newborns. Each child needs their own photo and application.
What is the exact photo size for a Morocco visa?
It is 35 × 45 mm (about 1.38 × 1.77 inches), a rectangular portrait. The head should measure roughly 32 to 36 mm from chin to crown, about 70 to 80 percent of the frame height.
What file size and pixel dimensions does the e-Visa portal accept?
Upload a JPEG. At 300 DPI a 35 × 45 mm photo is about 413 × 531 pixels, and a slightly larger sharp image is fine. Keep the file around 50 to 500 KB and confirm the current cap in your e-Visa account, since portal limits can change.
Can I wear glasses or a head covering in a Morocco visa photo?
Glasses are best removed. Prescription glasses may be accepted only if the eyes are fully visible with no glare or heavy frames; tinted lenses and sunglasses are not allowed. Head coverings are permitted for religious or medical reasons as long as the full face from chin to hairline stays visible.
Can I take my Morocco visa photo at home?
Yes. Stand about a metre from a plain white wall in soft daylight, keep the phone at eye level, and have someone take the shot with the rear camera. Upload it here and the tool crops to 35 × 45 mm, fixes the background and exports files for the portal and the consulate.
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Create Your Morocco Visa Photo Now
Whether you are uploading to the Morocco e-Visa portal or printing copies for a consular appointment, start with a photo that is right the first time. Add your image below and the Morocco visa photo maker returns an upload-ready file and a print-ready 35 × 45 mm sheet in seconds.