Tunisia Consular Visa

Tunisia Visa Photo Maker — 35×45 mm, White Background

Q: Can I reuse my old passport photo for a Tunisia visa application?

Only if it still meets every rule. The 35×45 mm size often matches, but the photo must be taken within the last six months, printed cleanly, and supplied as separate prints for the visa file. A faded or previously used print pasted into an old document will be refused.

Q: How recent does a Tunisia visa photo need to be?

It should be taken within the last six months and reflect your current appearance. If your face, hairstyle, or facial hair has changed noticeably, take a fresh photo so it matches you at the consulate visit.

Q: What is the exact Tunisia visa photo size?

35 × 45 mm (about 1.38 × 1.77 inches), portrait orientation, with your face filling roughly 70–80% of the frame from chin to crown.

Q: What pixel dimensions should a Tunisia visa photo have?

At 300 DPI a 35×45 mm photo is about 413 × 531 pixels. For crisp prints, 600 DPI (about 826 × 1063 pixels) is even better. The tool sets a print-quality resolution for you.

Q: Can I wear glasses or a head covering in a Tunisia visa photo?

Glasses are best removed to avoid glare and reflections. Head coverings are accepted only for religious or medical reasons, and even then your full face from the bottom of the chin to the forehead must be clearly visible.

Q: Can I take my Tunisia visa photo at home?

Yes. Stand about 1.5 metres from a plain white wall in even daylight, keep a neutral expression, and photograph from shoulders up with a phone at eye level. Upload it here and the tool crops, sizes, and cleans the background to consular spec.

Travelling to Tunisia and your nationality needs a visa? The Tunisian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, working through its embassies and consulates abroad, asks for a recent 35 × 45 mm colour photograph on a plain white background, with your face filling roughly 70–80% of the frame. This Tunisia visa photo maker turns an ordinary selfie or portrait into a consulate-ready image in seconds. Because most Tunisian tourist and business visas are still lodged on paper at a consulate, your picture has to print sharply at the exact size and satisfy a visa officer's visual check. Miss the dimensions, background, or head height and the file can stall or be handed back. Upload below and let the tool set everything for you.

Why visa photos get bounced: wrong size or aspect ratio, a coloured or shadowed backdrop, a head that is too large or too small, or a face that no longer matches you at the consular appointment. Why it matters: a rejected photo means a refused submission window, a second embassy trip, and lost application fees and processing time before your trip.

Embassy / Consulate Compliant Correct Visa Dimensions Automatic Background Removal Digital & Print Ready

Correct framing for a Tunisia consular visa photo.

Why Prepare Your Tunisia Visa Photo Here

Editing a visa photo by hand means guessing at millimetres, head height, and background purity. The Tunisia template does the measuring so your print passes the consular check the first time.

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Exact Tunisia crop

Locks the portrait to the 35 × 45 mm rectangular ratio the consulate expects — no stretching or cut-off heads.

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Biometric head sizing

Positions your face to fill 70–80% of the frame, chin to crown, exactly as visa officers measure it.

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Clean white background

Removes clutter and shadows and drops in the plain white backdrop required for Tunisian visas.

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Right pixels & DPI

Outputs a print-quality 300–600 DPI file (about 413 × 531 to 826 × 1063 px) that stays sharp on paper.

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Print-ready sheet

Generates a tiled sheet so a photo shop can print the identical copies you hand in at the consulate.

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No Photoshop

Everything runs in your browser in seconds — no software, no manual guesswork, no design skills needed.

Tunisia Visa Photo Requirements

The specification below reflects the standard Tunisian consular visa photo for tourist and business applications. Because Tunisia's route is paper-based, the fields marked print are what a visa officer checks in person; the digital fields govern the file you keep for printing or any emailed pre-check a specific consulate may request.

Tunisia consular visa photo specification. Always confirm details with the specific Tunisian embassy or consulate handling your file.
Requirement	Tunisia Visa Standard
Photo size	35 × 45 mm (1.38 × 1.77 in) print
Width	35 mm (1.38 in)
Height	45 mm (1.77 in)
Aspect ratio	Rectangular / portrait, 7:9 (not square)
Background colour	Plain white, even and shadow-free print
Head height / face size	Face fills 70–80% of the frame, roughly 31.5–36 mm from chin to crown
Print resolution	300 DPI minimum; 600 DPI recommended for crisp prints print
Digital pixel dimensions	≈ 413 × 531 px at 300 DPI; ≈ 826 × 1063 px at 600 DPI digital
Maximum digital file size	No fixed consular portal limit (paper submission). Keep JPEGs under ~1 MB if a consulate asks for an emailed copy digital
File format	JPEG for prints and email; PNG useful while editing
Glasses	Best removed; if worn, no glare, clear frames, eyes fully visible, no tint
Head covering	Only for religious or medical reasons; full face from chin to forehead must be visible
Expression	Neutral, mouth closed, both eyes open, looking straight at the camera
Photo age / recency	Taken within the last 6 months and true to your current appearance
Digital submission rules	Not a general online portal — Tunisia uses consular paper filing; digital file is for printing/backup digital
Printed copies	Usually two (2) identical 35 × 45 mm prints submitted with the paper application at the embassy/consulate print

The 35 × 45 mm format is the same one covered on our 35×45 mm photo size guide, which explains the measurements in more detail.

Visa Authority & Consular Overview

Tunisia's entry visas are handled by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and issued abroad through Tunisian embassies and consulates. Many travellers — including citizens of the EU, the United Kingdom, the United States, and several other countries — can enter Tunisia visa-free or receive entry on arrival for short tourist stays, so they never need this photo at all. If your nationality is not on the visa-exempt list, you apply for a consular visa in advance, and a compliant photograph is part of that paper file.

Unlike destinations that run a central e-visa website, Tunisia's consular network processes these applications locally. That means the photo standard is applied by the officer reviewing your documents rather than by an automated upload checker, so a clean, correctly sized print on white is what keeps your file moving. This page stays strictly in the photo-compliance lane; it does not assess who needs a visa or offer eligibility advice — confirm that with the Tunisian mission covering your country.

Tunisia Visa Application Process

A typical consular application looks like this. Your photo is needed at the document stage, so prepare it before you book an appointment.

1. Confirm you need a visa

Check whether your nationality requires a Tunisian consular visa or qualifies for visa-free / on-arrival entry for tourism.

2. Gather documents

Passport, completed application form, travel and accommodation details, and your 35 × 45 mm photos on white.

3. Book the consulate appointment

Arrange a submission slot at the Tunisian embassy or consulate responsible for your area of residence.

4. Submit in person

Hand in the paper file, including your printed photos, and pay any consular fee that applies.

5. Processing

The consulate reviews your file; timelines vary by mission and season, so apply well ahead of travel.

6. Collect the visa

Retrieve your passport with the visa sticker, or receive it by the return method your consulate uses.

Tunisia-Specific Visa Photo Rules

Beyond the numbers in the table, these are the details Tunisian consular staff look at most closely on a 35 × 45 mm print.

Full colour, printed on quality photo paper — no black-and-white and no home-printer smudging.
Head centred and square to the camera, not tilted, turned, or looking off to one side.
Even lighting across the face with no hot spots, red-eye, or shadow falling on the white background.
Whole face visible from the bottom of the chin to the top of the forehead, hair pushed clear of the eyes.
Natural skin tones — no heavy filters, smoothing, or colour shifts that change how you look.
Recent enough to match your appearance at the consular appointment, ideally within six months.

Can I Take My Tunisia Visa Photo at Home?

Yes — a modern phone camera is more than enough for a Tunisia visa photo, as long as you set the shot up carefully and let the tool handle sizing and background. Here is how to get a usable capture on the first try.

Getting the shot right

Camera: use the rear (main) lens, held at eye level, in the highest resolution.
Lighting: face a window or soft daylight so the light is even and shadow-free.
Background: stand about 40–50 cm in front of a plain white wall to avoid cast shadows.
Framing: photograph from the shoulders up, face forward, neutral expression, eyes open.

Finishing for the consulate

Print copy: download the print-ready sheet and print two 35 × 45 mm photos on photo paper.
Digital file: keep the exported JPEG (about 413 × 531 px or larger) for reprints or email.
Colour: print in true colour on matte or gloss photo stock, not plain office paper.

Common self-shooting mistakes: shooting too close so the head looks oversized, using a warm indoor bulb that yellows the skin, standing so near the wall that a shadow appears, or wearing glasses that reflect the light. Upload your capture and the tool corrects the crop, sizing, and background automatically.

Child & Infant Visa Photo Requirements

Children and babies travelling to Tunisia need their own 35 × 45 mm visa photo on a plain white background — the same size and background as adults. The realistic difference is capturing it, since infants cannot pose to order.

Lay a baby on a plain white sheet and photograph straight down, or support them against a white backdrop.
No dummies, toys, hands, or other people should appear in the frame.
Eyes open where possible; consulates are more lenient with very young infants, but the face must be clear.
Neutral or relaxed expression is fine for young children — a slight natural look is accepted for babies.
Upload the photo and the tool crops around the child's face to the correct head proportion for you.

Digital File & Print Preparation

Because Tunisia's consular visa is submitted on paper, there is no universal online photo portal enforcing a maximum kilobyte size the way some destinations do. The digital file still matters, though — it is the master you print from and the copy you send if a particular consulate asks for an emailed image.

For high-quality prints

Keep the export at 300–600 DPI so the 35 × 45 mm print stays crisp — roughly 413 × 531 up to 826 × 1063 pixels. Print in colour on photo paper and cut cleanly to size.

For any digital request

If a consulate accepts an emailed photo, send a JPEG under about 1 MB. For a deeper look at how millimetres translate to pixels, see our photo size in pixels guide.

Embassy & Consulate Submission Rules

Tunisia does not operate the third-party Visa Application Centre (VAC) network some countries use for tourist visas; applications are usually made directly to a Tunisian embassy or consulate. When you submit your photos, keep these points in mind:

Bring the required number of identical prints — commonly two — cut precisely to 35 × 45 mm.
Do not staple, clip, or write on the face side of the photos; some missions ask you to leave them loose.
Match the photo to the person: the officer compares your print with you and with your passport.
Carry a spare set. A single flawed print should not derail an in-person appointment.
Follow any extra instruction from your specific consulate, since local requirements can vary.

Biometric & Facial-Recognition Standards

Even though a Tunisian consular officer reviews your photo by eye rather than through an automated portal, the picture still needs to meet biometric-style framing so it reliably identifies you. That is why head size, angle, and neutrality all matter.

Face square to the camera so both ears and the full facial outline are captured evenly.
Neutral expression with a closed mouth — smiles distort the features officers compare.
Eyes open and clearly visible, not covered by hair, glasses glare, or a low head covering.
Consistent, natural lighting so skin tone and facial contours read accurately on the print.
No digital reshaping — the biometric goal is a faithful likeness, not a flattering one.

Repeat & New Application Photo Rules

Visas are not renewed the way passports are — each new trip that needs a visa is a fresh application, and Tunisian consulates expect a fresh photo with it. Reusing a photo you already submitted on a previous visa file is discouraged, and a print older than six months may be refused outright.

If you are re-applying after a refusal or simply travelling to Tunisia again, generate a new photo that reflects how you look now. It only takes seconds here, and it removes any doubt about recency at the counter. Keep the digital master so you can reprint identical copies for any future application without starting from scratch.

Tunisia vs US Visa Photo Standards

Travellers often assume every visa photo is interchangeable. Comparing the Tunisia standard with the widely referenced US 2×2 inch visa photo shows why a country-specific template matters.

Side-by-side comparison of Tunisia and United States visa photo standards.
Feature	Tunisia Visa Photo	US Visa Photo (2×2)
Dimensions	35 × 45 mm (1.38 × 1.77 in)	51 × 51 mm (2 × 2 in)
Aspect ratio	Rectangular / portrait (7:9)	Square (1:1)
Head size	Face 70–80% of frame (≈ 31.5–36 mm)	Head 25–35 mm (1–1⅜ in), about 50–69%
Background	Plain white	Plain white or off-white
Submission format	Printed copies at embassy/consulate	Digital upload to DS-160 online + print for interview
File / pixel rules	No portal limit; 300–600 DPI print master	600×600 to 1200×1200 px, JPEG under ~240 KB
Key difference	Paper-first, rectangular, officer-checked	Digital-first, square, portal-validated

Tunisia visa photo vs Tunisia passport photo

A frequent question is whether a passport photo can double as a Tunisia visa photo. The confusion is understandable, since both often use the 35 × 45 mm size on white. The difference is purpose and freshness: a visa photo supports a foreign traveller's request to enter Tunisia, while a passport photo belongs to your own country's travel document. Even when the measurements line up, do not peel an old print out of a passport file — use a recent, purpose-made photo. If you also need photos for your national passport, our Passport & Visa Photo Maker handles those separately, which keeps each document's requirements distinct.

How to Create a Tunisia Visa Photo Maker

Five steps from a plain snapshot to a consulate-ready print.

Upload your photo

Add a clear, front-facing image from your phone or computer — JPEG, PNG, or WEBP all work.

Auto-crop & biometric framing

The Tunisia template crops to 35 × 45 mm and positions your head so the face fills 70–80% of the frame.

Set the background

Automatic background removal replaces the backdrop with the plain white required for Tunisian visas.

Verify against the Tunisia spec

Confirm size, head height, resolution, and file quality against the destination requirements above.

Download digital & print

Save the upload-ready image and the print-ready sheet you can take to a shop for the consular copies.

Common Tunisia Visa Photo Rejection Reasons

Most refusals come down to a handful of avoidable errors. Check your photo against this list before you print.

Wrong dimensions or a square crop instead of the 35 × 45 mm rectangle
Coloured, patterned, or shadowed background instead of plain white
Head too large and cropped at the crown or chin
Head too small, leaving too much empty space around the face
Shadows falling across the face or onto the backdrop
Glasses glare, tinted lenses, or frames covering the eyes

Photo older than the accepted six-month recency window
Uneven or dim lighting that muddies the facial features
Beautifying filters or retouching that alter your true appearance
Low-resolution print that looks pixelated or blurry on paper
Printed in black-and-white or on plain office paper
Appearance no longer matches you at the consular appointment

Visa Processing & Appointment Tips

Prepare your photos before booking, so a photo issue never delays your submission slot.
Apply well ahead of travel; consular processing times vary by mission and by season.
Carry a spare identical print in case one copy is marked, bent, or damaged in transit.
Keep the digital master on your phone so you can reprint near the consulate if needed.
Re-check the current photo instructions of your specific Tunisian consulate before the visit.

Compliance Notice

Visa photo requirements can change and may vary by visa category and application route. Always verify the current rules with the official embassy, consulate, or visa application service of Tunisia before submitting. The Visa Photo Maker helps you create a compliant photo, but final acceptance always rests with the issuing embassy, consulate, or immigration authority.

Tunisia Visa Photo FAQ

Does my Tunisia visa photo have to be on a white background?

Yes. Tunisian consulates ask for a plain white background with no shadows, patterns, or objects behind you. A clean pure-white backdrop is safest, and the tool applies it automatically.

Can I reuse my old passport photo for a Tunisia visa application?

Only if it still meets every rule. The 35 × 45 mm size often matches, but the photo must be recent, cleanly printed, and supplied as separate prints for the visa file — not peeled from an old document.

Do I upload my Tunisia visa photo online or hand it in?

Most Tunisian tourist and business visas are lodged on paper at an embassy or consulate, so you submit physical prints with the form. Keep the digital file too, in case a consulate requests an emailed copy.

How recent does a Tunisia visa photo need to be?

Take it within the last six months and make sure it reflects your current look. If your appearance has changed noticeably, use a fresh photo so it matches you at the consular appointment.

What is the exact Tunisia visa photo size?

35 × 45 mm (about 1.38 × 1.77 inches) in portrait orientation, with your face filling roughly 70–80% of the frame from chin to crown.

What pixel dimensions should a Tunisia visa photo have?

At 300 DPI a 35 × 45 mm photo is about 413 × 531 pixels; at 600 DPI it is around 826 × 1063 pixels. The tool exports at print quality for you.

Can I wear glasses or a head covering in a Tunisia visa photo?

Glasses are best removed to avoid glare. Head coverings are accepted only for religious or medical reasons, and your full face from chin to forehead must still be clearly visible.

Can I take my Tunisia visa photo at home?

Yes. Stand about 40–50 cm from a plain white wall in even daylight, keep a neutral expression, and shoot from the shoulders up at eye level. Upload it here and the tool crops, sizes, and cleans the background to consular spec.

Create Your Tunisia Visa Photo Maker Now

Heading to a Tunisian embassy or consulate for your tourist or business visa? Do not let a mis-sized print cost you an appointment. Upload your photo below, let the tool fit it to the 35 × 45 mm white-background standard, and walk in with consulate-ready prints plus a digital backup. It is free and takes seconds.