Russian Visa Photo Generator

What You Should Note When Taking Visa Photos?

Without a standard photo, your Russian visa application will not be complete. So please note the following requirements:

• Position. You should sit upright and look straight into the camera lens with full face in view. The photo must show the full front view of the head and include the top of the shoulders, with the face in the middle of the photo.
• Facial expression. Your facial expression should be natural. You don’t need to smile.
• Background color. Make sure the background color of your picture is white or off-white.
• Light. Make sure that there are no shadows on your face, your shoulders or the background. 
• Glasses. Both of your eyes should be visible so you are not supposed to wear your tinted glasses or sunglasses when taking a photo.
• Hat. You are supposed to take your photo without a hat. However, if you are a religious believer, religious hats or scarves are allowed.

How to Take My Visa Photo at Home?

For those who seldom have time to go to a photo studio or are unwilling to do so, using an online photo generator to take visa photos is a good option. Follow these steps to take your picture by yourself!

• Preparation. Of course, you should equip yourself with a photographic tool like a digital camera or a smartphone. A plain background is also needed. You can find a white wall and stand behind it. Besides, make sure the light is appropriate.
• Take your picture. After finishing your preparation job, you can start to take your photo. If you dislike the results, you can keep taking them until you find the perfect one.
• Upload your photo and wait. You are welcome to upload the picture you took more than once to pick your favorite one. After uploading, the online photo tool will automatically adjust your photo to meet all the requirements, including cropping the picture, transforming its background into the correct color, and so on. Just a few seconds can it finish the task and send the digital version to you.
• Print your photo. If you have a printer at home, you can print it immediately. Don't forget the size requirement. It should be 35 mm wide and 45 mm high. If you do not have one, ask some convenient stores like Walgreens, CVS, and Amazon Prints for help. 

How Early Can I Apply for My Russian Visa?

Applicants are free to apply up to 90 days before their date of travel. The Embassy recommends that you apply at least 3 weeks before your date of travel to accommodate any unforeseen processing delays.

Can I Wear A Uniform in My Photo?

No, you cannot wear a uniform, clothing that looks like a uniform, or camouflage attire. Your normal clothes are enough. The pattern of your clothes should be simple. Clothes that with sleeves will makes you look prettier. However, avoid wearing clothes with a low neckline. 

How to Take A Picture of My baby or Toddler?

Many parents may want to take a picture of their babies, and there is one important thing for you to remember: when taking pictures of your baby or kid, only him or herself should be in the photo.

Since your baby cannot sit, here is one tip when taking a photo for him or he: lay your baby on his or her back on a plain white or off-white sheet. Please ensure there are no shadows on your baby's face or the picture when you take a picture from above.

You can also make good use of your car seat. Cover a car seat with a plain white sheet, put your baby there, and you can take the picture easier.

If you still find it is a challenge to take a picture of your active and energetic baby or toddler, ask a professional photography shop for help.

Do I Need A New Photo If I Change My Hair Color?

Only if your appearance has changed a lot so that you can not be identified from your picture should you need a new photo. Changing your hair color will not influence your appearance significantly, so don’t worry. As long as you can still be recognized from your current picture, you don’t need a new photo.