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Israel Passport Photo Checker
For Israel passport photos, start with the listed 35×45 mm format. Our checker compares your image with the selected photo specification; confirm the current requirements with Israel General Directorate of Passports under the Ministry of Interior before applying.
Israel uses 35×45 mm biometric passport photos with a white or light background. Israeli passports are issued by the Population and Immigration Authority (רשות האוכלוסין וההגירה). Since 2017, Israel has issued biometric passports with embedded chips. Photos must meet ICAO biometric standards.
Use the tool above to upload a candidate photo. We analyse aspect ratio, resolution, background colour and uniformity, sharpness, and run on-device face detection to confirm head size, centering and eye visibility — all in your browser. Nothing leaves your device.
Official Israel passport photo rules we check
- Required size: 35×45 mm (413×531 px at 300 DPI)
- Required background: White
- Issuing authority: Israel General Directorate of Passports under the Ministry of Interior
- Print dimensions: 35×45 mm (1.38×1.77 inches)
- Digital size: 413×531 px at 300 DPI
- Background: White
Common Israel passport rejection reasons
- Israel-specific: Ordering an off-spec size — the international 35×45 mm default is not 35×45 mm used by Israel, and studios often print the wrong size unless the exact dimensions are stated in millimetres.
- Israel-specific: Ghutrah, keffiyeh or hijab worn low enough to shadow the eyebrows or partially cover the ears — the automated pass reads it as a face-obstruction failure.
- Israel-specific: Uploading a photo whose background reads as off-white or cream once compressed — always verify the RGB values before submitting.
- Israel-specific: Submitting a photo older than 6 months even if you look the same — Israel General Directorate of Passports under the Ministry of Interior matches EXIF dates against the application date when available.
- Aspect ratio drifted from 35:45 after a careless crop
- Soft focus or motion blur from a handheld phone shot in low light
How to pass the checker
Re-shoot in flat, even lighting
Stand 1.5 m from a plain wall matching the required white background. Use two soft light sources (or window light through a thin curtain) on either side of your face to eliminate the shadow that triggers most Israel rejections.
Crop precisely to 35×45 mm
Use our free image cropper to pull the exact 35:45 ratio. Position your eyes near the upper third of the frame and leave roughly 5 mm of headroom above the hair — the proportions Israel General Directorate of Passports under the Ministry of Interior expects.
Replace the background if it's the wrong colour
If our checker flags the background, compare it with the selected specification (white). The background remover can help prepare another preview; confirm that edited photos are accepted by the authority.
Verify face coverage with the checker
Re-upload the corrected photo and compare the framing with the selected application's guidance. Requirements for head position can vary by application.
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Frequently asked questions
Where do I apply for a passport in Israel?
Israel nationals apply through Israel General Directorate of Passports under the Ministry of Interior at the nearest passport office. Government service portals commonly handle the initial upload and appointment booking. Booking an appointment online first is standard practice and rarely optional.
Is a white background required in Israel passport photos?
Yes. Israel General Directorate of Passports under the Ministry of Interior requires a white background at the 35×45 mm print size. Substituting another colour or an off-white tone triggers rejection at the biometric pre-check even when the framing and lighting are otherwise correct.
What is the Israel passport photo size in pixels?
413×531 pixels at 300 DPI. At 300 DPI that maps to the physical 35×45 mm print. If the online portal specifies a different pixel target, resize from a 300 DPI master file rather than re-cropping a smaller original.
How accurate is this Israel passport photo checker?
Our checker reviews dimensions, aspect ratio, background, sharpness and face positioning with on-device detection where available. It cannot duplicate Israel General Directorate of Passports under the Ministry of Interior's review or guarantee acceptance. Always check the official instructions for your application.
Does ImageGates upload my photo to a server?
No — every check runs entirely in your browser using WebAssembly. Your photo never leaves your device. That is unique among most online checkers and is why the tool also works offline once loaded.