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Mauritania Visa Photo Checker
Photo rules for Mauritania visa applications depend on the issuing authority and application type. A mismatched size, background or framing can require a new photo.
Upload your photo above to review the checks available in ImageGates. A passing result is guidance, not an official approval.
Mauritania uses 35×45 mm passport photos with a white background. Passports are issued by the Direction Générale de la Sûreté Nationale.
Official Mauritania visa photo rules we check
- Required size: 35×45 mm (413×531 px at 300 DPI)
- Required background: White
- Issuing authority: Mauritania Immigration Service 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 Mauritania visa rejection reasons
- Mauritania-specific: Ordering an off-spec size — the international 35×45 mm default is not 35×45 mm used by Mauritania, and studios often print the wrong size unless the exact dimensions are stated in millimetres.
- Mauritania-specific: Choosing an off-white studio backdrop — many African passport scanners read cream as a coloured background and reject the file.
- Mauritania-specific: Uploading a photo whose background reads as off-white or cream once compressed — always verify the RGB values before submitting.
- Mauritania-specific: Submitting a photo older than 6 months even if you look the same — Mauritania Immigration Service 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
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 Mauritania Immigration Service under the Ministry of Interior expects.
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 Mauritania rejections.
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 Mauritania?
Mauritania nationals apply through Mauritania Immigration Service under the Ministry of Interior at the nearest passport office. Most offices require an online appointment before walk-in submission. Booking an appointment online first is standard practice and rarely optional.
Is a white background required in Mauritania passport photos?
Yes. Mauritania Immigration Service 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 Mauritania 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 Mauritania visa photo checker?
Our checker reviews dimensions, aspect ratio, background, sharpness and face positioning with on-device detection where available. It cannot duplicate Mauritania Immigration Service 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.