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Sri Lanka Visa Photo Checker
For Sri Lanka visa photos, start with the listed 35×45 mm format. Our checker compares your image with the selected photo specification; confirm the current requirements with Sri Lanka Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Passport & Consular Division before applying.
Sri Lanka uses 35×45 mm passport photos with a light blue background, issued by the Department of Immigration and Emigration. The light blue background is unique to Sri Lankan documents. For international visa applications, a white background is used instead.
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 Sri Lanka visa photo rules we check
- Required size: 35×45 mm (413×531 px at 300 DPI)
- Required background: White
- Issuing authority: Sri Lanka Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Passport & Consular Division
- Print dimensions: 35×45 mm (1.38×1.77 inches)
- Digital size: 413×531 px at 300 DPI
- Background: White
Common Sri Lanka visa rejection reasons
- Sri Lanka-specific: Ordering an off-spec size — the international 35×45 mm default is not 35×45 mm used by Sri Lanka, and studios often print the wrong size unless the exact dimensions are stated in millimetres.
- Sri Lanka-specific: Wearing a top that blends into the background at the shoulders — very common in Asian studio shots that use flat lighting.
- Sri Lanka-specific: Uploading a photo whose background reads as close to but not exactly light blue once compressed — always verify the RGB values before submitting.
- Sri Lanka-specific: Submitting a photo older than 6 months even if you look the same — Sri Lanka Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Passport & Consular Division 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 Sri Lanka 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 Sri Lanka Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Passport & Consular Division 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 Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka nationals apply through Sri Lanka Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Passport & Consular Division at the nearest passport office. Most centres now use live biometric capture in addition to any printed photo submitted with the paper form. Booking an appointment online first is standard practice and rarely optional.
Is a light blue background required in Sri Lanka passport photos?
Yes. Sri Lanka Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Passport & Consular Division requires a light blue background at the 35×45 mm print size. Substituting another colour or an off-light blue tone triggers rejection at the biometric pre-check even when the framing and lighting are otherwise correct.
What is the Sri Lanka 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 Sri Lanka visa photo checker?
Our checker reviews dimensions, aspect ratio, background, sharpness and face positioning with on-device detection where available. It cannot duplicate Sri Lanka Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Passport & Consular Division'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.