Sri Lanka Passport Photo Maker
A Sri Lankan passport photo is 35 × 45 mm on a plain white background, with an unusually tall head height of about 34.5 mm from chin to crown. Applications are handled by the Department of Immigration and Emigration.
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Official Immigration & Emigration requirements
Sri Lankan passports are issued by the Department of Immigration and Emigration. The photo is 35 × 45 mm on a plain white background with no patterns, and the head is a full front view with the face shown clearly and both ears visible.
The specified head height is about 34.5 mm from chin to crown, which is taller than many countries, so the face fills most of the frame. The expression must be neutral with the mouth closed — no smiling, frowning or exaggerated expressions — and no tinted lenses are allowed. The photo must be recent, taken within the last six months, and applicants are commonly asked to submit multiple identical prints.
| Requirement | Specification |
|---|---|
| Photo size | 35 × 45 mm |
| Digital size (300 DPI) | 413 × 531 px |
| Background | Plain white |
| Head height | About 34.5 mm from chin to crown |
| Recency | Taken within the last 6 months |
| Glasses | Not allowed (no tinted lenses) |
| Expression | Neutral, mouth closed, both ears visible |
Getting the digital size right
For a printed 35 × 45 mm Sri Lankan passport photo, export at 413 × 531 pixels and 300 DPI so the tall head height stays sharp. Pay attention to the crown-to-chin measurement, since Sri Lanka's target is larger than the usual 32-36 mm.
Our maker crops to the Sri Lankan ratio and enforces a clean white background right in the browser. Your image is processed locally and never uploaded, so your passport photo stays private on your own device.
How to use Sri Lanka Passport Photo
- 1Drop a well-lit, front-facing photo into the box above (JPG, PNG or WebP).
- 2The official Sri Lanka size (35 × 45 mm → 413 × 531px at 300 DPI) is pre-loaded — your photo is scaled and center-cropped, never stretched.
- 3Check the result against the official requirements table below, then download.
Frequently asked questions
How many photos do I need for a Sri Lankan passport?
Applicants are commonly asked to submit multiple identical prints. Check the current Department of Immigration and Emigration instructions for your application type before printing.
Why does the head look larger in a Sri Lankan passport photo?
The specified head height is about 34.5 mm from chin to crown, which is taller than the typical 32-36 mm. As a result the face fills more of the 35 × 45 mm frame.
Can I smile in a Sri Lankan passport photo?
No. The expression must be neutral with the mouth closed. Smiling, frowning or any exaggerated expression is grounds for rejection.