Photo requirements guide
Norway residence permit passport copy photo guide
The photo conditions you need for the application, in one place.
✓ Checked against official sources Last checked: August 30, 2026
Photo requirements
The photo size, format, and background conditions for the application.
- The UDI checklists personalised for Japanese citizens require a "passport and copy of all used pages in passport". Only used pages are in scope — blank pages and the front and back cover are not included.
- No file format, numeric file-size cap, page count, colour, merge policy, or legibility wording exists on the official public pages and is not stated in the official guidance.
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Official sources
- UDI (Norwegian Directorate of Immigration) - Checklist for skilled worker with an employer in Norway (Japanese citizens) Checked: August 30, 2026
- UDI (Norwegian Directorate of Immigration) - Send documents to UDI Checked: August 30, 2026
- UDI (Norwegian Directorate of Immigration) - Photo/passport photo Checked: August 30, 2026