Choose the route before preparing a file.
Separate the Unified e-Visa digital bundle from Regular Visa physical-photo and post-specific submission routes.
Independent information and photo-preparation guidance. This is not an official Russian government service and does not guarantee acceptance.
The digital bundle and the physical-photo route do not share one country-wide rule.
The face photo, passport data page, physical print, and category documents are separate files.
Some points — exact upload limits, the MFA mobile application, and the photo count for each category — are only confirmed on the official screen. Check them there before you apply.
The values below are confirmed separately for each Russian visa route. The country name alone does not determine a requirement.
| Route or file | Published guidance |
|---|---|
| Unified e-Visa face photo | JPEG; 35:45 aspect; within 6 months; face occupancy 70–80%; plain light-colored background. |
| Unified e-Visa passport data page | JPEG. The file is uploaded as JPEG; the exact pixel size, byte limit, and whether the image may be edited are not published — confirm them on the logged-in application screen. |
| Unified e-Visa purpose proof | The public guidance does not list an invitation, hotel booking, or other travel-purpose proof as a separate upload, so it is not part of the photo files. |
| Regular Visa physical photo | 35 × 45 mm. The common one-photo line and category two-photo lines conflict; current post/category checklist is required before choosing a count. |
| Regular Visa categories | 7 Regular Visa categories are listed. Supporting documents, passport conditions, and the photo count differ by category and by the handling embassy or consulate. |
| MFA mobile channel | The official instruction names the MFA mobile application, but how it relates to the public web service, and how its camera and gallery work, can only be confirmed in that application. |
| Regular Visa submission | The online form is an initial stage. The full package and original passport are submitted through a mission, consular office, or visa center. |
JPEG, 35:45 aspect, within 6 months, plain light-colored background, and face occupancy 70–80%. Exact upload limits are confirmed on the logged-in application screen.
No. The Unified e-Visa uses separate JPEG files for the face photo and passport data page.
The official central page contains both a common one-photo line and category-specific two-photo lines. The number is not one fixed value — it depends on your category and nationality/residence, and only the current checklist of the embassy or visa centre that handles your application settles it.
No. 35×45mm is the printed-photo size for the Regular Visa. The Unified e-Visa has its own digital image rules.
No. It organizes route-specific official guidance. Re-check the current official instructions before upload or physical submission.
Create a face photo and passport bio page for a Russia Unified e-Visa application.
Check the conditions for your route and the points to confirm before preparing files.