Photos undamaged, in color, with good sharpness; dimensions 35mm × 45mm; performed not earlier than within 6 months before the date of submission of the application; showing the face of an EU citizen or a family member of an EU citizen from the top of the head to the top of the shoulders, so that the face takes up 70-80% of the photograph; showing clearly the eyes, especially the pupils; the eye line should be parallel to the top edge of the photo; on a uniform light background, in a frontal position, showing a person looking straight ahead, with eyes open and uncovered hair, with a natural facial expression and closed mouth, with a natural skin color. If the application concerns a person with congenital or acquired vision defects, the photograph attached to the application may show that person wearing dark glasses. In the case of a person wearing a headgear in accordance with the principles of his religion, the photograph may show that person with a headgear. Headgear must not cover or distort the oval of the face.
