# 🇦🇲Armenia ID Card Photo

Country: Armenia

Document: ID Card

Page language: en

Page: [🇦🇲Armenia ID Card Photo](https://onedollarpassportphoto.com/am/id/)

Requirements last verified: 2026-01-26

Applies to: Understanding the ID card photo standard and preparing before your photo is taken at the issuing office.

Does not apply to: Supplying your own photo. The issuing office photographs you on site; outside photos are not accepted for the ID card.

The issuing office takes the photo in person. Applicants cannot supply their own photo for this document.

## Photo specifications

These are document-specific values from the page data. Printed and digital requirements may apply to different application routes; consult the guide and sources below.

| Requirement | Value |
|---|---|
| Photo dimensions | 30 × 40 mm |
| Photo paper | glossy |
| Digital pixel dimensions | 354 × 472 px (see guide/source for applicability and minimum vs exact sizing) |
| Maximum pixel dimensions | 708 × 944 px |
| Photo age | Taken within 6 months |

## Appearance and composition

- Background: Plain white background with no shadows or patterns
- Head size: Face should occupy 70-80% of the photo height (approximately 28-32mm)
- Expression: Neutral expression with mouth closed, both eyes open and visible
- Glasses: Not permitted.
- Even lighting; no harsh shadows.
- Filters, beauty modes and retouching are forbidden.
- Color photo.
- Head coverings are permitted for religious reasons; check the source for conditions.
- Uniforms are restricted; check the source for exceptions.
- No earphones or wireless devices.

## What to expect at your appointment

Understanding the ID card photo standard and preparing before your photo is taken at the issuing office.

[Read the official requirements](https://avv.police.am/)

## How to prepare

Sort these before your appointment and the photo passes first time.

-   Wrong dimensions — Photo must be exactly 30x40mm (3x4 cm), not the standard 35x45mm passport size
-   Incorrect background — Background must be plain white with no shadows, patterns, or gradients
-   Glasses causing glare — Remove glasses or ensure they don't obscure eyes or create reflections
-   Head covering violation — Head coverings only allowed for documented religious or medical reasons
-   Face not centered — Face must be centered and looking directly at the camera
-   Expression not neutral — Smiling, frowning, or open mouth will cause rejection

## Common rejection reasons

- Wrong dimensions — Photo must be exactly 30x40mm (3x4 cm), not the standard 35x45mm passport size

- Incorrect background — Background must be plain white with no shadows, patterns, or gradients

- Glasses causing glare — Remove glasses or ensure they don't obscure eyes or create reflections

- Head covering violation — Head coverings only allowed for documented religious or medical reasons

- Face not centered — Face must be centered and looking directly at the camera

- Expression not neutral — Smiling, frowning, or open mouth will cause rejection

## Source for the document requirements

[Source linked by the document page](https://avv.police.am/)

The complete guide below includes additional sources and application-specific qualifications when available.