# Cyprus Passport Photo Maker, 40x50 mm

Country: Cyprus

Document: Passport

Page language: en

Page: [Cyprus Passport Photo Maker, 40x50 mm](https://onedollarpassportphoto.com/cy/passport/)

Requirements last verified: 2025-01-27

## 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 | 40 × 50 mm |
| Photo paper | glossy |
| Digital pixel dimensions | 472 × 591 px (see guide/source for applicability and minimum vs exact sizing) |
| Maximum pixel dimensions | 1200 × 1500 px |
| Digital file format | JPEG |
| Maximum digital file size | 240 KB |
| Photo age | Taken within 6 months |

## Appearance and composition

- Background: Plain white background with no shadows or patterns
- Head size: Face must occupy 70-80% of the photo height (32-40mm from chin to top of head)
- Expression: Neutral expression with mouth closed, both eyes open, looking directly at the camera
- 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.

## Common rejection reasons

- Wrong photo size — Cyprus passports require 40x50mm (4x5cm), not the standard 35x45mm European format

- Wearing glasses — Remove glasses unless you have medical documentation proving they cannot be removed

- Non-white background — Background must be plain white with no shadows, patterns, or textures

- Photo too old — Must be taken within the last 6 months showing your current appearance

- Face not centered — Head must be positioned directly facing the camera, centered in the frame

- Wrong expression — Maintain a neutral expression with mouth closed; no smiling or frowning

## Source for the document requirements

[Source linked by the document page](https://www.gov.cy/moi/en/documents/passports/)

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

## Create a photo with One Dollar Passport Photo

The service sizes, crops and checks a photo for the selected document. Its output settings are service choices, not additional government requirements.

- Digital photo download: $1 USD.
- Print-ready sheet download: $5 USD. Printing is separate.
- Optional human expert review: +$4.99 USD.

[Open the photo tool](https://onedollarpassportphoto.com/cy/passport/)