Physical size
35 × 45 mm
The Croatian Visa Ordinance and current mission guidance use this format.
Reviewed against Croatian government, mission, and authorised-centre guidance on 17 July 2026
Croatia visa photo requirements35 × 45 mm with 30–36 mm head height
Croatia's central specification is clear, but filing locations differ on whether you need one or two prints, whether the image must be three or six months old, and whether a live photo can be taken at the visa centre.
Background and crop only. PassPhoto never changes facial features or identity.
Official format
35 × 45 mm
Colour image on high-quality photo paper.
Head framing
30–36 mm
Centred, about 67–80% of the image.
Local intake
One, two, or live capture
The receiving checklist controls.
Croatia alteration note
Croatia visa checklists for Oman and Thailand state that digitally altered photos are not accepted. PassPhoto still allows background replacement, but keeps this note visible. Confirm the exact Croatian mission or authorised-centre checklist before deciding whether to use an edited result.
Official baseline
The requirements Croatia publishes centrally
Croatia's Visa Ordinance and official image instructions define the dimensions, pose, framing, eye distance, paper quality, background, and head-covering exceptions.
Head height
About 30–36 mm
Roughly two-thirds of the image, centred, and never higher than 36 mm.
Eye distance
At least 8 mm
The official guidance describes 10 mm as the optimum pupil-to-pupil distance.
Background
Light and uniform
No pattern, with clear contrast against the face and hair; some locations require white.
Expression
Neutral
Face the camera directly with eyes open and mouth closed.
Print quality
High-quality photo paper
Croatian guidance calls for a glossy, smooth surface without visible structure.
Filing-location differences
The format is stable; quantity and intake are not
Common current route
One recent 35 × 45 mm print
Current Serbia and Singapore instructions ask for one colour image. The Serbian page repeats the light background and 30–36 mm head range.
Current Serbia instructionsEgypt filing route
Two photos within six months
Current Egypt instructions request two recent colour images, each 35 × 45 mm, on normal photo paper and against a light background.
Current Egypt instructionsLive-capture route
Print or visa-centre capture
Croatia's ordinance permits a scanned image or one taken when the application is submitted. The Ecuador checklist explicitly offers a glued print or live VFS photo.
Current Ecuador checklistBackground replacement remains available with a note
PassPhoto can create a white or uniform light background and crop to 35 × 45 mm with a 30–36 mm head-height guide. It never changes skin, hair, facial geometry, expression, clothing, or identity. Because some filing locations ban digital alteration, you decide whether to use the result after checking local instructions.
Continue to the route-aware makerCroatia visa photo FAQ
What size is a Croatia visa photo?
Croatian government and current authorised-centre guidance consistently use a 35 x 45 mm colour image. The head should occupy about two-thirds of the photo and should not exceed 36 mm from chin to top of the head.
How large should the head be?
Current VFS instructions commonly state 30 to 36 mm from the chin to the top of the head, equal to about 67 to 80 percent of a 45 mm image. Croatian government guidance also requires the head to be centred and the distance between the pupils to be at least 8 mm, with 10 mm described as optimal.
Is the background white or light-coloured?
The central Croatian guidance says light, uniform, pattern-free, and contrasting with the face and hair. Several local checklists specify white. Follow the authorised centre or mission that will receive your application.
Do I need one or two Croatia visa photos?
Many current locations request one recent 35 x 45 mm colour image. The Egypt and older Thailand checklists request two. Some locations can capture a live photo. Copy count and intake method must therefore be checked locally.
How recent must the photo be?
The rule varies by filing location. Current Croatia mission pages can specify no older than three months, while many VFS pages use six months. Use the shorter limit if your own checklist is unclear.
Can PassPhoto replace the background?
Yes, the maker remains available. However, Croatia VFS checklists for Oman and Thailand state that digitally altered photos are not accepted. PassPhoto changes only the background and crop, never skin, hair, facial geometry, expression, clothing, or identity. Use the result only after checking the rules for your filing location.
What is the Croatia visa photo size in pixels?
The Croatian government sources reviewed here specify a physical print and do not publish one national upload pixel requirement. Use a pixel or file-size value only when the official portal or receiving office publishes it.
Does PassPhoto print or submit Croatia visa photos?
No. PassPhoto prepares a downloadable crop and background. You arrange any required photo-quality printing and submit through the Croatian mission or authorised service provider handling your application.
Official sources
Verify the local checklist before printing
Croatia is in the Schengen area, but the mission or authorised centre receiving your application still controls recency, copy count, attachment, live capture, and whether an edited image is accepted.
Printing and submission are your responsibility
PassPhoto supplies a downloadable image. It does not print, submit, or guarantee acceptance. Use high-quality photo paper when a print is requested, and follow the Croatian mission or authorised service provider handling your application.