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Sri Lanka Passport Photo Maker

Upload any photo, the tool removes your existing background, drops in the plain white background required for Sri Lanka passport, and produces a spec-exact 35×45mm image ready to submit.

Drop your photo here
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JPG, PNG, HEIC or WebP · Max 25 MB · Face forward, eyes on the camera.

100% private, deleted after processing No sign-up to preview Spec-exact 35×45mm output

How to make a Sri Lanka passport photo in 3 steps

Upload any photo of yourself, and the tool handles the entire Sri Lanka passport spec pipeline, background removal, colour swap, spec-exact crop, file-size compression, in one pass.

1

Start from a photo you already have

A phone shot against any wall works, because the background gets replaced. Sri Lanka accepts a photo taken within the last 6 months, so an older picture will not pass. Remove glasses before you shoot, they are rejected.

2

Background replaced with plain white

Your outline, including hair and clothing edges, is separated from the original photo and composited onto the plain white that Sri Lanka requires for a passport.

3

Cropped to 35×45mm at 300 DPI

That is 413×531 pixels (1.38×1.77 inches). The head is placed 30-36mm from chin to crown, 67-80% of the frame height. Drag the crop box if you want the face sitting differently in the frame.

Understanding the Sri Lanka passport spec

Sri Lankan passport photographs are 35×45mm (3.5×4.5cm) in colour on a plain white background, with the head 30-36mm from chin to crown, taken within the last six months, with no glasses. The Department of Immigration and Emigration operates a photo studio at its head office in Battaramulla, which is where one-day service applicants are usually photographed on the spot. Supplied prints are what you need for the application form, for applications made through regional offices, and for applications lodged at a Sri Lankan mission overseas. Check which route you are using before printing.

Dimensions
35×45 mm
1.38 × 1.77 in
Resolution
300 DPI
Print-ready
Background
plain white
AI-swapped
Head height
30–36 mm
Chin to crown

Requirements at a glance

  • 35x45mm (3.5x4.5cm), colour
  • Plain white background
  • Full front view, neutral expression
  • No glasses, no head covering (religious exception)
  • Taken within the last 6 months

Where Sri Lanka passport photos are actually used

The 30-36mm head range puts Sri Lanka in the middle of the international spread, overlapping the Schengen 32-36mm band and the Indian and Nepali requirements, so one photo covers most of the visa applications a Sri Lankan passport holder will make. The main exceptions are the United States and Saudi Arabia at 2×2 inches, Malaysia at 35×50mm, and France and the Netherlands, which refuse the white background and require light grey instead.

Applications that accept this photo spec

  • Sri Lanka passport application through the DIE
  • One-day service applications at Battaramulla
  • Applications through DIE regional offices
  • Applications at a Sri Lankan embassy or high commission abroad
  • Supporting documents for dual citizenship applications
  • Visa applications made on a Sri Lankan passport

Sri Lanka passport photo FAQ

Are photos taken at the passport office in Sri Lanka?
The DIE head office at Battaramulla has a photo studio, and one-day service applicants are generally photographed there. Applications through regional offices and overseas missions rely on supplied prints, so bring compliant photographs if you are using either of those routes.

Can I wear glasses in a Sri Lankan passport photo?
No, glasses should be removed. Religious head coverings are accommodated as an exception provided the full face is visible from the bottom of the chin to the top of the forehead.

What size is a Sri Lanka passport photo?
35×45mm (1.38×1.77 inches) at 300 DPI, on a plain white background. The head must measure 30-36mm from chin to the top of the head.

What background color does Sri Lanka require for passport photos?
Plain white. A background that does not match, the wrong shade, a gradient, a shadow cast behind you, or any visible texture or pattern, is one of the most common reasons a photo is sent back. This tool replaces whatever is behind you with the one the spec asks for.

Can I take a Sri Lanka passport photo with my phone?
Yes. Modern phone cameras produce more than enough resolution for the 35×45mm output. What matters is even lighting (no harsh shadows on your face), a straight-on angle, and a neutral expression. This tool handles the background and sizing.

What file size does this tool produce?
The output JPEG is kept under 240 KB while preserving the 300 DPI resolution the spec requires. Upload limits vary between government portals and consulates, so check the one you are filing through, if it caps lower, use our Image Compressor to reduce further.

Is my uploaded photo saved on your servers?
No. It is processed in memory and discarded as soon as the result is produced. The background model runs on the server because it is too large to run in a browser; nothing is written to disk or logged.

Can I print the Sri Lanka passport photo at home?
Yes. The output is a 300 DPI JPEG at exactly 35×45mm, so any inkjet or laser printer produces the correct physical size when you print at 100% scale (not "fit to page"). Use the 4×6 print sheet option to get multiple copies on one sheet of photo paper.

Do I need to sign up or pay?
No sign-up. Making the photo and checking it against the spec is free, guests get 5 a day and a free account 0. The finished photo without the watermark is $3, paid once, or included on Pro and Business plans.

What if the background removal is not perfect?
Hair, clothing edges and skin tones come out cleanly in most photos. If an edge looks wrong, re-shoot in indirect daylight, or skip the background swap and use the crop alone.
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