Egypt Visa Photo Size: 2 × 2 Inches at the Embassy in Washington, No Fixed Size for the e-Visa
Official rules: not stated exactly, background: white. Source: egyptembassy.net, checked 28 Sep 2026.
Egypt e-Visa photo size at a glance
The Egypt e-Visa photo size is not stated exactly in the official rules; use a white background.
| Printed size | Not one size: it is not stated exactly |
|---|---|
| In other units (a conversion) | At the Egyptian Embassy in Washington: 50.8 × 50.8 mm · 5.08 × 5.08 cm · 2 × 2 in · 600 × 600 px at 300 DPI · 1200 × 1200 px at 600 DPI · ratio 1:1 (square) |
| Pixels (official rule) | Not stated; the Egyptian Embassy in Washington asks for a 2 × 2 inch photo |
| File size | Not stated in the official rules |
| Background | White |
| Head size | 50% to 69% of the photo height, chin to top of head (the official rules give none, so this is the range the US uses for square photos) |
| Source | egyptembassy.net |
| Checked | 28 Sep 2026 |
What the official pages say about the Egypt e-Visa photo
Egypt's e-Visa portal, visa2egypt.gov.eg, issues tourism visas online to nationals of the countries its FAQ lists, including India, the US, the UK, Canada and Australia. A single entry costs $30 and multiple entries $65. You register with an email address, pick the visa type and read its instructions, fill in the form and pay by card, at least 7 days before departure. Approval arrives by email; the e-Visa is then downloaded, printed and handed to the immigration officer on arrival. The disclaimer warns that incomplete applications are rejected and the processing fee is not refunded.
None of the portal's public pages gives a photo size, file type or background, so any photo rules appear only inside the application. For a visa from the Egyptian Embassy in Washington, the tourist list asks for the signed form and a copy, each with a photo, plus one recent, high-definition 2 × 2 inch photo on white, no more than 6 months old; business visas take two of the last. Neither source sets separate photo rules for children, glasses or head coverings, and holding an e-Visa does not guarantee entry: port authorities may refuse it without explanation.
Sources, checked 25 Oct 2026: Egypt e-Visa Portal (Government of Egypt), FAQ (Egypt e-Visa Portal), How do I apply (Egypt e-Visa Portal), Disclaimer (Egypt e-Visa Portal), Contact us (Egypt e-Visa Portal), Visa requirements (Embassy of Egypt, Washington DC) and Tourist and business visa requirements (Embassy of Egypt, Washington DC).
How to make your Egypt e-Visa photo
- Stand about an arm's length from the camera in front of a plain wall (white). Face a window for soft, even light.
- Add the photo on this page. It stays on your device.
- Drag and zoom until your face fills the green oval: top of the head on the top line, chin on the bottom line.
- Download the photo. The pixels, file size and format are checked before you save it.
- Upload it to the official application.
Questions and answers
What size is the Egypt e-Visa photo?
The size is not stated exactly. At the Egyptian Embassy in Washington, it is 2 × 2 inches. The official rules do not fix a pixel size. SafeResize makes a sharp 600 × 600 pixel file that fits every other rule.
What size is an Egypt visa pic in cm?
The size is not stated exactly. At the Egyptian Embassy in Washington, the size is 2 × 2 inches, which is 50.8 × 50.8 mm or 5.08 × 5.08 cm, a square. Printed at 300 DPI it is 600 × 600 pixels, and at 600 DPI 1200 × 1200 pixels. Check the official page you apply through for its size.
What file size does the Egypt e-Visa photo need to be?
The official rules do not state a file size. SafeResize shows the size of your file before you download it, so you can compare it with what the application screen asks for.
What background colour does the Egypt e-Visa photo need?
White. Stand in front of a plain wall with no pattern, and face a window so there are no shadows behind you. If your wall is not plain enough, the photo maker on this page can make the background white with an AI that runs on your device. Check the edges around your hair afterwards.
How big should my head be in the Egypt e-Visa photo?
From the chin to the top of the head, your head should fill 50% to 69% of the photo height. The official rules do not state this, so we use the range the US sets for its square 2 × 2 inch photos. The face guide in the tool shows both lines.
What photo does the Egypt e-Visa need?
The visa2egypt.gov.eg FAQ, application steps and disclaimer do not say. The steps tell you to select the type of visa and read the instructions carefully, so follow what the form shows for your visa type.
How much is the Egypt e-Visa and how early should I apply?
The portal's FAQ lists $30 for a single-entry tourism visa and $65 for multiple entries. Its home page says to create the application at least 7 days before departure, and the disclaimer says the processing fee is non-refundable.
What photo does the Egyptian embassy in the US ask for?
The Embassy of Egypt in Washington asks tourist visa applicants for the completed, signed form and a copy, each with a photo, plus one recent, high-definition 2 × 2 inch photo on a white background, no more than 6 months old. Its business visa list asks for two of those photos (its main requirements page says one).
Can an Egyptian consulate help with my e-Visa?
No. The Washington embassy says the consulate has no access to the portal and that e-Visa inquiries go to the help page on the e-Visa website. The portal's contact form takes messages in English only, up to 300 characters.
What else do the Egypt e-Visa photo rules say?
A recent passport photo (no more than 6 months old), sharp and high quality, on white. The e-Visa website is for tourist visas only. It may mainly ask for a picture of your passport photo page, so a separate face photo may not be needed every time.
Which file format should I use?
Not stated (travellers report JPEG or PNG works). SafeResize saves a JPG (JPEG) file.
Can I take this photo at home?
Yes. A photo taken at home is fine if it follows the rules above. It is easier if someone else takes it for you.
Is my photo uploaded to SafeResize?
No. The photo is processed inside your browser and never leaves your phone or computer.
Please note: Egypt does not publish photo rules for the e-Visa, so follow what the upload screen asks for (travellers report that files over 500 KB are rejected).
Source: egyptembassy.net, checked 28 Sep 2026. Rules can change, so confirm on the official page before you apply.
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