Armenia eVisa Photo & Passport Requirements

Official guide to Armenia eVisa facial photo and passport biodata page uploads — file rules, examples, validity requirements and step-by-step instructions for the online application.

Mandatory Identity Documents for Armenia eVisa

Every Armenia electronic visa (eVisa) application requires two mandatory identity uploads: a colour facial photograph and a scan of your passport biodata page. Both files are submitted in the online application before payment — together with any nationality-specific supporting documents.

E Services reviewers cross-check your facial photo against the passport image and the personal details you enter in the form. Uploading clear, correctly labelled files the first time helps avoid holds, re-upload requests or rejection during the standard 3–4 business day processing window.

Facial Photo — Compliance Reference Chart

Use the chart below to check your Armenia eVisa portrait before upload. Each row compares a common mistake (✗) with an acceptable version (✓).

Armenia eVisa facial photo requirements chart comparing incorrect and correct photographs for glasses, shadows, blur, flash, skin glare and resolution
Facial photo reference — incorrect (✗) vs acceptable (✓) examples for common upload issues
  • No tinted glasses — clear prescription lenses only, eyes fully visible
  • Even lighting — no heavy shadow across the face
  • Sharp focus — no motion blur or soft camera shake
  • Natural light — avoid flash burn-out or overexposure
  • Matte skin tone — no glare from oily skin or makeup
  • Correct framing — high resolution, head and shoulders centred

Facial Photo — Technical Specifications

These limits apply to the Facial photo upload field in the Armenia eVisa application portal.

Upload slot
Facial photo — separate from the passport scan field
File formats
JPEG (.jpg), PNG or BMP only (no PDF)
Maximum file size
6 MB
Maximum dimensions
6000 × 6000 pixels
Recommended size
At least 600 × 600 pixels for clear facial detail
Colour
Colour photograph only — no black-and-white or sepia
Background
Plain light background (white, off-white or light grey)
Framing
Head and shoulders centred; face ~70–80% of image height
Recency
Taken within the last 6 months; must match current appearance
Expression
Neutral expression, mouth closed, both eyes open and visible

Facial Photo — Do's and Don'ts

Do

  • Plain white or light grey background with no patterns
  • Face centred, looking straight at the camera
  • Even lighting on both sides of the face
  • Clear prescription glasses only — no glare on lenses
  • Recent image matching your current appearance
  • High resolution so eyes, nose and mouth are sharp

Don't

  • Angled selfies or busy, coloured backgrounds
  • Sunglasses, tinted lenses or eyes hidden by hair
  • Heavy filters, beauty apps or AI face edits
  • Group photos cropped to show one person
  • Scanned printouts of old passport photos
  • Blurry, dark, overexposed or low-resolution files

Passport Biodata Page — Scan Requirements

Upload a clear image of your passport biodata (photo) page in the Passport scan (front) field. Reviewers verify that the MRZ, printed details and portrait match your facial photo and application form.

Sample Armenia eVisa passport biodata page scan showing photograph, personal details and machine-readable zone at the bottom
Passport biodata page — upload the full data page with readable text and MRZ lines
What to upload
Passport biodata (data) page — the page with your photo, personal details and MRZ
File formats
JPEG (.jpg), PNG, BMP or PDF
Maximum file size
6 MB
Maximum dimensions
6000 × 6000 pixels (image uploads only)
Passport validity
Valid at least 3 months after your intended departure from Armenia
Blank pages
At least 2 visa pages free from stamps or marks
Issue date
Passport issued within the last 10 years
Image quality
All text, photo and MRZ lines must be sharp and legible
Framing
Full biodata page visible — no cropped edges, shadows or fingers
Form matching
Surname, given names, number and dates must match your application exactly
  • Use a flatbed scanner or lay the passport open on a plain surface before photographing
  • Turn off flash and avoid reflections on the laminate or holographic features
  • Upload the biodata page only — do not submit visa pages or cover unless requested
  • Use the Passport scan slot only — never upload your passport page as the facial photo
  • Each traveller in a family or group application needs a separate passport file

Passport Scan — Do's and Don'ts

Do

  • Full biodata page captured in one image or PDF
  • Scanner or phone photo taken straight-on, not at an angle
  • Even lighting with all corners and MRZ lines visible
  • Passport number and expiry date match the application form
  • PDF export from a scanner when image quality is higher
  • Machine-readable zone (two lines at bottom) fully readable

Don't

  • Cropped edges hiding passport number or expiry date
  • Glare, blur or low resolution making text unreadable
  • Uploading a visa page, cover or stamp page instead of biodata
  • Expired passport or fewer than 2 blank visa pages
  • Passport issued more than 10 years ago
  • Details on the scan that do not match the online form

How to Upload Photo and Passport Online

Follow these six steps to prepare both identity files and submit them in the correct application fields.

  1. Prepare your facial photograph

    Take or select a recent passport-style colour photo on a plain background. Face the camera directly, keep both eyes visible and do not use filters or beauty apps.

  2. Scan your passport biodata page

    Capture the full data page — photo, personal details and MRZ lines. Save as JPG, PNG, BMP or PDF under 6 MB. Confirm your passport meets validity and blank-page rules.

  3. Check both files before you apply

    Facial photo: JPG, PNG or BMP only, max 6000×6000 px. Passport scan: same size limit for images, or PDF. Names and passport number must match what you will enter in the form.

  4. Open the online application

    Start the Armenia eVisa application, select nationality and visa type, then complete traveller and passport details exactly as printed in your document.

  5. Upload photo and passport in the correct slots

    Use Facial photo for your portrait and Passport scan (front) for the biodata page. Preview each thumbnail — swapping files or using the wrong slot is a common cause of delay.

  6. Submit payment to begin processing

    Add any nationality-specific supporting documents, review all uploads and pay the visa fee. Processing starts only after both identity files and payment are complete.

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Photo & Passport Requirements Guide

Expand any section for detailed guidance on facial photo rules, passport scan standards, upload fields and common rejection reasons.

Why Photo and Passport Uploads Are Required

Every Armenia eVisa application needs two core identity files: a facial photograph and a passport biodata page scan. Reviewers cross-check both against the details you enter in the form and against border records on arrival.

Missing, blurry or mismatched documents are among the most frequent causes of processing delays. Uploading compliant files in the correct fields the first time helps keep your application on the standard 3–4 business day timeline.

Facial Photo Standards for Armenia eVisa

Your upload must be a passport-style colour portrait: head and shoulders visible, plain light background, neutral expression and eyes open. The face should fill most of the frame without being cropped at the chin or forehead.

Prescription glasses are allowed if there is no glare and eyes remain visible. Sunglasses, tinted lenses and casual headwear are not accepted unless worn daily for religious reasons with the full face showing.

Children and infants follow the same rules. For babies, photograph from above on a plain white sheet with soft, even lighting.

Passport Biodata Page Scan Standards

Upload a clear image of the entire biodata (photo) page — the page with your passport portrait, personal details and machine-readable zone (MRZ) at the bottom. The travel document itself must be valid at least 3 months after your intended departure, have 2 blank pages and have been issued within the last 10 years.

Accepted upload formats are JPG, PNG, BMP or PDF up to 6 MB. Image uploads must not exceed 6000×6000 pixels. Every character in the MRZ and printed fields must be readable.

Names, passport number and dates of birth and expiry entered in the application must match the scan exactly.

Correct Upload Fields in the Application Portal

The online form has separate slots for each file type:

  • Facial photo — your standalone portrait (JPG, PNG or BMP only)
  • Passport scan (front) — full biodata page (JPG, PNG, BMP or PDF)

Do not swap these fields. Uploading a passport page as your facial photo, or a portrait in the passport slot, will delay review. See the how to apply guide for the full wizard.

Common Photo and Passport Upload Mistakes

Wrong file in wrong field: The facial photo and passport scan are uploaded separately — never interchange them.

Poor image quality: Blur, glare, shadows or heavy compression make identity checks impossible.

Cropped passport page: Missing corners or MRZ lines require a new upload.

Outdated portrait: Photos taken years ago or before major appearance changes may be rejected.

Expired or invalid passport: Check validity, blank pages and issue date before you scan.

Mandatory vs Nationality-Specific Documents

Every applicant must provide a facial photo and passport biodata scan. Additional supporting documents (Set A or Set B) depend on your passport nationality.

Review the eligible countries list before you start. Photo and passport rules are universal; only supplementary papers vary by country.

Capturing Good Files with a Smartphone

For your portrait: stand before a plain wall, use the rear camera at eye level, disable beauty filters and crop to head-and-shoulders.

For your passport: lay the open book flat on a table, shoot straight down or from directly above, and avoid flash reflecting off the laminate.

Ready to apply? Start your Armenia eVisa application or read the visa FAQ for more document questions.