Egypt Visa (Embassy in Washington) Photo — at home in 60 seconds
Egyptian visa applied at the Embassy of Egypt in Washington, DC (paper application)
Take it with your phone against a plain, light wall. We crop it to the exact size (2×2 in) and check the head size, position and background against the published rules.
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Quick answer
An Egypt Visa (Embassy in Washington) Photo must be 2 × 2 in (50.8 × 50.8 mm), on a white background, taken within the last 6 months. A photo you take yourself is accepted when it meets these rules.
- Printed photo
- 2 × 2 in (50.8 × 50.8 mm)
Verified October 3, 2026 from Embassy of the Arab Republic of Egypt, Washington DC.
Photo requirements
Summarised from the official sources below.
- Printed photo
- 2 × 2 in (50.8 × 50.8 mm)
- Background
- White. Embassy: 'recent high-definition personal passport photo on a white background'.
- Photo age
- Taken within the last 6 months
More rules (2)
- One photo, stapled to the completed and signed application form.
- Some diplomatic/official categories require 2–3 photos.
Print at home or at a kiosk
Print the sheet at 100% (Actual size), never “Fit to page”, on photo paper. Each sheet has a 50 mm ruler so you can check the size.
How to take it at home
- Stand about half a metre in front of a plain, light wall, facing a window.
- Hold the phone at arm’s length or ask someone to help. The live guide checks distance, light and head position.
- Get your digital file and print sheet. Print at 100% or upload the file.
Price
Free to try. From $3.99, paid once, only if you like your photo.
Limited time offer then $6.99 from Jan 1, 2027
Your exact local price is shown before you take your photo.
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- Your photo stays on your phone Processed on your device. Never uploaded to our servers.
- Checked against the official rules Every rule comes from the issuing authority’s own website, last verified on October 3, 2026.
- Free retakes for 24 hours Not happy with it? Retake the same document up to 3 times within 24 hours.
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Official sources
Verified on October 3, 2026
- Embassy of Egypt – Visa Requirements — Embassy of the Arab Republic of Egypt, Washington DC
Questions
What size is a Egypt Visa (Embassy in Washington) Photo?
Printed: 2 × 2 in (50.8 × 50.8 mm).
Can I take my Egypt Visa (Embassy in Washington) Photo at home?
Yes. The photo is not taken at the office and no registered photographer is required, so a photo you take yourself is accepted when it meets the rules on this page.
What background is required?
White. Embassy: 'recent high-definition personal passport photo on a white background'.
How recent must the photo be?
Taken within the last 6 months.
Can I print the photo at home?
Yes. Print the sheet at 100% (Actual size) on photo paper, at home or at a pharmacy or kiosk, and check the size with the 50 mm ruler.
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