Your photo must meet the following digital requirements and be less than 6 months old.

• Technical requirements

The photo must contain the following requirements:

• Portrait photo with an aspect ratio of 4:3 or 3:4 on a smartphone;
• jpg or jpeg format;
• Size between 250 KB and 10 MB;
• Dimensions between 900 and 4500 pixels wide and 1200 and 6000 pixels high.

Scanned photos are not acceptable for our online passport service.

• Requirements for capturing the photograph

No background shadow or uneven lighting on the face

Stay a little away from the background. Check if the light source is balanced, if natural lighting is best.

True similarity

The image must have a true likeness and must not be altered or distorted in any way.

Have someone take the photo and ensure the camera is:

• 1.5 m away from the face;
• At eye level.

If the camera is too close to the face, the nose and forehead may appear larger and the ears less visible.

Gap in the head

The head should be centered with clear space around the sides and top of the head.

You have to show part of the shoulders or the upper part of the chest.

Strong contrast between image and background

Use a light background that does not contain objects or other people.

Face in full view

With the face turned towards the camera.

The eyes clearly visible

You can wear glasses in your photo.

• They cannot be sunglasses, colored or with thick frames.

• There must be no flash glare or reflection on the lens.

There should be a clear space between your eyes and the frames.

neutral expression

Have a neutral expression with your mouth closed.

No hats, hoods, bandanas or headscarves

​​​​​​Head covering or bandana should not be worn in the photo unless necessary for religious or medical reasons.

In this case, you will need an endorsement on your passport.

Selfies

No selfies as it can distort the face.

For babies

We recommend that you lay the baby on a clear, flat surface, firmly fixed to the base or the floor.

The photo must be taken above the baby, with them facing forward, with their eyes open, their face in view and without objects or people in the background.