To avoid your application has been rejected due to the photo being incorrect, here is some useful information to help get it right.
The correct way to take an ID card photo is to use a high-quality, recent, color image with a plain white or light-colored background, ensuring even lighting with no shadows. Face forward with a neutral expression, mouth closed, eyes open/visible, and no hair covering the face.
Key Requirements for ID Photos:
- Background: Plain white or light grey, with no objects, patterns, or other people.
- Lighting: Even, bright, and natural lighting. Avoid harsh shadows on the face or behind you.
- Expression & Pose: Neutral expression, mouth closed, facing directly into the camera.
- Appearance: No hair in front of eyes, no hats, caps, sunglasses, covering face.
- Glasses: Generally, it is best to remove them to avoid glare.
- Framing: Include head, neck, and shoulders. If required, crop the photo before submission.
- Quality: High-resolution digital photo, take the photo upright – not the side, no filters, no editing and no “selfie” angles.
Technical Tips for Digital Submission:
- Camera Position: Place the camera at eye level.
- Distance: Take the photo at arm’s length (about 1.5 meters away).
- Format: JPEG in portrait position.