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Photo size
Width: 35-40 mm
Height: 45-50 mm
Face (chin to crown): 32-36 mm
Photo quality
Taken within the last 6 months
Colour, dye-sublimation prints only (no inkjet)
Glossy, heavy paper, minimum 200 gsm
Image must be sharp, clear, no marks or red-eye
Background plain white or light, contrasting with face
Even lighting, natural skin tone, correct brightness/contrast
Face centred, straight at camera, edges fully visible
Not allowed: editing or retouching, shadows, reflections, tilted head, hair covering face
Expression
Age 3 and over: neutral, eyes open, mouth closed
Under 3: mouth may be open, no other person visible
Head and face accessories
Nothing on head or face except for accepted exceptions
Religious coverings
Permitted if normally worn
Must be plain, no patterns
Entire face visible: chin to forehead, sides of face clear
Jewellery and piercings
Permitted if usual, but must not block eyes, nose, or mouth
No reflections from studs or rings
Glasses
Not allowed unless medically required and cannot be removed
If worn: frames clear of eyes, no lens reflections
Vision problems alone are not valid reason
Hearing aids
Permitted if normally worn, for all ages