The digital photo must be 826 × 1062 pixels with a resolution of 600 DPI
The file format must be JPEG, and the paper type must be matte.
The photo must be suitable for both printing and online submission.
General Conditions
The photo must be taken within the last six months and must be in color.
It must be clear, sharp, and in focus, without ink marks, creases, or digital alterations.
It must be professionally printed or taken in a passport photo booth.
The background must be plain and light-colored.
Pose and Expression
The subject must face forward, looking straight at the camera, with the full head visible. The face must not be tilted, and both edges of the face must be shown.
The subject must have a neutral expression with the mouth closed.
The eyes must be open, fully visible, and not covered by hair or the frames of spectacles.
Style and Lighting
The photograph must have appropriate brightness and contrast and be color neutral.
The subject must face squarely at the camera and not be shown in portrait style or looking over one shoulder.
Both edges of the face must be clearly visible.
The photo must be taken with uniform lighting that does not create shadows or flash reflections on the face, and it must not show red eye.
Glasses
If the subject wears glasses, the photograph must show the eyes clearly with no flash reflection on the lenses.
Tinted lenses and sunglasses are not permitted.
The frames must not cover any part of the eyes, and lighter frames are preferred over heavy ones.
Head Coverings
Head coverings are not permitted except for religious or medical reasons.
When worn, the facial features from the bottom of the chin to the top of the forehead and both edges of the face must be clearly visible.
