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Photo size and format
Physical dimensions: 35 mm × 45 mm
Digital size: approximately 630 × 810 pixels
Accepted file type (for online submission): JPEG/JPG
File size: generally 10 KB to 200 KB
Color depth: 24-bit color
Background
Must be plain white or very light off-white
No patterns, textures, shadows, or visible objects
Lighting must be uniform with no color gradients
Head position and framing
Face should be centered and facing forward
The head (from chin to top of hair) should fill about 70–80% of the photo height
Entire head must be visible; no part cropped out
Upper shoulders should appear in the photo
Facial expression and eyes
Neutral facial expression only
Eyes open and clearly visible
Must look straight into the camera
No red-eye, reflections, or shadows on the face
Clothing
Wear regular everyday clothing
Avoid white or very light colors that may blend into the background
Do not wear uniforms, camouflage, or highly patterned clothes
Headwear and accessories
Hats, caps, and headbands are not allowed
Religious head coverings are permitted if the full face remains visible
Sunglasses are not allowed; clear prescription glasses are acceptable if there is no glare and the eyes are fully visible
Lighting and photo quality
Lighting must be even with no harsh shadows
Photo must be sharp, well-focused, and show natural skin tones
Do not apply filters, heavy editing, or retouching
Photo age
Must be taken within the last six months