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Printed Photo Requirements
Size: 35 mm wide × 45 mm high.
Face (chin to crown): must measure between 25 mm and 35 mm, positioned centrally.
Paper: must be printed on matte or semi-matte (non-reflective) photo paper only. Glossy prints are not accepted.
Digital Photo Requirements
Dimensions: 400 × 514 pixels.
File types: jpg, jpeg, heic, heif, png.
Maximum file size: 8 MB.
Must be clear, sharp, and not pixelated.
Common Requirements (apply to both printed and digital photos)
Recency: photo must have been taken within the last 3 months.
Colour: photo must be in full colour with natural skin tones.
Lighting: even brightness across the face, with no harsh shadows.
Image clarity: face must be clearly visible, not blurry, pixelated, or distorted.
Framing: both shoulders and the full head of hair must appear in the frame.
Expression: neutral facial expression with mouth closed, eyes fully visible, looking directly at the camera.
Background: plain white only, with no patterns, textures, or shadows.
Headgear: permitted only if worn for religious or cultural reasons; must be dark in colour and must not obscure facial features.
Spectacles: allowed only if lenses are clear and untinted, with eyes fully visible. No glare or reflections should block visibility of the eyes.
Contact lenses: only clear, non-coloured contact lenses are permitted.
Red eye: photographs with red eye effect will be rejected.
Alteration: photos must not be flipped, digitally altered, or manipulated, since this may change identifiable features such as hair direction or moles.