Head must occupy 70 to 80% of the photograph measured from the botton of the chin to the top of the head
Background color:
White
Resolution:
≥300 dpi
Paper type:
Matte
Digital Photo Size:
826×1062 pixels
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Photo age, size, and framing
The photograph must have been taken within the last six months.
It must measure between 35 mm and 45 mm in width.
The photograph must be a close-up showing your head and the top of your shoulders, with your face occupying approximately 70% to 80% of the image.
Image quality
The photograph must be sharp, clear, and in focus. It must be of high quality and must not contain ink marks, creases, blurring, or pixelation.
The photograph must be printed at high resolution on high-quality photo paper.
If the photograph was taken with a digital camera, it must be a high-quality colour image printed on photo-quality paper.
Colour, brightness, and contrast
The photograph must be in colour and must show neutral colours.
Your skin tone must appear natural.
The photograph must have suitable brightness and contrast, and it must not be too dark, too bright, or washed out.
Background and lighting
The photograph must be taken against a plain, light-coloured background.
The lighting must be even across the entire photograph.
There must be no shadows or flash reflections on your face, and the photograph must not show red eye.
Face position and visibility
You must face the camera directly and squarely.
You must not look over one shoulder, tilt your head, or look away from the camera.
Both sides of your face must be clearly visible.
Your eyes must be open and clearly visible, and your hair must not cover your eyes.
Expression and appearance
You must look directly at the camera with a neutral expression and your mouth closed.
You must be the only person in the photograph.
Glasses
If you wear glasses, your eyes must be clearly visible in the photograph.
There must be no flash reflection on the lenses, and tinted lenses are not allowed.
The frames must not cover any part of your eyes. If possible, you should avoid heavy frames and wear lighter-framed glasses instead.
Head coverings
Head coverings are not permitted unless they are worn for religious reasons.
If you wear a head covering for religious reasons, your facial features must still be clearly visible from the bottom of your chin to the top of your forehead.
Both sides of your face must also be clearly shown.
