The photograph must have a plain white background or, in the case where the applicant’s hat or head covering is white, a plain light grey background.
(c)
The photograph must be in sharp focus and clear with no ink marks or creases.
(d)
The photograph must be printed on high quality paper at high resolution with a matt or semi-matt finish.
(e)
The photograph must be taken with uniform lighting and must not show any flash reflection or shadow on the applicant’s face or any uneven bright spots or red eyes.
2. Dimensions
(a)
The photograph must be 35 millimeters wide by 45 millimeters long when measured without borders.
(b)
The applicant’s face must take up at least 70% of the photograph and be between 25 millimeters and 35 millimeters when measured from his chin to the crown of his head.
3. Style
(a)
The photograph must show the applicant looking directly at the camera, with eyes open and clearly visible. Both edges of the applicant’s face must be clearly shown.
(b)
The photograph must not show the applicant looking over any shoulder (portrait style) and his head must not be tilted.
(c)
No part of the applicant’s face must be obstructed by any hair.
(d)
The top of the applicant’s shoulders must be visible in the photograph.
(e)
The photograph must not show the applicant wearing any sunglasses.
(f)
If the applicant wears any optical aid, the photograph must show the applicant’s eyes clearly with no reflection off the glasses.
(g)
The photograph must not show the applicant wearing any hat or other head covering, other than a hat or other head covering which the applicant habitually wears for religious reasons or due to custom. If any such hat or other head covering is worn, the photograph must still be a full frontal view of the applicant’s head and shoulders, showing the applicant’s facial features in its entirety with eyes open and clearly visible. Both edges of the applicant’s face must be clear.
(h)
The photograph must show the applicant alone with no chair back, toys or other persons visible.