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The Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport issued circular no. 23176/8.3 of 20/10/2016 regarding the photograph that must be displayed on driving licenses.

The technological systems of the Civil Motorization will automatically reject photographs of driving licenses for obtaining or renewal, if they do not comply with the following characteristics:

Photo format

The photo must be of the “Front Image” type, as defined by the ICAO 9303 and ISO 19794-5 standards.

General characteristics

  • If multiple photos are required for the same person, they must be identical.
  • The photo must be recent (no more than six months old).
  • The photo must be 40-45 mm high by 32-35 mm wide. The size of the passport photo is determined by the size of the card's frame where the photo is displayed for automatic acquisition by the software.
  • The photo must not have any writing on it and must not be damaged.
Example: photo with earring not allowed, correct photo allowed
  • Printed on high-quality, high-resolution paper; matte paper is recommended. This tip helps ensure the photo is of sufficient quality for automatic processing without any significant acquisition issues.
Print quality example: two photos not allowed and one allowed

Framing and position

  • The background should be uniform, preferably light gray, cream, or light blue, or white. This optimizes contrast parameters, resulting in better image quality that's easier to process with automatic systems.
  • The photo must show only the subject. No other objects or subjects are permitted.
Example: Only the subject should appear in the photo
  • The photo should show the entire head and tops of the shoulders, so that the height of the head is 60%–90% of the height of the photo. This creates a well-centered photo that appears neither too close nor too far away.
Framing example: two photos not allowed and one allowed
  • The face must not be tilted either laterally or vertically, and artistic positions (i.e., face turned, shoulders raised, and the like) are not permitted. Furthermore, the face must be facing the camera and the gaze must be directed toward the lens. The image is required to be "frontal" because this will be the scan performed by the automatic systems.
Example of face position: two photos not allowed and one allowed
  • The head should be centered vertically.
Example of vertical head centering
  • The expression must be neutral, and the subject must have his mouth closed and his eyes clearly visible and open.

Focus, colors, brightness and contrast

  • There must be no shadows on the face or background. Any shadows could affect the comparison with the image that will be automatically scanned during recognition.
Example of shadows on the face: two photos not allowed and one allowed
  • The photo must be in focus and clearly distinguishable.
Focus example: Blurred photo not allowed and in-focus photo allowed
  • There should be no overexposure or underexposure. This ensures that the photo quality can be processed using automatic software without any significant acquisition issues.
Exposure example: two photos not allowed and one allowed
  • The depth of field must be sufficient to clearly show both the front of the face (from the crown of the head to the chin) and both sides of the face (from ear to ear). In fact, both the forehead and the chin, like both ears, are important references used for automatic recognition.
  • Eyes must be clearly visible. Photos with red eyes are not permitted. Eyes are also important facial features during automatic recognition.
Example of depth of field and eye visibility
  • The photo must have appropriate contrast and brightness so that facial features are clearly defined. This allows for optimal resolution of the features and facial parts used as reference during automatic recognition.
  • The photo must be in color, and the colors must be natural. Photos with colors other than actual ones are not permitted. Otherwise, the automatic recognition system's response may be affected.
Example of natural colors: photo with a color cast not allowed
  • The background must be evenly lit.

Ornaments, glasses and covers

  • Head coverings are not permitted unless there are religious reasons. If you are required to wear a head covering for religious reasons, you must still clearly show your face.
Examples of headwear and veils: prohibited and permitted photos
  • Any headgear or veil may cover the subject's face, thus preventing the subject from being recognized.
  • The eyes must not be covered by hair.
Example: eyes should not be covered by hair
  • Glasses with colored lenses are not permitted. Lenses must be clear so that the eyes are clearly visible. The eyes must always be clearly visible, both for visual recognition and because the eyes are important reference parameters during automatic recognition.
Example of glasses with colored lenses: photos not allowed and photos allowed
  • The frame of the glasses must not cover the eyes.
Example of glasses frame: photos not allowed and photos allowed
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We'll take care of it.

If you have any questions about the photo, bring it to the driving school before submitting it: we'll check it together and prevent the DMV from rejecting your application. For information, call 050 542631 .

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