ID photo requirements

The photo submitted as part of an ID application will be printed on the ID card. Your photo is submitted to Government as part of your application, photos that are not compliant will result in your application being rejected.

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The photo must meet all the following requirements:

• good quality, color, glossy print - no filters or editing the photo;

• less than six-months-old;

• clear, focused image with no marks or ‘red eye’;

• plain white or light grey background that contrasts with the applicant’s face;

• uniform lighting (no shadows or reflections) with appropriate brightness and contrast to show natural skin tone;

• face not tilted in any direction, looking directly at the camera;

• no glasses ** • hair off the face so that the edges of the face are visible;

• eyes open, mouth closed;

• neutral expression (not smiling, laughing or frowning); and

• smart attire. Facial Coverings ID APPLICATION GUIDE LAST UPDATED: 04 JULY 2022 24

• If the applicant usually covers their head, for religious or cultural reasons, or wears facial jewelry, these can be included in the photo provided they do not obstruct or cover facial features.

• Head coverings should be plain colored and must be worn in such a way as to show the face from the bottom of the chin to the top of the forehead, with the edges of the face visible. They should be worn in such a way as to minimise shadows and obstruction of facial features. Jewelry

• Jewelry must not obscure any part of the face, especially the area around the eyes, mouth and nose. There must be no reflection from rings or studs. **Glasses (ASICs only)

• Glasses are not allowed in photos. In rare cases they may be permitted where glasses cannot be removed for medical reasons (e.g. severe light sensitivity or recent eye surgery).

Vision impairment alone is not sufficient for medical exemption. If glasses must be worn for medical reasons: a) the frames must not obscure the eyes and there must be no reflection from the lenses; and b) a medical certificate is required. The medical certificate must: i. be signed by a registered medical practitioner; ii. state the reason why glasses cannot be removed; iii. include the medical practitioner’s full name, registration number and the address and phone number of the medical practice.