Curaçao

Curaçao driving licence photo (35×45 mm)

Required size: 35×45 mm (1.38×1.77 in). Your photo is processed on your device.

The issuing authority doesn't publish one photo size for this document, so the studio uses the size most often asked for. Check the current rules with the authority or organisation that issues it before you apply.

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Photo requirements

  • Size: 35×45 mm (1.38×1.77 in)
  • Head size: 26–30 mm from chin to top of head
  • Background: White, Light grey, Light blue
  • Privacy: Processed on your device; the photo is not uploaded

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Download or print

Download a single photo, or a sheet with several copies to print at a photo kiosk.

💡 Printing tip

Save the sheet to your phone or a USB drive and order it at a photo kiosk as a standard 4×6-inch print.

Choose an ordinary photo print, not the passport photo service.

Official specification

Official nameRijbewijs
How you hand it inPrinted photo
Photo size35×45 mm (1.38×1.77 in)
Head height (chin to top of head)26–30 mm
BackgroundWhite, Light grey, Light blue
GlassesTake them off, unless you can’t for medical reasons
Head coveringOnly for religious or medical reasons, with the face fully visible
ExpressionNeutral, mouth closed, eyes open

Curaçao Driving Licence Photo Requirements

Prepare a correct photo for your Curaçao driving licence by following official size, background, and head placement rules.

Official Size and Dimensions

Curaçao's driving-licence rules require a likeness photo, but the cited local regulation does not specify the photo's dimensions[1]. The Dutch government lists 35×45 mm for its passport and ID-card photos[2]; confirm the required size with the Curaçao issuing office.

The Curaçao regulation cited here requires a good-likeness photo but does not set a head-height measurement[1]. The Dutch photo rules specify 26–30 mm for people aged 11 and older[2]; ask the issuing office whether that standard applies to your application.

Background and Lighting

The Curaçao driving-licence regulation cited here does not specify a background[1]. The Dutch government lists an even, plain light grey, light blue, or white background for its passport and ID photos[2].

Good lighting helps the camera show your true skin tone and facial features clearly. Face a bright window for soft, even light on your face. Avoid harsh overhead lights that cast dark shadows under your eyes or nose.

Expression, Glasses, and Headwear

The Curaçao regulation cited here does not set facial-expression rules[1]. The Dutch government requires a neutral expression, a closed mouth, and a direct gaze for passport and ID photos[2].

The Curaçao regulation cited here does not specify rules for glasses or headwear[1]. The Dutch government lists conditions for glasses and exceptions for religious or certain medical head coverings on passport and ID photos[2].

Submission and Child Rules

The cited Curaçao regulation requires a good-likeness photo on the licence and says the information is entered electronically; it does not state whether applicants must bring a print or upload a file[1].

The cited sources do not specify separate child photo rules for Curaçao driving licences[1][2]. Confirm the photo instructions with the issuing office.

Taking Your Photo at Home

You can take your photo at home using a digital camera or a smartphone. Ask a friend or family member to take the picture instead of taking a selfie, because selfies distort facial features. Keep the camera at your eye level and about one to one and a half meters away from your face.

After you take the picture, you can use the tool above to crop it to the correct 35×45 mm size. The tool above helps you check your framing and prepare a copy, though the issuing authority makes the final decision on acceptance.

Printing Your Photo Sheet

The cited sources do not say whether applicants must bring prints or submit a digital photo[1][2].

Save this sheet to your phone or USB drive and take it to a local retail store or photo kiosk. Print it as an ordinary 4×6-inch glossy or matte photo, then cut out the individual 35×45 mm pictures using scissors or a paper cutter.

Frequently asked questions

What is the official size for a Curaçao driving licence photo?

The size most often asked for is 35×45 mm (1.38×1.77 in), because the authority publishes no single official size[1][2]. Confirm local acceptance with the issuing office[1][2].

What should the background look like?

The background must be an even, plain light grey, light blue, or white background[1][2].

Can I wear glasses in my driving licence photo?

Glasses are allowed under conditional rules[1][2], provided they do not block your eyes and have no glare on the lenses.

How do I print the photo at home?

You can use the tool on this page to place your cropped photo onto a standard 4x6-inch sheet, then print it at a local store kiosk.