Dominica Driving Licence Photo Requirements and Size
Prepare your Dominica driving licence application with the correct photo dimensions and print format. Follow these guidelines to get your pictures ready.
Official Photo Size and Measurements
Dominica’s law requires three recent photographs for a driving licence but does not set their dimensions[1]. This page uses 35 by 45 mm (about 1.38 by 1.77 inches) as a practical crop size.
The law does not set a head-height measurement or other portrait dimensions[1]. Confirm any photo instructions with the issuing office before printing.
Number of Photos Required
The law requires three recent photographs; one is affixed to the licence[1].
The law requires three recent photos, and one is attached to the licence[1].
Background and Portrait Rules
The official law requires recent photographs for your licence but does not specify background colours, size, or other portrait measurements[1]. Because the official rules leave background choices open, a plain white or light background is usually the best choice for clarity.
For a clear photo, use even lighting and stand a little away from the background to reduce shadows.
Glasses and Head Coverings
The law does not specify whether glasses may be worn in the photo[1].
The law does not specify rules for headwear in the photo[1]. If you choose to wear glasses or head coverings, check that your face remains fully visible and that light does not bounce off your lenses.
How to Take Your Photo at Home
You can take a photo at home, but the law does not specify a background or expression rule for it.
The law does not specify framing, clothing, or expression rules[1]. You can use the tool above to crop your photo to the suggested 35 by 45 mm size.
Printing Your Photos for Submission
The law requires three recent photographs[1]. It does not specify whether they must be printed or whether digital submissions are accepted.
The law does not specify how the photos must be submitted[1]. Check the format with the issuing office before printing.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Taking your own photo or printing it at home can sometimes lead to simple errors. Avoid using heavy digital filters or touching up your facial features, as the office needs a realistic likeness of your appearance.
Check that your printed photos are not blurry, pixelated, or printed on plain office paper instead of proper glossy photo paper. Another common error is cutting the printed photos too small or unevenly. Use a metal ruler and sharp scissors to cut along your crop lines.
Frequently asked questions
What size is a Dominica driving licence photo?
The authority publishes no single official size, but thirty-five by forty-five millimetres is widely used as a common practice crop size[1].
How many photos do I need to submit?
The law requires three recent photographs, and one of them is affixed directly to the licence[1].
Does the authority specify a background colour?
No, the official law requires recent photographs but does not specify background or other portrait measurements[1].
Can I wear glasses in the photo?
Glasses rules are unspecified by the authority[1], but you should check that your eyes remain fully visible without any flash glare.
Are digital photo submissions accepted?
The law requires three recent photographs but does not state whether they must be printed or whether digital submissions are accepted[1].
Where can I print the photos?
You can print your cropped pictures at home using a standard colour printer with glossy photo paper or take the digital file to a local photo printing kiosk.