Dominica International Licence Photo Guide
Prepare your photo for a Dominica International Driving Permit with clear size and submission details. You can use the tool above to format your picture quickly.
Official Size and Dimensions
The source requires one recent coloured photograph but does not specify its dimensions[1]. This page uses 35 by 45 mm as a practical crop size.
This page uses 35 by 45 mm (about 1.38 by 1.77 inches) as a practical crop size. The authority does not specify a head-height measurement[1].
When you crop the image, keep your head centered in the frame.
Background and Lighting Rules
The authority requires one recent coloured photograph but does not specify a background[1].
Good lighting helps avoid harsh shadows on your face or dark shapes behind your head. Face a bright window or use soft indoor lamps to light your face evenly from the front.
Avoid using a strong flash directly behind you, as this can create dark shadows on the wall or cause an unwanted glare on your skin.
Glasses and Headwear
The source does not specify whether glasses may be worn in the photo[1]. If you choose to wear your everyday prescription glasses, check the final image carefully to make sure there is no flash reflection on the lenses.
The source does not specify rules for headwear in the photo[1].
Rules for Children and Infants
The source does not state separate rules for children or infants[1].
No separate child or infant photo rules are stated in the source[1].
No separate child or infant photo rules are stated in the source[1].
Taking Your Photo at Home
You can take the photo at home with a camera or smartphone.
The source does not specify camera position or expression rules[1].
Check your posture before you shoot. Stand up straight with your shoulders back and look directly forward without tilting your head up, down, or to the side.
Once you take a clear picture, you can upload it to the tool above to crop it to the correct 35 by 45 mm dimensions.
Printing and Submitting Your Photo
The source requires one recent coloured photograph but does not specify whether it must be printed or whether digital files are accepted[1]. Confirm the submission format with the Inland Revenue Division.
You can arrange your cropped 35 by 45 mm photo onto a standard 4 by 6-inch photo sheet using the tool above. Save the sheet and print it at any local photo kiosk on glossy or matte photo paper.
Cut the printed photo carefully along the edges using scissors or a paper cutter before you submit it to the Inland Revenue Division, Government of Dominica[1].
The source does not specify paper or print-quality requirements[1].
Frequently asked questions
What size is required for a Dominica International Driving Permit photo?
The authority publishes no single official size, but 35 by 45 mm (1.38 by 1.77 inches) is used as a common practice crop size[1].
Does the background have to be a specific colour?
The authority requires one recent colour photograph but does not specify a background colour[1].
Can I wear glasses in my photo?
The source does not specify rules for glasses[1].
Are head coverings permitted?
The source does not specify rules for headwear[1].
How do I submit the final photo?
The source requires one recent coloured photograph but does not say whether it must be printed[1].