Preparing Your Egyptian Driving Licence Photo
If you need a photo for your Egyptian driving licence, you must understand what the traffic department requires and what size works best for your application. Preparing your own picture can save you time and money before you visit the office.
Understanding Official Size and Requirements
The Traffic Department FAQ says the licence bears the applicant's photo with the department seal, but it does not give photo dimensions[1].
The FAQ does not specify photo dimensions or say whether applicants must supply a printed photo[1]. Check with your local traffic office about its process.
Ask your local traffic office how it handles driving licence photos.
Recommended Dimensions and Head Height
A 40×60 mm (1.57×2.36 in) crop is a common practical photo size in Egypt, but it is not an official driving licence specification. Confirm the size with your traffic office before printing.
The FAQ does not specify a head-height measurement[1]. If you prepare a photo, confirm the desired crop with your traffic office.
If your traffic office asks you to provide a photo, confirm the crop and print dimensions with it before printing.
Background Colors and Lighting Guidelines
The cited official material does not specify a photo background color. A 4 × 6 cm photo is commonly used for physical applications in Egypt, but this is not an official licence specification[1].
The cited official material does not specify a background color[1].
To get the best results at home, stand a short distance away from a plain wall. This helps reduce harsh shadows behind your head. Face a window or a soft light source so your face is evenly lit on both sides.
Glasses, Headwear, and Facial Expressions
The FAQ does not specify rules for glasses or headwear[1].
The source does not specify rules for glasses, expression, or whether the mouth should be closed[1].
If you normally wear glasses, you can try taking one set of photos with them and one without them. That way, you have options if the official asks you to remove them at the counter.
Taking Your Photo at Home Step by Step
You do not always need to visit a studio to get a usable photo for your application. You can take your picture at home using a digital camera or smartphone. Ask a friend or family member to take the photo for you instead of holding the camera yourself.
If your traffic office asks you to provide a photo, check with it about the preferred framing and size before printing.
Set the camera at eye level and take several clear photos. Ask your traffic office whether it has photo instructions.
Printing and Submitting Your Physical Photo
The FAQ says the licence bears the applicant's photo, but does not say whether the applicant must provide a physical print[1]. Ask your traffic office how to submit a photo, if one is required.
The FAQ says the licence bears the applicant's photo with the Traffic Department seal[1]. It does not explain who attaches the photo or how applicants submit it.
If the office asks you to provide a printed photo, ask it about paper and print requirements before printing.
Frequently asked questions
What is the official size of an Egyptian driving licence photo?
The Traffic Department FAQ does not give a photo size[1]. A 40×60 mm crop is a common practical size in Egypt, not an official licence specification.
Does the authority set a specific head height?
The cited FAQ does not specify a head-height measurement[1].
What background color is required?
The cited official material does not specify a background color[1].
Are glasses allowed in the photo?
Glasses are unspecified in the official guidelines[1].
Is the photo submission digital or printed?
The FAQ does not say whether applicants submit a printed photo[1].
Can I take the photo at home?
Yes, you can take the photo at home using a digital camera or smartphone, but you should always confirm the requirements with your traffic office.