Fijian driving licence photo (35×45 mm)

Official Size and Head Dimensions

You need a photo that measures 35 by 45 millimetres (1.38 by 1.77 inches) for your Fijian driving licence^[1]. The Land Transport Authority of Fiji sets this exact official size requirement for all applicants^[1]. You must make sure your picture adheres strictly to these dimensions so your application is not delayed.

Your head height must measure between 25.4 and 36 millimetres from the bottom of your chin to the top of your head^[1]. The authority also describes this required head height as 70 to 80 percent, or one inch, of the total picture height^[1]. Measuring this correctly helps you meet the official visual standards set for drivers in Fiji.

Who Takes the Photo and Submission Rules

Applicants for new or renewed licences must provide a recent printed photo that is no more than 90 days old^[1].

The Land Transport Authority of Fiji requires applicants to provide a recent printed photo and recommends using a professional photo studio^[1]. Check with the authority if you need to confirm how to submit your photo.

Applicants provide a printed photo^[1]. If you prepare one at home, check with the authority about submission procedures before applying.

Background and Lighting Standards

Your photo must feature a plain light background^[2]. This background requirement follows the official Fiji Immigration passport photo guidelines to ensure your face stands out clearly without any distracting patterns or objects behind you^[2].

When you set up your shooting area, look for a blank wall that is white or off-white. Avoid textured wallpaper, patterned curtains, or dark paint colours. Good lighting is just as important as the background colour. Make sure your lighting falls evenly across your face and the background behind you to prevent dark shadows.

Facial Expression and Glasses

You must maintain a neutral expression when your photo is taken^[1].

Glasses are allowed only under certain conditions^[2]. The guidance does not establish that all prescription glasses are acceptable or that sunglasses, tinted lenses, or thick frames are refused. Check the official photo guidance before wearing glasses^[2].

Taking Your Photo at Home

You can take your photo at home by following a few simple steps. Stand about one to one and a half metres away from the camera lens to avoid distortion. Keep the camera at your exact eye level rather than pointing it up or down.

Ask a friend or family member to take the picture for you instead of holding the camera in your hand. This helps keep your posture straight and your shoulders level. You can use the tool above to crop your image to the required 35 by 45 millimetre size before printing^[1]. The tool runs directly inside your web browser, which means your photo files never leave your personal device.

Printing Your Photo at a Kiosk

After you crop your image, you can place it onto an ordinary four by six inch photo sheet. Take this digital file or printed sheet to a local photo kiosk to get standard prints made.

Check that your printed photo measures 35 by 45 millimetres^[1]. The authority recommends using a professional photo studio^[1].

Common Reasons Photos Are Refused

The photo must be no more than 90 days old^[1].

The head must measure 25.4 to 36 millimetres from chin to crown, and the expression must be neutral^[1]. The photo guidance calls for a plain light background^[2].