How to Prepare Your Ghana Driving Licence Photo
Preparing a clear photo for your Ghana driving licence application is straightforward when you know the correct dimensions and steps. Use the tool above to crop your image to the correct size before printing.
Official Size Guidelines
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority’s published services do not specify a photo size for a driver’s licence[1]. The authority lists biometric data capture as part of driver licensing[1]. A 35 × 45 mm (1.38 × 1.77 inch) portrait is a common practice crop, not an official requirement.
The published service page does not specify a photo dimension[1]. Check with DVLA whether you need to provide a photo for your application.
Head Height and Framing
The cited DVLA service page does not publish a head-height measurement for a driver’s licence photo[1].
Keep your shoulders straight and face the camera directly. Leave a small, even margin around your head and shoulders so your entire face is clearly visible without any awkward crowding at the edges.
Background and Lighting
DVLA lists biometric data capture in its driver-licensing process[1]. Its published service page does not specify a photo background or colour.
Good lighting helps avoid harsh shadows behind your head or under your chin. Face a bright window or use two soft lights placed in front of you at equal angles. Avoid dark rooms or heavy overhead lights that cast dark shadows over your eyes and nose.
Glasses, Headwear and Expression
The official rules leave glasses and headwear unspecified for your licence photo[1]. If you wear prescription glasses every day, you can keep them on as long as the frames do not hide your eyes and the lenses do not catch glare from nearby lights.
If you wear head coverings for religious or cultural reasons, make sure your full face remains visible from the bottom of your chin to the top of your forehead. While a calm, neutral facial expression is always best practice for official identification documents, the exact rules for your mouth and expression are not formally detailed by the authority[1].
Taking Your Photo at Home
You can easily take your licence photo at home using a digital camera or a smartphone. Ask a friend or family member to take the picture rather than taking a selfie, because selfies distort facial proportions and make your nose look too large.
Stand about 1 to 1.5 meters away from the camera, and keep the lens at your exact eye level. Take several shots in natural daylight so you can choose the clearest one with the best lighting and sharpest focus.
Printing and Submission
The cited DVLA page does not say that applicants must submit a printed photograph or specify a photo size[1]. Check with DVLA whether a photo is needed.
Take this image file to any local photo printing kiosk or print it at home on standard glossy photo sheet paper. Cut the picture carefully along the guidelines using a sharp pair of scissors or a paper cutter before you attach it to your application forms.
Using the Tool on This Page
The tool can help you crop a portrait to a 35 × 45 mm practice size and arrange it on a 4 × 6 inch sheet. DVLA does not publish this as an official photo size.
Your photo never leaves your device while you use the tool, keeping your personal pictures completely private. Once you print the sheet at a kiosk, you can cut out the individual photos for your application.
Frequently asked questions
What is the official photo size for a Ghana driving licence?
Are there specific head height rules set by the DVLA?
No head height is set by the authority[1].
What background colour should I use?
There is no photo background specification published by the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority[1].
Can I wear glasses in my licence photo?
Glasses are unspecified by the official rules[1], but you should make sure your eyes are clearly visible and free from flash glare.
How do I submit the final photograph?
The required submission type is printed[1].