Malagasy Driving Licence Photo Requirements and Size
Prepare your Malagasy driving licence application by reviewing the photo dimensions and submission rules issued by the transport administration.
Official Size and Guidelines
The official service page does not give a photo size. A 35 by 45 millimetre (1.38 by 1.77 inch) crop is a common studio practice, not an official requirement. Confirm the photo size with the Centre Immatriculateur before printing[1].
The official page does not state whether studios commonly use or accept this crop. Check the required size with the Centre Immatriculateur before printing.
Submission Rules and Centre Immatriculateur
Applicants must submit five printed identity photos as part of their licensing dossier[1]. These physical copies must accompany your application documents when you present them to the office. You can use the tool above to format your picture into the correct dimensions before you print it out.
In addition to your printed copies, the service also states that a photo is taken directly at the Centre Immatriculateur on dossier-submission day[1]. This means you will provide your own prints while also participating in their on-site capture process managed under the transport administration[1].
Background and Head Height Rules
No official photo background wording or printed dimensions were found in the official guidelines[1]. A 35 by 45 millimetre portrait serves as a commonly used identity-photo crop for the five printed photos requested in the licensing process[1].
Specific head height measurements, top margins, and eye line distances are not set by the authority[1]. When you take your picture at home, keep your camera at eye level and face a plain wall or window to get clear lighting.
Glasses, Headwear, and Facial Expressions
The official guidelines leave rules regarding glasses and headwear unspecified[1]. Because the official source does not give a strict instruction on whether you can wear glasses, it is safest to check directly with the local office if you normally wear them.
Rules for a neutral expression and a closed mouth are also not set by the authority[1]. Maintaining a natural, calm expression with your mouth closed is standard practice for identity documents when specific rules are absent.
Preparing and Printing Your Photos
To get your physical copies ready, you need to produce five printed identity photos for your application dossier[1]. You can crop your digital image to 35 by 45 millimetres using the tool above and arrange it onto a standard 4 by 6-inch template sheet.
Take your finished 4 by 6-inch image file to any local photo kiosk or print shop. Print it out on ordinary glossy or matte photo paper at a 100 percent scale without auto-fit scaling, then cut out your individual 35 by 45 millimetre pictures with scissors or a paper cutter.
Common Reasons Photos Are Refused
The official service page does not state photo rejection criteria. Check the required photo size with the Centre Immatriculateur before printing[1].
Other common issues include poor lighting, blurry focus, or failing to bring the required number of physical copies. Make sure you bring all five printed identity photos to satisfy the submission demands of the Centre Immatriculateur under the transport administration[1].
Frequently asked questions
What is the size of a Malagasy driving licence photo?
The authority publishes no single official size; the studio uses the size most often asked for, which is typically 35 by 45 millimetres[1].
How many photos do I need to submit?
Applicants must submit five printed identity photos[1].
Does the office take a photo of you as well?
Yes, the service states that a photo is taken at the Centre Immatriculateur on dossier-submission day[1].
Who issues the Malagasy driving licence?
The Permis de conduire is handled by the Centre Immatriculateur under the transport administration[1].
Are glasses and headwear allowed?
The rules for glasses and headwear are unspecified by the official source[1].