Bosnia and Herzegovina National ID Card Photo Guide
Read the official photo rules for your Bosnia and Herzegovina national ID card and find out how to prepare using the tool on this page.
Official Size Requirements
The authority does not publish a national ID print-photo size because the applicant is photographed during biometric data collection[1]. A 35 by 45 mm (about 1.38 by 1.77 in) crop is only a practice guide, not a required size.
The authority does not set a print-photo size for this application[1]. A 35 by 45 mm crop is only a practice guide.
Head Height and Framing
The cited biometric data rulebook does not give a head-height measurement[1].
The authority takes the ID photo at the service counter, so a home crop is not the submitted photo[1].
If you want to practice framing your face, center your head and leave a little space around your shoulders and hair. Since there is no official rule for head height, any standard portrait framing works well for your personal test prints.
Where the Photo is Taken
For this official document, you are photographed at the service counter as part of biometric data acquisition[1]. Cantonal Ministries of Interior, the Ministry of Interior of Republika Srpska, or the competent authority of Brčko District handle this process directly[2][1].
The photo is taken during biometric data acquisition at the service counter[1]. You do not need to bring a finished photo print from home for this specific document.
Background and Lighting Rules
The rulebook requires uniform lighting and no shadows or flash reflection on the face. It does not specify an exact background color[1].
When you take a practice picture at home, try to stand facing a soft light source like a large window. Avoid harsh overhead lights that cast dark shadows under your nose or chin. Keeping your lighting even helps you create a clear test image that highlights your features properly[1].
You can check your test shots on your screen to verify that no bright spots or glares appear on your skin[2][1]. Standing a bit away from the wall can also stop dark shadows from forming behind your head.
Glasses, Headwear, and Expression
The cited rulebook does not specify rules for glasses or headwear[1].
The photo for the ID card is taken at the service counter[1].
The cited rulebook does not specify rules for glasses or headwear[1]. Ask the office if you have questions before your appointment.
Age Limits for Infants
The supplied research says this document is not issued as a national identity card to infants[1]. Check with the competent authority which document is available for a child.
The supplied sources do not establish an age bracket for national ID cards. The applicant is photographed during in-person biometric data acquisition[1].
Preparing Your Digital Files
Before You Go
Check with the competent authority about what to bring and when to visit.
Since the staff captures your biometric data and photo in person, you just need to arrive on time and follow the instructions given by the counter staff.
Taking a Practice Photo at Home
You can use a digital camera or phone to take a test photo for your own records or practice.
Ask a friend to help you take the picture from a short distance away. Look directly at the camera lens with a relaxed face and steady posture.
Frequently asked questions
What is the official size for a Bosnia and Herzegovina national ID photo?
The authority does not publish a print-photo size for national ID applications; the photo is taken during biometric data acquisition[1].
Do I need to bring my own printed photo to the office?
No, you are photographed at the service counter as part of biometric data acquisition[1].
Are glasses allowed in the photo?
Glasses are unspecified in the official rulebook[1].
Can I get a national ID card for an infant?
The document is not issued as a national identity card to infants[1].
What are the background color rules?
There is no exact background color specified in the cited rulebook, but you must have uniform lighting and no shadows or flash reflection on the face[1].
Who takes the official ID photo?
The photo is taken by the authority at the service counter during biometric data acquisition[1].