Brunei National Identity Card Photo Requirements
Get the exact official photo size and rules for your Brunei Kad Pengenalan Pintar application before you take your picture.
Official Size and Dimensions
The photograph must be 35 by 45 millimeters and have no border[1]. The regulation also sets requirements for the image and paper. Check with the Department for current application and photo-submission steps.
The regulation requires a borderless color photograph[1]. Check with the Department for current submission steps.
Head Position and Face Requirements
The photo must show your full face and both ears[1]. The distance from the chin to the top of the head must be at least 26 millimeters[1].
Keep your head straight and look directly forward at the camera lens. Do not tilt your head up, down, or to the side. Stand or sit about one to one and a half meters away from the camera to avoid any distortion of your facial features. Ask a friend or family member to take the picture for you instead of trying to take a selfie.
Background and Lighting Requirements
Regulations require a plain background and balanced lighting without shadows[1]. No specific color is specified for the background by the authority[1], but a clean, neutral wall works best. Face a window with soft natural light or use even room lighting to avoid dark shadows on the wall behind you.
Check that your face is evenly lit without bright hot spots or dark patches. Balanced lighting helps the registration staff see your true skin tone and facial features clearly without interference from bad shadows.
Glasses, Expression, and Headwear Rules
You must remove all headgear unless you wear customary religious or racial headwear[1]. Even if you wear permitted religious or racial headwear, it must not conceal any part of your facial features[1]. The regulations do not state a specific rule for glasses[1], but taking them off is often the safest choice to prevent reflections or tinted lenses from hiding your eyes.
The cited regulation does not specify an expression or require a closed mouth.
Rules for Children and Infants
The official regulations give general identity-photo criteria for all applicants and do not state a special infant rule[1]. If you are taking a photo for a baby or a young child, you still need to follow the core rules as closely as possible.
The regulation gives general photo criteria and does not set a special rule for infants[1]. If taking a child's photo, try to show the full face and both ears, with the chin-to-crown height at least 26 millimeters[1].
Preparing and Printing Your Photo
Because the authority requires a physical, printed submission[2], you must prepare your image carefully. You can use the tool above to crop your photo to the exact 35 by 45 millimeter size and arrange it on a digital sheet. Print this sheet as an ordinary 4 by 6 inch photo at a local print kiosk.
Make sure you print it at actual size without scaling or auto-fitting options that might change the dimensions. Once printed, cut out the 35 by 45 millimeter photo cleanly along the edges. The tool above simply helps you prepare and format the file, but the issuing authority always makes the final decision on whether to accept your printed picture.
Frequently asked questions
How much of the photo must my head take up?
The distance from the bottom of your chin to the top of your head must be at least 26 millimeters[1].
Can I wear a religious head covering?
Yes, customary religious or racial headwear is permitted as long as it does not conceal your facial features[1].
What background color do I need to use?
Regulations require a plain background with balanced lighting, and no specific color is set by the authority[1].
How do I print the photo for my application?
You can use the tool above to create a printable sheet and then print it as a standard 4 by 6 inch photo at a local kiosk.