Cameroon

Cameroon voter card photo (40×40 mm)

Required size: 40×40 mm (1.57×1.57 in). Your photo is processed on your device.

The issuing authority doesn't publish one photo size for this document, so the studio uses the size most often asked for. Check the current rules with the authority or organisation that issues it before you apply.

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Photo requirements

  • Size: 40×40 mm (1.57×1.57 in)
  • Head size: not set by the authority
  • Background: White
  • Privacy: Processed on your device; the photo is not uploaded

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Put an accepted colour behind you. This happens on your device.

Download or print

Download a single photo, or a sheet with several copies to print at a photo kiosk.

💡 Printing tip

Save the sheet to your phone or a USB drive and order it at a photo kiosk as a standard 4×6-inch print.

Choose an ordinary photo print, not the passport photo service.

Official specification

Official nameCarte d’électeur biométrique
How you hand it inPrinted photo
Photo size40×40 mm (1.57×1.57 in)
Head height (chin to top of head)Not set by the authority
BackgroundWhite
GlassesTake them off, unless you can’t for medical reasons
Head coveringOnly for religious or medical reasons, with the face fully visible
ExpressionNeutral, mouth closed, eyes open

Cameroon Voter Card Photo Requirements and Size

ELECAM captures the photograph during biometric voter registration. The sources do not give an official photo size.

Official Registration Process

During biometric voter registration, ELECAM captures a passport-size photograph; voter cards are printed and collected later[1][2]. You do not need to bring a pre-printed photo for registration.

The sources describe biometric voter registration, during which ELECAM captures the photograph[1][2]. Check with ELECAM for the registration location and any documents to bring.

Understanding the Photo Size

The sources do not give dimensions for the photo captured during registration. A 40×40 mm (1.57×1.57 inch) crop is a common-practice fallback for personal use, not a verified ELECAM specification.

For personal use or practice, you can use a 40×40 mm crop; ELECAM captures the official registration photo.

The sources do not publish pixel dimensions or millimeter measurements for the photo captured during registration.

Head Height and Framing Guidelines

The sources do not set a head-height measurement for the photograph captured during registration. ELECAM takes the official photo[1][2].

ELECAM captures the official photo during registration[1][2].

Background and Lighting Recommendations

The sources do not list a background requirement or color for the voter-registration photo[1][2].

The sources do not specify lighting requirements for the official photo[1][2].

The sources do not provide lighting instructions for the official photo[1][2].

Glasses, Expressions, and Head Coverings

The sources do not specify rules for glasses, expression, or headwear. Follow any instructions given by ELECAM staff during registration.

The sources do not specify expression or mouth-position rules for the photo[1][2]. Follow any instructions from ELECAM staff during registration.

Preparing and Printing Your Photos

A 40×40 mm crop is a common-practice fallback for personal use, not an official ELECAM specification.

ELECAM captures the photo during biometric registration; voter cards are printed and collected later[1][2].

The sources do not require applicants to print or prepare a photo for voter registration.

What to Check Before You Go

Check with ELECAM for current registration instructions.

Ask ELECAM for current information about registration locations and any documents to bring.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to bring my own photo for my Cameroon voter card?

No. ELECAM captures a passport-size photograph during biometric voter registration[1][2].

What is the size of the voter card photo?

The authority publishes no official photo dimensions. A 40×40 mm crop is a common-practice fallback for personal use, not an ELECAM specification.

Can I use the tool above to prepare a photo?

The official photo is captured by ELECAM during registration[1][2]. The 40×40 mm crop is only a common-practice option for personal use.

Where are voter cards printed?

Voter cards are printed and collected later after your registration details are processed[2].