Preparing Your Djibouti National ID Card Photo
Get ready for your Carte Nationale d’Identité application with the correct photo size and clear steps.
Official Size and Guidelines
For the Djibouti national identity card, known as the Carte Nationale d’Identité, the decree does not state whether applicants submit a photo or give a photo size[1]. Ask the issuing office about its current photo requirements before you start preparing your application.
The decree says a separate instruction will set the card’s technical characteristics[1]. The 35 by 45 millimeter size (1.38 by 1.77 inches) is a common studio estimate, not an official photo specification.
You can use the tool above to crop your image to this commonly used size. Check the dimensions before printing.
Issuing Authority and Age Rules
The decree says the Service de la Population in the Ministry of the Interior issues the card[1].
The decree says the card is for citizens over 18 and does not give photo specifications[1].
Ask the issuing office which photo requirements apply before you submit your application.
Taking Your Photo at Home
You can take your ID photo at home using a digital camera or a smartphone. Face a bright window to get even lighting on your face without harsh shadows or dark patches.
Ask someone to take the picture. Keep the camera at eye level and stand about one to one and a half meters away.
Maintain a natural posture and look straight ahead into the camera lens while keeping your shoulders square and relaxed.
Head Height, Expression, and Details
The official text does not set a specific head height requirement for the ID photo[1].
The cited decree does not state rules for the photo background, glasses, headwear, or facial expression[1].
The decree gives no rules for expression, glasses, or headwear. Ask the issuing office about these details before taking your photo.
Printing Your Photo at a Kiosk
The decree does not state whether a photo must be printed or submitted digitally[1]. Check the submission method with the issuing office.
If you need a printed photo, ask the issuing office what size and format it accepts.
The decree does not say whether the photo must be printed or submitted digitally[1]. Confirm the submission method and photo size with the issuing office before printing.
Confirming Rules and Avoiding Refusal
The published decree does not list detailed photo criteria[1]. Ask the issuing office which photo requirements it uses.
Confirm the current photo requirements with the issuing office before submitting your application.
Ask the issuing office which photo requirements it applies, since the published decree does not list detailed photo criteria[1].
Frequently asked questions
What is the official photo size for a Djibouti national ID?
The decree does not give an official photo size[1]. The 35 by 45 millimeter size is a common studio estimate.
Does the decree list rules for children's ID photos?
The decree says the card is for citizens over 18 and gives no photo specifications[1].
Are digital photo uploads accepted?
The decree does not specify whether photo submission is printed or digital[1].
Who issues the national ID card in Djibouti?
The decree says the card is issued by the Service de la Population of the Ministry of the Interior[1].
How can I print my photo at home?
The decree does not say whether the photo must be printed or submitted digitally[1]. Ask the issuing office what format it accepts.