Guinean National Identity Card Photo Requirements and Size
Get the details you need for your Guinean biometric national identity card application photo. Learn what the official rules say about sizes, submission, and how the tool above can help you prepare.
Official Size and Measurements
The biometric national identity card is issued to Guineans aged 16 and older who meet the legal requirements[1]. The authority does not publish a photo size. A 35×45 mm crop (about 1.38×1.77 inches) is a common practical size, not an official specification.
The official materials do not set a head-height measurement. Follow the instructions given during enrolment.
How Your Photo is Captured
For a first application, the 2025 regulation includes photos as part of the free application process[1]. The regulation does not say whether those photos are taken at the office or whether applicants must bring one. Enrolment captures biometric data[1].
The regulation includes photos in the free first-application process[1]. The official materials do not specify the photo background colour or dimensions[1][2].
Preparing and Rehearsing at Home
Even though the official application does not require you to bring a picture, you might want to practice your pose beforehand. You can use the tool above to rehearse, check a photo, or prepare a copy for other uses.
The tool helps you crop your digital images to the common 35 by 45 millimeter size quickly and easily in your web browser. You can even arrange your picture on a standard sheet to print at a kiosk if you want a copy for your personal records or other non-official purposes. Remember that the tool does not replace the official capture process, but it gives you a great way to see how you look.
Age Limits and Children
The biometric national identity card is issued from age 16 in Guinea[1][2]. Because the card starts at this age, no child or infant photo requirements were found in the official texts[1][2].
The card is issued to Guineans aged 16 and older who meet the legal requirements[1]. The sources do not give separate photo rules for children or infants.
Submission and Document Rules
The authority’s materials describe the first-application process and include photos in the free application package[1]. They do not state that applicants must submit a printed photo, upload a digital file, or mail a photo.
The regulation includes photos in the free first-application process[1]. It does not specify where or how those photos are taken.
Tips for Taking Practice Photos
If you decide to take a practice photo at home for your own use, you should follow a few simple steps to get a clear image. Face a bright window to get natural, even lighting on your face without harsh shadows.
Keep your camera or phone at eye level, and place it about one to one and a half meters away from your face. Ask a family member or friend to take the photo rather than trying to take a selfie, because selfies often distort facial features. Once you have a good practice shot, you can test it out to see how your facial features appear in the frame.
Common Reasons Photos Are Refused
The sources do not describe photo refusal standards. The 2025 regulation includes photos in the free first-application process[1], but does not say where or how they are taken.
The sources do not specify expression rules for photos. Follow the instructions provided during your application.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to bring a printed photo for my Guinean ID?
What is the official photo size?
The authority publishes no single official size, but 35 by 45 millimeters is the size most often asked for by studios.
Can children get this ID card?
What background colour is required?
How is biometric data collected?
Enrolment captures biometric data directly at the official application center during your appointment[1].