Equatorial Guinean National Identity Card Photo Guide
Get your photo ready for the Documento de Identidad Personal (DIP) using clear steps and correct sizes. Follow these guidelines to prepare your printed photo correctly.
Official Size and Dimensions
The reviewed source refers to the Documento de Identidad Personal (DIP) as an identity-number source for biometric passport issuance, but it does not give DIP photo instructions[1].
No current official DIP photo size was located. A 35×45 mm crop is a practical common size, not a confirmed requirement. Check with the office handling your application.
The reviewed source does not provide DIP head-height instructions[1]. Center your face and check with the issuing office for its photo instructions.
Background and Lighting
The reviewed source does not give DIP photo or background requirements[1]. White is a common practical background for carnet-size photos.
Try to use a plain white wall or a clean white sheet behind you. Avoid any patterns, textures, or shadows on the background.
Good lighting helps make your photo clear and bright. Face a window with natural daylight, or use soft indoor lamps that light your face evenly from the front.
Glasses, Headwear, and Expression
The reviewed source does not give DIP rules for glasses[1]. Check photo instructions with the issuing office.
The reviewed source does not give DIP rules for headwear[1]. Check photo instructions with the issuing office.
The reviewed source does not give DIP expression requirements[1]. Check with the issuing office for photo instructions.
Rules for Children and Infants
The reviewed source does not give separate DIP photo rules for infants[1].
When photographing a baby, lay them on a plain white sheet on the floor or in a safe car seat covered with a white cloth. Stand directly above the child to take the picture from straight down.
Make sure the child's face is fully visible and that no hands or extra objects appear in the frame.
Submission and File Formats
The reviewed source does not specify how a DIP photo is submitted[1]. Confirm the submission instructions with the issuing office.
The reviewed source does not specify DIP photo file-size limits[1].
If the issuing office asks for a printed photo, check its required dimensions before cropping or printing.
How to Take Your Photo at Home
You can easily take a valid ID photo at home using a digital camera or a smartphone. Ask a friend or family member to take the picture for you instead of taking a selfie.
Keep the camera at your exact eye level about one to one and a half meters away from your face. This prevents distortion and keeps your features looking natural.
You can use the tool above to crop your raw photo to the correct 35 by 45 millimeter size right in your web browser before you print it out.
Printing Your Photo at a Kiosk
After you prepare your photo sheet, save the final image file to your phone or a USB memory stick. Take your file to a local photo kiosk or print shop.
Print the file as an ordinary 4 by 6 inch photo on glossy or matte photo paper. Do not select scaling or fit-to-page options at the kiosk, as this will change the official dimensions.
Use a pair of clean scissors or a paper trimmer to cut out your 35 by 45 millimeter photo along the crop marks.
Frequently asked questions
What is the official photo size for the Equatorial Guinean national ID?
The reviewed source does not provide a DIP photo size[1]. A 35×45 mm crop is a practical common size, not an official requirement. Check with the issuing office.
What background color should I use?
The reviewed source does not state a DIP photo background[1]. White is a common practical background for carnet-size photos.
Are glasses allowed in the photo?
The reviewed source does not give DIP photo rules for glasses[1]. Check with the issuing office.
How do I submit the photo?
The reviewed source does not specify how a DIP photo is submitted[1]. Check with the issuing office.