Preparing Your Palestinian National ID Card Photo
Get your Palestinian national ID card photo ready by following official requirements and using practical steps at home. The tool above helps you crop and prepare your image easily.
Official Size and Dimensions
The service listings do not specify an official photo size[1][2]. A 35 by 45 millimeter crop (about 1.38 by 1.77 inches) is a practical option based on the passport photo size published by the Palestinian embassy in Egypt. Confirm the size with your local issuing office before applying.
The head height is not set by the authority for this document[1][2]. When you take your photo, keep your head centered and leave a comfortable amount of space around your face and shoulders. You can use the tool above to adjust your crop to the 35 by 45 millimeter size.
Background and Seal Rules
The Ministry service listings require a blue background for your ID photo[1][2]. You need to find a solid blue wall or backdrop to stand in front of when you take the picture. Avoid patterned backgrounds, shadows, or objects behind you.
In addition to the blue background, the authority requires an Interior Ministry seal on each submitted photo[1][2]. Make sure you know how your local office applies this seal so your physical prints meet all submission standards.
Submission and Print Requirements
The authority requires four printed, blue-background photos bearing the Ministry seal for first and replacement ID applications[1][2]. Digital uploads are not the primary submission method mentioned in these service listings, so you must plan to print your images.
First identity cards are for citizens aged 16 and over, and no separate child photo rule is stated by the authority[1][2]. If you are applying for someone who meets the age requirement, prepare the standard set of four printed copies.
Taking Your Photo at Home Step by Step
You can take your ID photo at home with a digital camera or smartphone. Face a bright window to get even, natural lighting on your face without harsh shadows. Ask a friend or family member to take the picture instead of taking a selfie, because selfies distort facial features.
Keep the camera at your eye level and stand about 1 to 1.5 meters away from the lens. Maintain a neutral expression with your mouth closed and look straight into the camera. Once you take a clear picture, upload it to the tool above to crop it to the 35 by 45 millimeter size.
Preparing a Printable Sheet
Since the authority requires printed copies, you need a way to print them affordably. You can arrange your cropped photos onto a standard 4 by 6-inch photo template using the tool above. This creates a digital sheet containing multiple copies of your ID photo.
Save the final 4 by 6-inch image file to your phone or a USB drive. Take the file to a local photo kiosk or print shop that prints ordinary 4 by 6-inch photos. Once printed, you can cut out the individual 35 by 45 millimeter photos carefully with scissors.
Common Reasons Photos Are Refused
The service listings require a blue background for the submitted photos[1][2]. Use a plain blue backdrop when taking your picture.
The service listings require the four submitted photos to bear the Interior Ministry logo[1][2]. Check with your issuing office about how the logo should appear on the prints.
Frequently asked questions
What size is a Palestinian national ID card photo?
What background color do I need?
Are digital submissions accepted?
At what age do citizens need an ID card photo?
How can I print my ID photos cheaply?
You can arrange your cropped 35 by 45 millimeter photos onto a standard 4 by 6-inch sheet using the tool above, then print it at a local photo kiosk.