Preparing Your Tongan National Identity Card Photo
The application form asks for one recent passport photo[1]. It does not give photo dimensions. The tool above can crop a picture to a common passport-photo format.
Understanding Official Requirements
The Act's application form asks applicants to attach one recent passport photo[1]. It does not specify photo dimensions or background[1]. A 35 × 45 mm (1.38 × 1.77 inch) crop is a common practical passport-photo format, not an official card-photo specification.
The Act does not specify photo dimensions or background[1]. Confirm any additional requirements with the issuing office before you submit your paperwork.
Age Rules and Who Can Apply
The Act defines a resident for this scheme as someone aged 14 or older who meets one of its residence conditions[1].
The application form states that applicants must be 14 or older[1]. It asks for one recent passport photo to be attached to the application[1].
Taking the Photo at Home
The Act says applicants must apply in person and allow themselves to be photographed[1]. It does not say applicants may supply a photo taken at home.
Face a window that lets in soft daylight so your face is lit evenly. Avoid standing directly under heavy ceiling lights that cast dark shadows under your eyes and chin.
Head Height and Framing
The Act does not specify a head-height measurement[1].
Crop dimensions like 35×45 mm are a common practical passport-photo format, not an official card-photo specification[1]. Keep your face centered and look straight ahead into the camera lens. Position your shoulders evenly and keep your head straight without tilting it to the side.
Background and Lighting
The Act's application form asks for one recent passport photo but does not state a background color or dimensions[1].
The Act does not specify a background color[1]. If you take a photo for practice, a plain background can help keep the image clear.
Glasses, Headwear, and Expression
The Act does not specify rules for glasses or headwear[1].
The Act does not state rules for expression, glasses, or hair[1]. Ask the National Identity Card Office if you need guidance.
Printing and Submitting Your Photo
The application form asks for one recent passport photo to be attached[1]. Follow the issuing office's instructions for the photo's submission format.
The application form says to attach one recent passport photo[1]. It does not specify dimensions[1]. Ask the National Identity Card Office about the photo format it accepts.
Frequently asked questions
What size is the Tongan National Identity Card photo?
The Act asks for one recent passport photo but does not specify its dimensions[1]. A 35×45 mm crop is a common practical passport-photo format.
Does the official Act state a background color?
No, the Act's application form asks for one recent passport photo but does not state a background color or dimensions[1].
Can babies get a Tongan National Identity Card?
The Act defines a resident for the scheme as someone aged 14 or older who meets one of its residence conditions[1].
Are glasses allowed in the photo?
Glasses are unspecified by the official rules, but you should make sure your eyes are clearly visible[1].
Do I need a digital or printed photo?
The application form says to attach one recent passport photo[1]. It does not specify whether the applicant must supply a print or whether the photo is taken at the office.