Preparing Your Eritrean Laissez-Passer Photo
Get the correct size and layout for your emergency travel document photo with clear steps. Prepare your prints easily using proper formatting.
Official Size and Dimensions
The application form specifies a photo size of 35 by 45 millimeters (1.38 by 1.77 inches)[1].
The application form asks applicants to submit two passport-size photos[1].
The application form does not give a head-height measurement[1]. Center your face and keep it clearly visible in the frame.
When you prepare your picture, keep your head straight and look at the camera. Leave space around your head and shoulders so the portrait fits inside the 35 by 45 millimeter frame.
Background and Lighting Setup
The application form gives the photo size but does not specify a background color[1].
Good lighting helps make your features clear and prevents harsh shadows on your face or the background. Try to stand facing a natural light source like a large window when someone takes your picture.
Avoid standing directly under ceiling lamps, which can cast shadows on your face. A plain, light wall can work well as a background.
Expression, Glasses, and Headwear
The form does not specify rules for facial expression, glasses, or headwear[1].
The form does not specify rules for glasses or headwear[1]. If you wear glasses, check that glare does not hide your eyes.
Rules for Children and Infants
The form does not give separate photo rules for infants[1].
If you photograph a baby, use a plain background and make sure the child’s face is visible.
Submission and Print Requirements
The form asks for two passport-size photos[1].
You can crop your image to the specified dimensions and print two photos for the application[1].
If you print the photos, cut them to 35 by 45 millimeters.
Taking Your Photo at Home Step by Step
You can take a photo at home with help from a friend or family member.
Stand about one to one and a half meters away from the camera, and keep the lens at your exact eye level. Once you capture a sharp photo with good lighting, upload it to the tool above to get the precise 35 by 45 millimeter crop[1].
Do not use the front-facing camera for selfies, because phone selfie lenses can distort facial features. Instead, ask someone else to use the main back camera on a smartphone or digital camera.
Common Reasons Photos Are Refused
The official form does not list reasons for refusing a photo or specify a type of photo paper[1].
The official form does not specify print sharpness or skin-tone requirements[1].
Check that your printed photos are clear and well lit.
Before You Visit the Office
Gather all your completed application papers, your passport or ID documents, and your two printed photos before you head out[1].
Keep your printed pictures in a clean paper envelope so they do not get bent, scratched, or stained before you hand them in.
Frequently asked questions
What size is the Eritrean laissez-passer photo?
The official application form specifies a photo size of 35 by 45 millimeters, or 1.38 by 1.77 inches[1].
How many photos do I need to submit?
Applicants must provide two printed photos with their application[1].
Does the application specify a background color?
The application form labels the photo size but does not specify a background color[1].
Are there special rules for infant photos?
The official sources state no separate infant-specific rules for this document[1].
Can I take the emergency travel document photo at home?
Yes, you can take the photo at home using a digital camera or smartphone with help from another person, then crop it to the required 35 by 45 millimeter size and print two copies[1].