Libyan Passport Photo Requirements and Size Guide
Get ready for your passport application by learning what the issuing authorities expect from your photos. Follow these clear rules to prepare your pictures correctly.
Understanding the Official Size
When you apply for a passport, you need to provide photos that meet specific standards. The Libyan Passport, Nationality and Foreigners Affairs Authority publishes no single official size for these photographs[1][2].
Because there is no single official rule for the exact dimensions, photo studios use 35 by 45 millimeters, which is 1.38 by 1.77 inches, as the size most often asked for[1][2][3]. You should always confirm this requirement with your local issuing office or consulate before you submit your application.
You can use the tool above to crop your picture to this common size quickly and easily.
Printed Submission and Photo Count
The authority’s FAQ requests two recent, clear personal photos for a new or renewed passport[1]. Confirm the required submission format with your issuing office.
The authority’s FAQ requests two recent, clear photos for a new or renewed passport[1]. The consulate also requests two photos[2]. Confirm with the office whether they must be printed.
You can arrange your cropped image onto a standard 4 by 6 inch sheet using the tool above. This lets you print your photos cheaply at any local photo kiosk.
Background and Lighting
Official sources reviewed request recent, clear personal photographs but do not specify size or background[1][2].
Even though the rules do not name a specific color, it is best to stand in front of a plain, light-colored wall so your face stands out clearly. Try to use soft, even lighting across your face so there are no harsh shadows on the wall behind you or under your chin.
Head Height and Facial Features
The official guidelines do not set a specific measurement for head height or eye position[1].
Requirements for glasses, head coverings, and facial expressions are unspecified in the official guidelines[1][2]. To be safe, keep a neutral look, face the camera directly, and make sure your eyes are open and visible.
Rules for Children and Infants
Parents often wonder if babies and young children have different photo rules when applying for travel documents.
The passport procedure lists recent applicant photos and does not publish separate infant photo dimensions[1][2]. If you are taking a photo of a child, make sure they face the camera with their eyes open and no one else is visible in the frame.
How to Take Your Photo at Home
You can take your passport picture 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, because selfies distort facial features.
Stand about one to one and a half meters away from the camera, and keep the camera lens right at your eye level. Face a bright window for natural, even lighting on your face.
After you take a good picture, upload it to the tool above to crop it to the correct dimensions and prepare it for printing.