Preparing Your Photo for a Norwegian Refugee Travel Document
If you need a photo for a Norwegian refugee travel document, you must follow specific rules[1][2]. This guide explains what the authorities require for your application.
Official Size and Requirements
The UDI photo guidance gives facial photo requirements but does not specify print dimensions[1]. A commonly used crop is 35 by 45 millimeters (about 1.38 by 1.77 inches), but this is not an official size.
The cited guidance does not state a head-height measurement[1]. When you prepare your image, keep your head centered and leave some space around your shoulders.
The cited guidance does not specify print dimensions. A commonly used crop is 35×45 mm, but it is not an official size[1].
Who Takes the Photo and Age Rules
The photo is taken by the police or a foreign service mission, except that children under 3 must bring a printed passport photo[1][2].
Children under three years old must bring a printed passport photo to their appointment[1][2]. Older applicants have their photo captured by the police[1].
Applicants generally have their photo taken by the police or a foreign service mission. Children under 3 must bring a printed passport photo[1][2].
Background and Lighting Conditions
The guidance requires even lighting for the background and face, but does not specify a background color[1].
If you take a photo at home for a child under 3, follow the official facial photo requirements, including even lighting[1].
The guidance requires even lighting for the face and background[1].
Glasses and Headwear Regulations
Glasses are not allowed in the photo[1].
Headwear may be allowed for religious or other special reasons, such as illness[1]. It must not cover any part of the face or more of the head than necessary[1].
Headwear must not cover any part of the face or more of the head than necessary[1].
Expression, Mouth, and Eyes
The photo guidance requires a neutral expression[1].
The guidance requires a closed mouth and a direct gaze at the camera[1].
The photo guidance requires a neutral expression, a closed mouth, and a direct gaze[1].
Preparing and Printing at Home
Children under 3 must bring a passport photo[2]. The cited sources do not specify dimensions, camera distance, or how to take the photo.
Children under 3 must bring a printed passport photo[2]. The cited source does not specify a print size or template.
The cited sources do not specify print dimensions or paper type. A commonly used crop is 35×45 mm, but it is not an official size.
Common Reasons for Refusal
The photo guidance requires even lighting, a neutral expression, a closed mouth, and no glasses[1].
Applicants generally have their photo taken at the appointment[1]. Children under 3 must bring a passport photo[1][2].
The guidance requires even lighting and does not allow glasses[1]. Children under 3 must bring a printed passport photo[1][2].
Frequently asked questions
What size is required for a Norwegian refugee travel document photo?
The cited guidance does not specify print dimensions. A commonly used crop is 35×45 mm (1.38×1.77 in), but it is not an official size[1].
Can I wear glasses in my travel document photo?
Who takes the photo for the travel document?
Can children under three bring a photo from home?
Is headwear allowed in the photo?
Headwear is permitted for religious or medical reasons only, and it must not cover your face from your chin to the top of your forehead or cast shadows[1].