Côte d’Ivoire temporary stay title photo (35×45 mm)

Understanding Official Size Requirements

When you apply for a temporary stay title in Côte d’Ivoire, you need to know the photo rules. The authority publishes no single official size; the studio uses the size most often asked for^[1]. Because dimensions are not published by the official agency, 35 by 45 mm (or 1.38 by 1.77 inches) is a common identity-photo crop used for cropping convenience only^[1]. You must confirm this requirement with the issuing office or organisation before you submit your application to avoid delays.

Supplying Your Application Photos

Foreign applicants must supply two identical color photos^[1]. The tool above can help you prepare a copy for other uses, but check with the office if you need help preparing the required prints.

Background and Lighting Setup

The authority specifies a white background for your application images^[1]. Set up your shot against a plain wall that matches this description. Avoid patterned walls, textured surfaces, or dark colors that might cause your submission to be rejected. Good lighting helps your camera capture a clear picture without harsh shadows.

Face a large window to let natural daylight fall evenly across your face. Ask a friend or family member to take the picture instead of taking a selfie, and keep the camera at your eye level about one to one and a half meters away.

Head Height and Facial Framing

Head height from the bottom of the chin to the top of the head is not set by the authority^[1]. Keep your face centered in the frame with equal space on both sides. Stand up straight or sit upright with your shoulders back.

Look directly at the camera lens with your eyes wide open and level. Do not tilt your head up, down, or to the side. Maintain a natural expression with your mouth closed and avoid smiling broadly or frowning.

Rules for Glasses and Headwear

Rules regarding glasses are unspecified by the authority^[1]. If you wear prescription eyeglasses, make sure there is no glare on the lenses and that your eyes remain clearly visible.

Headwear permitted rules are also unspecified by the authority^[1]. If you wear a head covering for religious or medical reasons, make sure your full face remains visible from the bottom of your chin to the top of your forehead, and check that the covering casts no shadows on your face.

Guidelines for Children and Infants

Applying for a young child or infant requires patience and careful preparation. The same two-photo requirement is listed for applicants, and no infant-specific rule is stated by the official source^[1].

Lay a young infant on a plain white sheet on the floor if they cannot sit up on their own. Stand directly above the baby to take the shot while keeping the camera steady. Make sure the child faces the camera with their eyes open and mouth closed if possible.

Printing and Submitting Your Photos

Submission requires printed copies for your application file^[1]. You can place your cropped image onto a standard 4 by 6 inch digital template using the tool above. Save the resulting file to your phone or a USB drive and take it to a local store with a photo kiosk.

Print the file as an ordinary 4 by 6 inch photo. Cut out your two matching pictures carefully using scissors or a paper cutter, making sure the edges are straight and clean. Check that the final print is sharp and free of smudges.