Gabon

Gabon residence permit photo (35×45 mm)

Required size: 35×45 mm (1.38×1.77 in). Your photo is processed on your device.

The issuing authority doesn't publish one photo size for this document, so the studio uses the size most often asked for. Check the current rules with the authority or organisation that issues it before you apply.

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Upload a portrait from your phone or take one with your camera.

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Photo requirements

  • Size: 35×45 mm (1.38×1.77 in)
  • Head size: not set by the authority
  • Background: White
  • Privacy: Processed on your device; the photo is not uploaded

Background

Put an accepted colour behind you. This happens on your device.

Download or print

Download a single photo, or a sheet with several copies to print at a photo kiosk.

💡 Printing tip

Save the sheet to your phone or a USB drive and order it at a photo kiosk as a standard 4×6-inch print.

Choose an ordinary photo print, not the passport photo service.

Official specification

Official nameCarte de séjour
How you hand it inPrinted photo
Photo size35×45 mm (1.38×1.77 in)
Head height (chin to top of head)Not set by the authority
BackgroundWhite
GlassesTake them off, unless you can’t for medical reasons
Head coveringOnly for religious or medical reasons, with the face fully visible
ExpressionNeutral, mouth closed, eyes open

Gabon Residence Permit Photo Requirements

Getting a photo for your Gabon residence permit, or carte de séjour, requires careful attention to your application paperwork[1]. You can use the tool above to help prepare your photo layout.

Understanding the Official Size

The DGDI form includes a space for an identity photo but does not give a photo size[1]. A common practical crop is 35 × 45 mm (1.38 × 1.77 inches); check the required format with the issuing office before printing.

The form does not set a head-height measurement[1]. Confirm the photo format with the issuing office before printing.

Background and Setting Up Your Shot

The DGDI application form includes a space for an identity photo but does not state a background colour[1].

For a home photo, ask someone else to take the picture and use even lighting.

How the Official Process Works

The DGDI application form includes a space for an identity photo[1]. Confirm with the office whether you need to bring a printed photo.

Ask the DGDI office whether you need to bring a photo and how it should be submitted.

Glasses, Headwear and Facial Expression

The form does not specify rules for glasses or headwear[1].

The form also does not specify rules for facial expression or mouth position[1].

Preparing Your Print for Submission

The application form has a space for an identity photo[1]. The authority does not state a photo size; 35 × 45 mm is a common practical crop. Confirm the format and submission method with the DGDI office before printing.

If the office asks for a print, follow its instructions for size and placement.

Avoiding Common Refusal Reasons

The cited sources do not list photo rejection reasons. Check the required photo format with the DGDI office.

Check with the DGDI office for the required photo format and submission method[1].

Frequently asked questions

What size is needed for a Gabon residence permit photo?

The form does not state a photo size[1]. A common practical crop is 35 × 45 mm (about 1.38 × 1.77 in); confirm the format with the issuing office.

What background color should I use?

The DGDI application form includes a space labelled for an identity photo but does not state a background[1].

Do I need a printed photo?

The application form has a space for an identity photo[1]. Confirm with the DGDI office whether you need to bring a printed photo.

Can I take the photo at home?

You can prepare a photo using the tool above. The form has a photo space, but the source does not say whether the authority takes photos during the process[1].

Are glasses allowed in the photo?

The rules for glasses are unspecified by the authority[1].