Libya

Libyan foreign resident card 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

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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 nameبطاقة إقامة
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

Libyan Foreign Resident Card Photo Guidelines

Applying for a Libyan foreign resident card requires careful attention to document details. This guide outlines the official size, submission facts, and how to prepare.

Official Size and Guidelines

The 2024 regulations address residence cards for foreign nationals[1]. The sources reviewed do not specify an official photo size. A 35×45 mm crop is only a practical placeholder, so confirm photo requirements with the office handling your application.

The sources reviewed do not specify a head-height measurement or photo rejection criteria[1]. Confirm any photo requirements with your issuing office.

Background and Visual Standards

The 2024 regulations address residence cards and fees, but the material reviewed does not give photo dimensions or a background specification[1].

For a practice photo, you can use a plain background and soft, even light to keep your face clear.

Who Takes the Photo

The sources reviewed do not state who takes the photo or whether applicants must bring prints[1][2]. Confirm the process with the office handling your application.

No current official photo size or submission instructions were located in the published decrees[1]. Ask the office handling your application whether you need to bring a printed photo.

Preparing with the Tool

You can use the tool above to prepare a photo using a 35×45 mm practical placeholder crop. Check the required size with your issuing office first.

The tool can help you check framing and appearance before your appointment.

Rules for Children

The sources reviewed do not give separate photo rules for children applying for residence cards[1].

The sources reviewed do not give separate child photo rules[1]. Ask your issuing office whether it has specific requirements for children.

Common Application Issues

The sources reviewed do not specify photo rules for glasses, headwear, or facial expression[1]. Confirm these details with your issuing office.

Follow the instructions given by the office handling your application. The sources reviewed do not describe photo-related application issues.

Understanding Fees and Validity

Decision No. 137 of 2024 lists a 50 LYD fee to issue a residence card, 150 LYD for a replacement of a lost card, and 100 LYD for a replacement of a damaged card[1]. Check with the relevant office to confirm which fee applies to you.

Check the validity period and renewal instructions that apply to your residence status with the issuing office[1].

Frequently asked questions

What is the official size for a Libyan residence card photo?

The sources reviewed do not specify an official residence-card photo size. A 35×45 mm crop is a practical placeholder only; confirm the required size with the office handling your application.

Does the government take the photo itself?

The sources reviewed do not say whether the authority takes the photo or requires you to bring one[1][2]. Check with your issuing office.

Are there official background color rules?

The sources reviewed do not specify a background color for residence-card photos[1].

Can I use an outside photo from home?

The sources reviewed do not say whether you can use an outside photo. Check with your local branch before your application[1][2].

Where can I crop photos for other document needs?

You can use the tool above to crop your image in your web browser.