Photo Guidelines for the Senegal Foreigner Circulation Card
Learn what the official source says about the identity photo for Senegal’s foreigner circulation card, and how to check requirements with the issuing office.
Understanding the Card and Photo Rule
The Carte de circulation is generally issued to foreign nationals established in Senegal who work in certain professions and need to travel abroad frequently[1]. The application requires an identity photo[1]. The source does not say the authority takes it.
Because the office captures the picture during your appointment, you should check their exact procedures before you go. You can still use the tool above to practice, frame your picture, or prepare a copy for your own personal use, even though the issuing office takes the final photograph[1].
Official Size and Dimensions
The ministry page does not specify photo dimensions[1]. A 35 by 45 mm (1.38 by 1.77 inch) size may be used as a practical studio guideline, but confirm the dimensions with the issuing office.
Since this size is based on common practice rather than a rigid legal mandate, you should always confirm the required dimensions directly with the issuing office before you submit your paperwork[1]. You can easily crop your pictures to this 35 by 45 millimeter format using the tool above to see how your framing looks on screen.
Head Height and Facial Measurements
The source does not specify head-height or eye-line measurements[1].
Without strict numbers provided by the ministry, you should keep your head centered and look straight ahead. Leave a balanced amount of space around your face so that your features are clear and easy for anyone to see. Keep your posture natural and avoid tilting your head to the side.
Background and Lighting Details
The ministry page requires an identity photo but does not specify its background color[1]. If you are preparing a practice photo, a plain background may help keep the face clear.
Avoid patterned walls, bright background colors, or distracting objects behind you that can draw attention away from your face. Good lighting helps make your facial features stand out clearly against whatever background you choose to use for your practice pictures. Face a natural light source like a window to get even lighting across your face.
Children and Special Rules
The source describes the card for foreign nationals established in Senegal who carry out certain professional activities and travel abroad frequently[1]. It does not state an age restriction.
The source does not publish child-specific photo instructions or general photo-framing rules[1]. Confirm photo requirements with the issuing office.
Preparing Your Print at Home
The application requires an identity photo[1]. The source does not specify whether it must be printed or give a photo size. Confirm both details with the issuing office before preparing a print.
Take this prepared digital sheet to a local store, print shop, or kiosk that handles standard 4 by 6-inch photo printing. Printing your photo this way gives you a physical copy that matches the common size you need to bring along to the office when you complete your paperwork.
Frequently asked questions
Who issues the Carte de circulation in Senegal?
It is issued by the Direction de la Police des étrangers et des Titres de voyage (DPETV) under the Ministère de l’Intérieur et de la Sécurité publique[1].
Does the authority take the photo itself?
Yes, the official office takes the photo itself during your visit[1].
What size is the photo?
The authority publishes no single official size, but the size most often asked for in practice is 35 by 45 millimeters[1].
Is there a rule for head height?
No, head height is not set by the authority for this document[1].
Do children need this card?
No, the card is meant for foreign nationals established in Senegal who carry out specific professional activities, so rules for infants do not apply[1].