Preparing Your Photo for a Tunisian Residence Card
If you apply for a Tunisian residence card, you need to provide printed identity photos[1][2]. Read on to learn how to prepare your pictures correctly.
Official Size and Requirements
When you apply for a residence card through the Ministry of the Interior in Tunisia, you must submit four printed identity photos[1][2].
The official procedures require these identity photos for various application categories, including employment, study, marriage, retirement, and investment[1][2].
You should note that the authority publishes no single official size[1][2]. The size shown here, which is 35 by 45 millimeters or 1.38 by 1.77 inches, is simply the size most often asked for by local studios[1][2].
Background and Dimensions
The official procedures require identity photos but do not specify dimensions or background[1][2].
The dimensions shown are a common practical crop size, not an official Tunisian specification[1][2].
The cited sources do not specify a head-height measurement[1][2].
Glasses, Expression, and Rules
Rules regarding glasses, headwear, and facial expressions are unspecified by the official sources[1][2].
The cited sources do not specify a facial-expression rule.
The cited sources do not provide separate infant photo rules[1][2].
Printing Your Photos
The procedures require identity photos[1][2]. They do not specify whether a digital upload is accepted.
You need to provide four identity photos with your application[1][2]. The sources do not specify that they must be identical or printed.
You can arrange your cropped image onto a standard 4 by 6-inch photo template and print it out at any local photo kiosk as an ordinary physical print. After printing, use sharp scissors to cut the photos carefully to the correct size before your appointment.
Taking the Photo at Home
You can take your picture at home before you print it out. Stand facing a bright window so natural light falls evenly across both sides of your face.
Ask a friend or family member to take the picture for you instead of holding the camera for a selfie. This stops lens distortion and keeps your facial features looking completely normal.
Keep the camera at your eye level, about one to one and a half meters away from your face, while you stand up straight and look directly into the lens.
Using the Tool on This Page
You can use the tool above to crop your image to the common practical size. It helps you format your picture easily on your own device without sending your photo anywhere else.
The tool can still help you to rehearse, check a photo, or prepare a copy for other uses, without claiming it will be accepted by the office.
Avoiding Refusal and Checking Details
Because the authority does not list strict rules for every single detail, you should confirm the exact expectations with your local issuing office. Bring extra printed copies just in case they ask for replacements.
Check that your printed photos are sharp, clear, and not blurry. Good lighting and clear printing help prevent any issues when you hand in your application.