Cape Verde Temporary Visa Photo Requirements and Size
For a Cape Verde temporary visa application, prepare a recent, color, passport-type photo on a plain background.
Official Size and Dimensions
The cited sources do not specify a photo size. A 35×45 mm (about 1.38×1.77 inches) crop is a practical suggestion, not an official measurement.
The cited source does not set a head-height measurement[1]. A 35×45 mm crop is a practical suggestion only; confirm the photo instructions with the office handling your application.
Background and Image Quality
The regulation calls for one recent, color, passport-type photo on a plain background. It does not specify an exact background color[1].
The photo must be recent and in good condition for identification. Facial biometric capture may substitute for it[1].
Digital and Paper Submissions
Applications may use a digital platform or, exceptionally, a paper form through a competent office[1].
The cited sources do not publish fixed photo dimensions or upload limits[1]. Ask the office handling your application how to submit the photo.
Taking Your Photo at Home
Stand facing a bright window to get even light on your face without harsh shadows. Ask a friend or family member to take the picture instead of holding the camera yourself.
Keep the camera at your exact eye level and stand about one to one and a half meters away. Keep your expression neutral and look straight into the camera lens. Avoid using flash if possible, as it can create harsh white spots or red-eye effects on your skin.
The cited rules do not specify requirements for clothing, headwear, or glasses[1].
Checking Your Photo
Review your image before you print or upload it. The cited rules do not specify eye, hair, or glasses requirements.
Check that the lighting on your face is uniform and that there are no dark shadows cast behind your head on the background wall.
Preparing Your Print for a Kiosk
A 35×45 mm crop is a practical suggestion, not an official measurement. Confirm the required dimensions with the office handling your application.
Confirm the photo instructions with the office handling your application before you submit it.
If the Office Takes the Photo
Facial biometric capture may substitute for the photo[1].
Ask the office handling your application whether you need to provide a photo or undergo biometric capture.
Common Reasons Photos Are Refused
The cited regulation requires a recent, color, passport-type photo on a plain background and in good condition for identification[1].
Check that the photo is recent and in good condition for identification[1].
Frequently asked questions
What is the official photo size for a Cape Verde temporary visa?
The cited sources do not specify a photo size. A 35×45 mm crop is a practical suggestion, not an official measurement.
What color should the background be?
The regulation requires a plain background but does not specify its exact color[1].
Can I submit my photo online?
Yes. Applications may use a digital platform; paper applications are allowed exceptionally through a competent office[1].
Are there file size limits for digital uploads?
No fixed dimensions or upload limits are published by the authority[1].
Do I always need to provide a printed photo?
Facial biometric capture may replace the photo[1]. Ask the office handling your application how to provide it.