Togo

Togo seafarer’s book 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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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

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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 nameLivret professionnel maritime
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

Togo Seafarer’s Book Photo Requirements

Preparing a photo for your Togo seafarer’s book requires specific printed formats and sizes. Read on to learn what official standards to check before you apply.

Official Size and Dimensions

The cited pages do not specify a photo size[1][2]. This guide uses 35 × 45 mm (1.38 × 1.77 in) as a practical placeholder; confirm the required size with the office before you print or submit your pictures. Having the right dimensions ready helps you avoid delays at the desk.

The pages do not give a head-height measurement[1][2]. Ask the issuing office whether it has crop or head-positioning instructions.

Background and Print Quality

The listed photo requirement is for identity photos on matte paper with a white background[1][2].

The pages do not specify photo dimensions[1][2]. They require identity photos on matte paper with a white background[1][2].

Good lighting helps match the white background rule. Avoid colored bulbs or warm indoor lights that turn the background yellow or gray, and turn off any flash that creates a hard shadow on the wall behind you.

Submission Quantities and Rules

The number of pictures you need depends on whether you are starting a new application or updating an existing document. Professional and intermediate seafarer books require two printed identity photos for initial applications and one for renewal[1][2].

The procedures call for printed photos: two for an initial application and one for renewal[1][2].

Understanding the Issuing Authority

The service pages list the Direction des Affaires Maritimes as the service provider[1][2].

Follow the photo requirements listed for your application type[1][2].

Bring the required printed photos: two for an initial application or one for renewal[1][2].

Taking Your Photo at Home

You can take a photo at home with a camera or phone. Keep the camera at eye level.

Use even lighting when taking your photo. The authority does not specify photo dimensions[1][2].

The cited pages do not give additional instructions about how to take or edit the photo[1][2].

Preparing and Printing Your Sheet

The cited pages do not specify a print-sheet format or where to print photos[1][2].

The authority does not specify a print-sheet format or border-cutting instructions[1][2].

Avoiding Common Refusal Reasons

The cited pages require matte-paper identity photos with a white background[1][2].

Check that your photos are printed on matte paper[1][2].

Frequently asked questions

What size photo do I need for a Togo seafarer’s book?

The cited pages do not state a photo size[1][2]. This guide uses 35 × 45 mm as a practical placeholder; confirm the required size with the office before printing.

What background color is required?

Identity photos must be printed on matte paper with a white background[1][2].

Do I need printed or digital photos?

Professional and intermediate seafarer books require printed identity photos rather than digital files[1][2].

Who issues the seafarer book in Togo?

The Direction des Affaires Maritimes issues the document[1][2].

How many photos must I submit?

You need two printed identity photos for initial applications and one for renewal[1][2].