Photo Requirements for Angolan Passports, Visas, and IDs
You need the right photo size for your Angolan identity document or visa. Use the tool above to crop your picture correctly.
Overview of Angolan Documents
This page lists photo sizes and submission methods for nine Angolan documents. Some sizes are official, while others are common sizes without one official standard. Check the sections below for the details and sources.
Passport and Child Passport Rules
The supplied facts list a 30×45 mm printed photo for Angolan adult and child passports, with no specified head-height measurement[1][2]. Check the application instructions for framing details.
National Identity Cards and Driving Licences
The supplied facts list 35×45 mm as a common size for national identity card and driving licence photos, with no single official size. They list printed submission for both[1][3]. Check the relevant office’s instructions before preparing your photo.
Visas and Resident Cards
The supplied facts list official sizes for tourist visas, resident cards, and study visas, and a common 35×45 mm size for e-Visas. They list both printed and digital submission for tourist visas, digital submission for e-Visas, and printed submission for resident, study, and work permits[1][4][5]. Check each application’s instructions for file or print details.
Submission Methods and Head Height
The supplied facts list no head-height measurement for these documents. Follow the application instructions for pose and framing.
Taking the photo at home
You can take your ID or visa photo at home using a digital camera or a smartphone. Find a plain, light-colored wall to use as your background so nothing distracts from your face. Stand about one meter away from the wall to avoid harsh shadows behind you. Face a window that lets in soft, natural daylight rather than standing under harsh indoor bulbs. Ask a friend or family member to hold the camera at your eye level. Look straight into the lens with a neutral expression and your mouth closed. Avoid wearing hats, large headphones, or dark glasses that hide your eyes.
Before you go
Before you visit the office or submit your application online, take time to check your photo carefully. Use the cropping tool on this website to adjust your picture to the exact millimeters required for your specific Angolan document. If you need physical prints, place multiple copies onto a standard 4×6-inch photo paper sheet to save money at the printing kiosk. Cut the printed photos cleanly along the edges using scissors or a paper cutter. Keep the photos flat in a clean envelope so they do not get bent or smudged before you hand them in.
Practical Tips for Your Photo
Stand facing a bright window to get even lighting on your face. Keep the camera at your eye level and ask a friend to take the picture for you. You can use the tool above to prepare your 4×6-inch print sheet easily before you go to the kiosk. Always double-check whether your specific document needs to be printed out or uploaded online before you start the process.
Frequently asked questions
What size is an Angolan passport photo?
Are digital photos allowed for Angolan visas?
What is the head height requirement for Angolan ID photos?
Does the national identity card have an official photo size?
The national identity card uses a 35×45 mm photo, which is a common size with no single official size set by authorities[1].
Can I print multiple photos on one sheet?
Yes, you can format your cropped photo onto an ordinary 4×6-inch sheet to print at a local kiosk.
How can I avoid shadows when taking my photo at home?
Stand a short distance away from a plain wall and face a window with soft, natural light.