Cape Verde Passport, Visa, and ID Photos
Get the right photo size and format for your Cape Verde passport, visa, or identity documents. Follow official requirements to prepare your application correctly.
Documents Covered
This guide covers several official documents issued for Cape Verde. These include the Cape Verde passport, the national ID card, the visitor visa, the temporary visa, the residence permit, the driving licence, and the travel document.
The listed common photo size for these documents is 35×45 mm.
Size and Dimensions
The listed common photo size for the documents on this page is 35×45 mm.
No head-height measurement is listed for these photos. The common photo size listed here is 35×45 mm.
Submission Methods by Document
The listed submission method is digital for passport, national ID-card, and travel-document photos[1][2].
The listed submission methods for visitor-visa, temporary-visa, and residence-permit photos include both digital and printed formats[3][4]. The listed driving-licence photo method is printed[2].
Practical Tips for Taking Your Photo
Stand facing a bright window to let natural light evenly illuminate your face. Avoid harsh shadows by staying away from direct overhead lights.
Ask someone else to take the picture instead of holding the camera yourself. Keep the camera lens at your exact eye level, about one to one and a half meters away from your face.
Wear everyday clothes that contrast well with your background. A plain, light-colored wall works best behind you so your silhouette stands out clearly without any distracting patterns or objects in the view.
Keep your shoulders square to the camera and look straight into the lens. Do not tilt your head up, down, or to the side. Relax your facial muscles so you maintain a natural, neutral expression with your mouth closed.
Checking Your Photo
Before you submit or print your picture, take a close look at the details. Check that the lighting is even across your forehead, cheeks, and chin without creating dark patches under your nose or eyes.
Make sure your eyes are wide open and clearly visible behind your glasses if you wear them. If your frames block your eyes or cast heavy shadows, take your glasses off for the shot.
Printing Your Photo Sheet
If your application requires a printed photo, you must format it correctly before heading to a printer. You can use the tool above to place your cropped 35×45 mm photo onto a standard 4×6-inch photo sheet layout.
Take this image file to any local photo kiosk and print it as an ordinary 4×6-inch photo. Cut out the individual pictures carefully using scissors or a paper cutter, making sure the edges stay straight and clean.
Avoiding Common Refusals
Check that your face is fully visible and centered in the frame. Keep a neutral facial expression with your mouth closed and your eyes open.
Remove sunglasses, tinted glasses, or head coverings worn for non-religious reasons. Always verify your specific application rules on the official government portals before you submit[1][3].
Avoid using digital filters or auto-enhancement tools that change your skin tone or facial features. The authority expects a true likeness of your natural appearance at the time of your application.
Frequently asked questions
What size should my Cape Verde passport photo be?
The listed common photo size is 35×45 mm.
Can I submit my visitor visa photo digitally?
What submission method does a driving licence require?
Cape Verde driving licence photos require printed submission[2].
Is there a specific head height requirement?
The official sources do not set a specific head height rule for these documents[1].
How do I print my ID card photo at home?
You can format your cropped 35×45 mm photo onto a standard 4×6-inch sheet and print it at any ordinary photo kiosk.
Can I wear glasses in my Cape Verde ID photo?
You should remove your glasses if they block your eyes or cast shadows, as your eyes must be clearly visible[1].