🇱🇾 Libya passport and ID photos

Libyan Passports and National ID Cards

When you apply for a Libyan passport or national ID card, you need to provide a photo that meets specific format standards. The Libyan passport photo and Libyan child or baby passport photo both use a 35×45 mm common size^[1][2][3]. Similarly, the Libyan national ID card photo uses a 35×45 mm common size^[1].

These documents do not have a single official size set by the authorities, but 35×45 mm is widely accepted^[1][2][3]. The head height requirement is not set for these documents. You must submit printed copies for your passport and ID applications^[1][2][3].

Libyan Visas and E-Visas

Libyan visa applications require different photo dimensions depending on the specific travel document you request. The Libyan visitor visa photo, Libyan work visa photo, and Libyan student visa photo all require an official size of 50×70 mm^[4]. These visa types require printed submissions rather than digital files^[4].

In contrast, the Libyan e-visa photo uses a 35×45 mm common size^[4]. Unlike the other visas, the e-visa relies on a digital submission method^[4]. Official rules do not set a specific head height for any of these visa categories^[4].

Driving Licences and Resident Cards

Driving licences and resident cards have their own unique photo rules in Libya. A Libyan driving licence photo requires an official size of 30×40 mm, which is set by official legislation^[5]. You must provide a printed photo for your licence application^[5].

If you hold a foreign resident card, the Libyan foreign resident card photo requires a 35×45 mm common size^[6]. This document also requires a printed photo submission rather than an online upload^[6]. Neither of these documents has an official head height set by authorities^[5][6].

Taking Your Photo at Home

Taking a good photo at home saves you time and money before you submit your application. Face a bright window to get clean, natural light on your face without harsh shadows. Keep the camera at eye level, roughly one to one and a half meters away from your face.

Ask a friend or family member to take the picture instead of trying to snap a selfie. Hold a neutral expression with your mouth closed and your eyes looking straight at the camera lens. Make sure your hair does not cover your eyes and your face is fully visible.

Printing Your Photos Correctly

Most Libyan authorities expect you to hand in physical paper copies of your photographs. You can arrange your cropped picture onto a standard four by six inch photo template. This lets you print multiple copies cheaply at any local store photo kiosk.

Cut the printed pictures carefully along the solid lines using sharp scissors or a paper cutter. Check the final measurements with a ruler to verify the size before you attach the photo to your forms. Double-check that the paper is clean and free of smudges or bends.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Many photo applications get rejected because of simple, avoidable errors in the picture. Avoid wearing heavy makeup, tinted glasses, or large hats that obscure your facial features. Make sure your background is plain and light-colored, matching the official requirements without any patterns or shadows.

Using the Tool Above

The tool above makes it easy to crop your picture to the correct dimensions right in your web browser. Your photo never leaves your device, keeping your personal images private and secure throughout the process.