Mauritania Passport, Visa, and ID Photo Requirements
Preparing your official Mauritanian documents requires a photo that meets specific sizing rules. You can format your pictures quickly using the tool above.
Documents Covered for Mauritania
When you apply for official paperwork in Mauritania, you need to provide photographs that match exact standards. This guide covers five main documents issued or processed by local authorities. These include the Mauritanian passport, the national identity card, the driving licence, the visitor e-visa, and the residence permit. Different government bodies oversee these documents across the country.
The National Agency for the Population Register and Secure Titles manages passports and visas[1][2]. Meanwhile, the Ministry of Equipment and Transport handles driving licences[3]. Knowing the correct format for each item prevents delays in your application process.
Passport and National Identity Card Photos
A 35×45 mm photo is listed here as a common size for Mauritanian passport and national identity card applications. Source[1] does not establish these dimensions or confirm that they are an official requirement.
The listed sources do not establish whether passport and identity card photos must be printed or set a head-height rule. Check the relevant authority’s current application instructions for these details.
Driving Licence Photo Specifications
The Mauritanian driving licence photo differs from passport and ID requirements. It uses a smaller square dimension of 25 by 25 millimetres. This size is official as set by the transport ministry[3].
The listed information gives a 25×25 mm driving-licence photo[3]. It does not establish a head-height rule or whether the photo must be submitted as a print.
Visitor E-Visa Photo Requirements
The listed information gives 35×45 mm as a common size for a Mauritania visitor e-visa photo[2]. The source does not establish this as an official required size.
The e-visa is submitted through an online portal[2]. The listed source does not establish a head-height rule or specific photo upload limits and file types; check the portal’s current instructions.
Residence Permit Photo Rules
The listed information gives 35×45 mm as a common size for a residence permit photo[4]. The cited procedure document should be checked for the current photo instructions.
The listed information gives a printed photo for the residence permit[4]. It does not establish a head-height rule, so check the procedure’s current instructions for that detail.
Practical Tips for Taking Your Photo
You do not need a professional photo studio to take a valid picture. Stand facing a bright window to get natural, even lighting on your face. Ask a friend or family member to take the picture so you do not distort your features by holding the camera at arm length.
Keep the camera at your eye level and stand about one to one and a half metres away. Once you capture a clear image, you can use the tool above to crop it to the correct dimensions and prepare a print sheet.
Frequently asked questions
What size is a Mauritanian passport photo?
A Mauritanian passport photo must be 35 by 45 millimetres, following a common size standard[1].
Do I need a printed or digital photo for a visitor e-visa?
You must submit your visitor e-visa photo digitally through the online application portal[2].
What is the head height requirement for Mauritanian IDs?
The official head height requirement is not set for national identity cards and passports[1].
What are the dimensions for a driving licence photo?
A Mauritanian driving licence requires a square photo measuring 25 by 25 millimetres[3].
How do I format my photo at home?
You can take a photo with a standard camera or phone, then use the tool above to crop it to the correct size and make a printable sheet.