🇸🇳 Senegal passport and ID photos

Overview of Senegal Identity Documents

When you apply for official documents in Senegal, you must provide correct photographs. This page covers the Senegalese ordinary passport photo, Senegalese child or baby passport photo, and the Senegalese service passport photo.

It also covers the Senegal biometric national identity card, Senegal foreign resident identity card photo, Senegal foreigner circulation card photo, Senegal visitor visa photo, and Senegal firearms permit photo. Taking pictures for official paperwork requires careful attention to detail so that your application moves forward smoothly.

Passport Photo Rules

A common photo size for a Senegalese ordinary passport is 35×45 mm; the photo is submitted in printed form. The verified information does not list a head-height measurement^[1].

A Senegalese child or baby passport photo follows the same 35x45 mm size and printed submission rules^[1]. Meanwhile, a Senegalese service passport photo also measures 35x45 mm, but it uses digital submission^[2]. Official rules do not set a specific head height for service passports^[2].

Identity and Resident Card Photos

The Senegal biometric national identity card uses a 35x45 mm photo size with digital submission^[3]. The official source does not set a specific head height requirement for this card^[3].

For the Senegal foreign resident identity card photo, you must provide a printed copy measuring 35x45 mm^[4]. The head height requirement is not set for this document either^[4].

Circulation Cards and Permits

If you need a Senegal foreigner circulation card photo, the required size is 35x45 mm and you must submit it in printed format^[5]. The head height rule is not set^[5].

Similarly, a Senegal firearms permit photo measures 35x45 mm and requires a printed copy^[6]. Official guidelines do not set a head height for this permit^[6].

Visitor Visa Photo Specifications

A common photo size for a Senegal visitor visa is 35×45 mm, and the photo is submitted in printed form^[7]. The verified information does not list a head-height measurement^[7].

Preparing Your Photo at Home

Use even lighting and place the camera at eye level when taking the photo. Try to stand near a large window with soft daylight to avoid harsh shadows on your face or behind you.

Keep the camera about one to one and a half meters away from your face. You can ask a friend or family member to help take the picture so you do not have to stretch your arm for a selfie. You can use the tool above to crop your image to the correct dimensions.

Printing Your Photo Sheet

Some of the listed documents use printed photos, while others use digital photos. Check the submission method for your document before preparing a print sheet.

Take your print sheet to any local photo kiosk and print it as an ordinary 4x6-inch photo. Make sure the print settings do not scale or stretch the image, as this changes the correct physical dimensions.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Many people make simple errors when taking identification pictures at home. Wearing glasses that reflect light, smiling too broadly, or tilting your head can cause rejection. Keep your facial expression neutral and look straight into the camera lens.

Another common issue is a bad background choice. Always use a plain white or light-colored background with no patterns, shadows, or objects behind you.

Before You Go to the Office

Check your printed photos with a physical ruler before heading out to an appointment. The 35x45 mm size must be exact if you are submitting paper copies.

Keep your printed photos flat inside a clean folder so they do not get bent, folded, or stained before you hand them over to the office clerk.