🇸🇸 South Sudan passport and ID photos

Documents Covered for South Sudan

You need correct photos for many official applications in South Sudan. This guide covers the South Sudan passport, the national identity card, the visitor visa, the e-visa, the work permit, and the emergency travel document.

Each document has specific rules for its image size and submission method. Knowing these details helps you avoid rejections when you submit your paperwork to the office.

Passport and National Identity Card Photos

The embassy asks for two passport-size photos for a South Sudan passport application, but its instructions do not give their dimensions^[1]. A 35×45 mm photo is a common size; check with the embassy before submitting it.

The South Sudan national identity card photo also uses a size of 35x45 mm^[2]. Both of these document types require printed physical copies rather than digital uploads^[1][2].

Official sources do not set a strict requirement for head height on these photos^[1][2]. You should still keep your face centered, look straight ahead, and keep a neutral expression.

Visitor Visas and E-Visas

Rules change depending on the type of visa you request for travel. A South Sudan visitor visa photo measures 50.8x50.8 mm and is submitted as a printed copy^[3].

The e-visa portal lets applicants apply online^[4]. The portal page does not specify a photo size or explain how to submit a photo, so check the application form for current instructions.

Neither visa category sets a mandatory measurement for head height in the official guidelines^[3][4], but keeping your face clearly visible is always important.

Work Permits and Emergency Travel Documents

The Ministry of Labour asks applicants to attach two passport-size photos with a white background to a work permit application^[5]. It does not specify photo dimensions or state whether the photos must be printed.

An emergency travel document application requires four passport-size photographs^[6]. The source does not specify their dimensions.

Just like the other official papers, the exact head height is not set by the authorities^[5][6]. Center your face naturally in the frame with good lighting.

Understanding Size Rules and Formats

Most South Sudan documents use the 35x45 mm common size^{[1][2][4][5][6]}. Only the visitor visa uses a different size at 50.8x50.8 mm^[3].

Check the relevant office or application form for how to submit each photo. The cited sources do not establish that most of these applications require printed photos or that the e-visa accepts a photo upload^{[1][2][3][4][5][6]}.

Because official rules do not set a single official size for most documents except the visitor visa, they rely on these common dimensions^{[1][2][4][5][6]}.

Practical Tips for Taking Your Photo

Stand facing a bright window to get even natural light on your face. Avoid harsh shadows behind your head or under your chin.

Ask a friend to take the picture using a camera placed at your eye level. Keep a distance of about one to one and a half meters to avoid distortion.

You can use the tool above to crop your image to the correct dimensions and arrange it on a standard sheet for printing at a local kiosk.

Avoiding Common Application Mistakes

Many applications get delayed because of poor photo quality. Make sure your background is plain and light-colored without patterns.

Remove hats and dark glasses unless worn for strict religious or medical reasons. Keep your eyes open and look directly at the camera lens.

Double-check your specific document requirements before you finalize and print your picture sheet.