🇹🇬 Togo passport and ID photos

Documents Covered

This page helps you prepare photos for several official Togo documents. The guidelines here cover the Togo passport, Togo national identity card, and Togo residence permit. Each of these documents requires a clear, accurate photograph to process your identity records correctly.

You can also prepare photos for a Togo visitor visa, Togo driving licence, Togo citizenship application, and Togo seafarer’s book.

Official Sizes and Measurements

The cited pages do not establish 35×45 mm as the photo size for every listed document, or show that this common size is widely used. Check the instructions for the specific application^{[1][2][3][4][5][6][7]}.

The cited pages do not establish whether head-height rules exist for all these documents^{[1][2][3][4][5][6][7]}. Check the relevant application instructions.

When you prepare your image, aim for a balanced frame showing your full head and shoulders. Keep your face centered and look straight into the camera lens with a neutral expression. Avoid tilting your head up, down, or to the side so that your facial features remain clearly visible.

Printed Versus Digital Submission

The cited pages do not establish that printed photos are required for all these applications^{[1][3][5][6][7]}. Follow the photo instructions for the specific application.

The cited pages do not establish that identity-card and visitor-visa photos must be submitted digitally^[2][4]. Follow the instructions for your application.

Pay close attention to whether your specific procedure requires physical prints or an online upload. For printed submissions, keep your paper clean and free from folds or ink smudges. For digital uploads, save your file in a standard format and check the file size limits before you send it.

Taking the Photo at Home

Stand facing a bright window to get natural lighting on your face. Natural light helps show your true skin tone without harsh shadows.

Ask someone else to take the picture instead of holding the camera yourself. Keep the camera at eye level about 1 to 1.5 meters away from your face and avoid using a direct flash.

Choose a plain, light-colored background behind you so your silhouette stands out clearly. Wear everyday clothing that contrasts with the background and avoid wearing hats, dark glasses, or large headwear unless worn for religious reasons. Make sure your hair does not cover your eyes or face.

Using the Photo Tool

If your application instructions call for a 35×45 mm photo, you can use the tool above to crop it and arrange it on a 4×6-inch sheet for printing.

Upload your digital picture into the browser tool and adjust the crop boundaries until your face fits the correct proportions. You can download the final template and take it to a print shop or use a home printer loaded with photo paper.

Checking Your Final Picture

Review your photo carefully before you finalize your application. Check that your face is clearly visible and centered in the frame with a neutral expression.

Make sure the lighting is even and shows no shadows behind you. Read your application guidelines one last time to verify all requirements before you submit your file.

Preparing Before You Visit the Office

When visiting an office in person for documents like a passport^[1], residence permit^[3], driving licence^[5], citizenship^[6], or seafarer's book^[7], bring all required physical paperwork along with your printed photos. Double-check that your printed sheet has correct dimensions and that individual photos are cut cleanly with sharp scissors. Arrive early and keep your papers flat in a folder so they stay neat.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

A frequent mistake is using a photo with uneven lighting or heavy shadows under the chin and nose. Another common error is wearing uniforms or clothing that blends into the background. Always check that your mouth is closed and your eyes look directly at the camera lens without squinting.