# 🇨🇬Congo ID Card Photo

Country: Congo

Document: ID Card

Page language: en

Page: [🇨🇬Congo ID Card Photo](https://onedollarpassportphoto.com/cg/id/)

Requirements last verified: 2026-01-26

Applies to: Understanding the ID card photo standard and preparing before your photo is taken at the issuing office.

Does not apply to: Supplying your own photo. The issuing office photographs you on site; outside photos are not accepted for the ID card.

The issuing office takes the photo in person. Applicants cannot supply their own photo for this document.

## Photo specifications

These are document-specific values from the page data. Printed and digital requirements may apply to different application routes; consult the guide and sources below.

| Requirement | Value |
|---|---|
| Photo dimensions | 35 × 45 mm |
| Photo paper | Glossy or matte |
| Digital pixel dimensions | 413 × 531 px (see guide/source for applicability and minimum vs exact sizing) |
| Maximum pixel dimensions | 826 × 1062 px |
| Digital file format | JPEG |
| Maximum digital file size | 240 KB |
| Photo age | Taken within 6 months |

## Appearance and composition

- Background: Plain white background only, no patterns, shadows, or reflections
- Head size: Head should occupy 70-80% of the frame from chin to crown
- Glasses: Not permitted.
- Even lighting; no harsh shadows.
- Filters, beauty modes and retouching are forbidden.
- Color photo.
- Head coverings are permitted for religious reasons; check the source for conditions.
- Uniforms are restricted; check the source for exceptions.
- No earphones or wireless devices.

## What to expect at your appointment

Understanding the ID card photo standard and preparing before your photo is taken at the issuing office.

[Read the official requirements](https://interieur.gouv.cg/carte-nationale-didentite/)

## How to prepare

Sort these before your appointment and the photo passes first time.

-   Wrong background color — Background must be plain white with no patterns, shadows, or reflections
-   Photo too old — Must be taken within the last 6 months showing your current appearance
-   Face not fully visible — Your face must be visible from forehead to chin with no obstructions
-   Incorrect expression — You cannot frown, raise eyebrows, or have any expression other than neutral
-   Wearing non-prescription glasses — Glasses are only allowed with a medical certificate (certificat médical)
-   Head covering creating shadows — Religious head coverings are allowed but must not cast shadows on your face

## Common rejection reasons

- Wrong background color — Background must be plain white with no patterns, shadows, or reflections

- Photo too old — Must be taken within the last 6 months showing your current appearance

- Face not fully visible — Your face must be visible from forehead to chin with no obstructions

- Incorrect expression — You cannot frown, raise eyebrows, or have any expression other than neutral

- Wearing non-prescription glasses — Glasses are only allowed with a medical certificate (certificat médical)

- Head covering creating shadows — Religious head coverings are allowed but must not cast shadows on your face

## Source for the document requirements

[Source linked by the document page](https://interieur.gouv.cg/carte-nationale-didentite/)

The complete guide below includes additional sources and application-specific qualifications when available.