# 🇨🇻Cape Verde ID Card Photo

Country: Cape Verde

Document: ID Card

Page language: en

Page: [🇨🇻Cape Verde ID Card Photo](https://onedollarpassportphoto.com/cv/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 |
| 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 | 500 KB |
| Photo age | Taken within 6 months |

## Appearance and composition

- Background: Plain white background with no patterns, colors, or shadows
- Head size: Head height should be 32-36mm (70-80% of photo height)
- 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://sniac.cv/cartao-nacional-de-identificacao/)

## How to prepare

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

-   Wrong background — Background must be plain white with no colors, patterns, or shadows
-   Face not centered — Your face must be clearly visible and centered in the photo frame
-   Wrong head size — Head height should occupy 70-80% of the photo height
-   Wearing glasses — Remove glasses to avoid reflections and ensure eyes are clearly visible
-   Expression not neutral — Maintain a neutral expression with mouth closed and both eyes open
-   Photo too old — Photo must be taken within the last 6 months showing current appearance
-   Shadows on face — Ensure even lighting with no shadows on face or background

## Common rejection reasons

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

- Face not centered — Your face must be clearly visible and centered in the photo frame

- Wrong head size — Head height should occupy 70-80% of the photo height

- Wearing glasses — Remove glasses to avoid reflections and ensure eyes are clearly visible

- Expression not neutral — Maintain a neutral expression with mouth closed and both eyes open

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

- Shadows on face — Ensure even lighting with no shadows on face or background

## Source for the document requirements

[Source linked by the document page](https://sniac.cv/cartao-nacional-de-identificacao/)

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