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Photo requirements

If applying with an alternative to the CITB HS&E test applicants must upload a passport style photograph and accompanying photo ID. Photographs to support your application must meet the following criteria:

  • In colour
  • Taken against a plain white background
  • Clear and in focus
  • No more than two years old
  • Unaltered by computer software

The image must:

  • Show a close-up of full head and shoulders without any other objects or people
  • Be a JPG or JPEG file. Please do not send images in PDF file format.

In addition the photo must show the card applicant:

  • Facing forward and looking straight at the camera
  • With a neutral expression and mouth closed
  • Without anything covering the face
  • In clear contrast to the background
  • Without a head covering (unless worn for religious or medical reasons)
  • With eyes open, visible and free from reflection or glare from glasses
  • With eyes not covered by sunglasses, tinted glasses, glasses frames or hair
  • Without any ‘red eye’
  • Without shadows