Photo requirements

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 2 years old
• unaltered by computer software

The image must:

• show a close-up of full head and shoulders without any other objects or people

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 it’s worn for religious or medical reasons)
• with eyes open, visible and free from reflection or glare from glasses
• with your eyes not covered by sunglasses, tinted glasses, glasses frames or hair
• without any ‘red eye’
• without any shadows