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South Africa Id Card Photo

Size	35 x 45 mm (3.5 x 4.5 cm)
Resolution	600 dpi
Background	Light Grey

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DO's and Don'ts

Neat and Tidy

Do not Smile

Head At Center

Avoid Shadows

Look Straight

No Headgear

Recent Photo

Taken within 6 months.

Background

Light Grey

Size and Dimensions

35 x 45 mm (3.5 x 4.5 cm)

Resolution

Minimum 600 dpi required.

Photo Quality

Clear, no creases or marks.

Face Visibility

Entire face must be fully visible.

Face Orientation

Face straight, no tilt.

No Red-Eye

Red-eye effect not allowed.

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Can I use my phone to take a South Africa ID card photo?

Yes. A smartphone photo is acceptable as long as it’s clear, well-lit, and properly formatted before submission.

Is a digital South Africa ID card photo accepted for applications?

Yes. Digital photos are widely accepted, especially for online or appointment-based ID applications.

Can children or infants have different ID card photo rules?

Some requirements may be slightly relaxed, but the child’s face must still be clearly visible.

What are the common reasons for rejection of a South Africa ID card photo?

South Africa ID card photos are often rejected because of poor lighting, shadows, or blurry image quality. Other common reasons include incorrect facial expressions, glare from glasses, hair covering the face, wearing unsuitable clothing, or using an outdated photo.