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Libya Visa Photo Size

Libyan photo follows ICAO standards. White background required.

Scale diagram40 × 60 mm
Top of head%6.5
Pupil line%44.0
Bottom of chin%81.5

The diagram shows the required framing for Libya at true proportions: head height and eye line are drawn from the official ratios.

Photo Size

40×60 mm

Background Color
White
Head size
70-80%
Eye Position
56% from bottom
Top Margin
3-5 mm

ICAO 9303

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Used For

  • Passport
  • ID card
  • Visa

With the PhotoID Studio desktop app you can create a custom photo size for any document used in any country, save it as a preset, and reuse your saved preset with a single click.

Always verify the size before an official application

The information here reflects the sizes commonly accepted for visa applications. Authorities can change photo requirements without prior notice, and different documents in the same country (passport, ID card, driving licence, residence permit) may require different sizes. Check the current guidance of the authority you are applying to before preparing your photo.

How should a Libya visa photo look?

Libya biometric passport photos must be 35×45 mm on a plain white background. Passport applications are processed through the Directorate of Passports and Nationality (Mudiriyyat al-Jawazat wal-Jinsiyya) under the Ministry of Interior. The photo must have been taken within the last 6 months.

Issuing authority: Directorate of Passports and Nationality (Ministry of Interior)

Passport and national identity processing in Libya is handled by the Mudiriyyat al-Jawazat wal-Jinsiyya under the Ministry of Interior. Biometric passport applications are accepted at authorised offices and diplomatic missions abroad.

Preparing a compliant photo with PhotoID Studio

PhotoID Studio crops and resizes your uploaded photo to the 35×45 mm Libya standard. The app automatically checks face position, head height and background colour. Save the processed photo to your device and have it printed at a local print shop.

Tips for taking the right photo

Position yourself in front of a plain white wall under natural or evenly distributed artificial light. Look directly at the camera with your face fully visible from the front. Women who normally wear a headscarf for religious reasons may wear it, but the entire face must be clearly visible.

Common reasons for photo rejection

• Background is not plain white or contains shadows. • Head height falls outside 70–80% of the total photo height. • Eyes are closed, partially visible or glasses are worn. • Shadows, reflections or colour distortion on the face. • Photo is older than 6 months.

Cost and printing options

With a PhotoID Studio annual subscription you can process your photos. Print the processed photo at a local print shop at 35×45 mm. This offers significant savings compared to traditional studio prices.

Frequently asked questions

Why does the background colour matter for a Libya passport photo?

Biometric systems use algorithms to distinguish the face from the background; non-white backgrounds can cause errors during automated scanning.

Can I wear a headscarf in the photo?

Women who normally wear a headscarf for religious reasons may wear it, but the entire face must be clearly visible.

How recent must the photo be?

The photo must have been taken no more than 6 months before the date of application.

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