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Cameroon Visa Photo Size

Cameroonian photo follows ICAO standards. White background required.

Scale diagram40 × 40 mm
Top of head%8.3
Pupil line%38.0
Bottom of chin%67.8

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

Photo Size

40×40 mm

Background Color
White
Head size
50-69%
Eye Position
62% 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 Cameroon visa photo look?

The required photo size for a Cameroon biometric passport is 35×45 mm. The background must be plain white and the face clearly visible. Cameroon issues biometric passports that comply with ICAO standards. The photo must have been taken no more than 6 months before the application date.

Issuing authority: DGSN

Passport applications are handled by Délégation Générale à la Sûreté Nationale (DGSN). Applications are accepted at authorised offices and service centres, and the photo requirements follow ICAO 9303.

Preparing your photo: correct size and format

PhotoID Studio automatically crops and resizes your photo to Cameroon passport standards (35×45 mm, 300 DPI, white background). Face detection ensures the correct head ratio and eye alignment according to ICAO rules. Print the resulting digital file at an authorised print centre near a DGSN office and attach it to your application.

How to take a good photo

Stand in front of a well-lit plain white background and look directly at the camera. Your head should be upright, your face straight ahead, and your expression neutral. No sunglasses or accessories should be worn. Natural light or soft artificial lighting is preferred.

Common reasons for photo rejection

• Background is not white or contains shadows. • Photo was taken more than 6 months ago. • Face appears in the wrong proportion within the frame. • Eyes are closed, squinting, or covered by sunglasses. • Head is tilted or turned.

Frequently asked questions

Cameroon is bilingual (French and English): are the photo standards different?

No, the photo standard is the same nationwide. The 35×45 mm white-background ICAO-compliant biometric photo applies to both French-speaking and English-speaking regions.

How long is a Cameroon passport photo valid?

The photo must have been taken no more than 6 months before the application date. Older photos may be rejected by DGSN.

Can Cameroonian citizens apply for a passport abroad?

Yes, Cameroonian citizens living abroad can apply through the Cameroonian embassy or consulate in their country of residence.

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