Morocco Biometric Photo Size
35×45 mm, ICAO 9303
How should a Morocco passport photo look?
Morocco biometric e-passport (passeport biométrique) and electronic National ID Card (Carte Nationale d'Identité électronique: CNIe) photos must be 35×45 mm on a plain white background. Applications are processed by the Direction Générale de la Sûreté Nationale (DGSN). The photo must have been taken within the last 6 months.
Photo Size
35×45 mm
Head Ratio
70%
Eye Position
56% from bottom
Top Margin
3-5 mm
Background Color
White
Standard
ICAO 9303
Requirements & Notes
Moroccan photo follows ICAO standards. White background required.
Issuing authority: DGSN (Direction Générale de la Sûreté Nationale)
Passport and national ID card applications in Morocco are handled by the Direction Générale de la Sûreté Nationale (DGSN). DGSN is the central security authority responsible for all biometric identity document procedures. Applications can be submitted at authorised DGSN offices and relevant units within police stations.
Preparing a compliant photo with PhotoID Studio
PhotoID Studio crops and resizes your uploaded photo to the 35×45 mm Morocco 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 do so, but the full face must be clearly visible. Glasses are not recommended.
Common reasons for photo rejection
• Background is not plain white or light grey. • Head height falls outside 70–80% of the total photo height. • Eyes are closed or partially visible. • 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 unlimited photos. Print the processed photo at a local print shop at 35×45 mm. This offers significant savings compared to traditional studio prices.
Used For
- Passport
- CNIE card
- Visa
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Frequently asked questions
- Is the Morocco CNIe photo the same as the passport photo?
Yes, both documents require the 35×45 mm format with a white background.
- 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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