Cape Verde Driving Licence Photo — Exact Size, Background & Requirements
Everything you need to prepare a compliant photo for your Cape Verde carta de condução — precise DGTR dimensions, white background rule, and face-framing standard.
- Meets ICAO 9309
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| Delivery | File by email right after payment |
|---|---|
| Included | Photo + self-print sheet — free |
| Guarantee | Rejected? Refund or free redo |
| Standard | Meets ICAO 9309 |
| Payment | Secure (SSL) · Visa · Mastercard |
| Privacy | GDPR · photos deleted automatically |
A better photo is needed
- Good even lighting, no shadows
- Face straight, neutral expression, mouth closed
- Plain light background
- Camera at eye level, not too close
A document photo is a headache of its own
A Cape Verde Driving licence photo has strict requirements, and a mistake costs time and money. We’ll show you how to pass on the first try.
It gets rejected
Wrong size, background or cropping — and the system returns the application.
Expensive and slow
A trip to a photo studio means a queue, time and €7–12 for a reshoot.
Confusing requirements
Exact size, head height, light background, facial expression — easy to get wrong.
Redo it all over
Rejected — take another photo, pay and submit again. Round and round.
«PhotoID24 does it all for you: upload an ordinary photo — get a ready file exactly matching the official requirements.»
A ready photo in three steps
A compliant Cape Verde Driving licence photo in a couple of minutes: upload a selfie and we professionally fit the 35 × 45 mm size, background and margins to the official requirements.
Upload a photo
Camera or gallery.
We prepare it
White background, the exact size and resolution for your document.
Download and submit
Pay and get the ready file by email — for 5,99 €. Free re-edits until your document is accepted.
Ordinary photo → ready for submission
We remove the background and clutter, set the framing and lighting — keeping your face without «beautifying».
Your face stays yours — we do not change features, only the background, lighting and framing.
Your Driving licence photo: what matters
Getting your Cape Verde driving licence (carta de condução) accepted on the first visit to the Direcção-Geral dos Transportes Rodoviários (DGTR) starts with a correctly prepared photo. The standard in Cape Verde follows the international 35×45 mm format on a plain white background, and a single deviation — wrong face proportion, a tinted background, or glare on glasses — is enough for the counter officer to send you away.
Unlike many countries where high-street photo booths are the default, driving licence photos in Cape Verde are most commonly taken directly at the DGTR licensing office. Bringing your own printed or digital photo is accepted and saves time — but only if it meets every technical requirement. The white background rule is particularly strict: even a faint grey cast or a shadow behind the head is treated as a non-compliant background and is among the most frequent causes of immediate rejection at the counter.
- Photo size: 35×45 mm (digital equivalent: 827×1063 px at 600 dpi)
- Background: pure white (#FFFFFF) — no shadows, no gradients, no coloured walls
- Face height: must fill 70–80% of the total frame height
- Expression: neutral and relaxed; mouth closed, no smiling
- Eyes: open, clearly visible, looking directly into the lens
- Glasses: permitted only when eyes are completely unobstructed — no tinted lenses, no glare, no heavy frames covering the eyebrows
- Head coverings: permitted for religious purposes only; entire face must be visible from chin to forehead
- Recency: taken within the last 6 months, accurately reflecting current appearance
- Common reasons photos are rejected in Cape Verde:
- Background not fully white — shadows cast behind the head, or a cream or grey wall used as backdrop
- Face too small in the frame — below the 70% minimum height ratio, often caused by full-body or mid-torso shots
- Glare on prescription glasses — even clear lenses reflect standard indoor lighting and obscure the eyes
- Head tilted, eyes not level, or gaze not directed straight into the camera
Upload any clear, well-lit photo of yourself — it is automatically cropped and adjusted to the exact DGTR-compliant 35×45 mm standard with a clean white background. You see a free watermarked preview before paying a cent. Pay only for the final file you are satisfied with. If the DGTR office rejects the photo for any technical reason, we redo it free of charge or refund in full — no questions asked.
How we make your Driving licence photo meet the official standard — Cape Verde, 35 × 45 mm
Every photo is prepared against the official requirements for your document — not a generic template. Here is what that means in practice:
- 1We crop and size your photo to the exact millimetre and pixel dimensions the authority requires.
- 2We check the background, head position, gaze and lighting, and flag glasses or head coverings that are not allowed.
- 3We match the rules to the specific document and country, against the exact format requirements.
- 4If anything does not meet the standard, you get a free re-do or your money back.
What an accepted Driving licence photo looks like
Cape Verde · 35 × 45 mm. Tap any requirement to see what it means on a real photo.
- Size
- 35 × 45 mm · 827 × 1063 px
- Background
- White plain
- Head in frame
- 70–80%
- Glasses
- Allowed
- Facial expression
- Neutral, mouth closed
- Headwear
- Only for religious reasons
- File
- JPG · ≤ 10 MB
Print size is 35 × 45 mm and the digital file is 827 × 1063 px.
Requirements verified: 08.2026
A digital photo is normal, and it gets accepted — Cape Verde, 35 × 45 mm
You do not need a trip to a studio. Authorities accept any Driving licence photo that meets the official requirements — what matters is the standard, not where the photo was made. We match that standard exactly.
The standard is what counts
Officials check your photo against the rules — size, background, head position and lighting — not where you took it.
Part of official processes
Many passport, visa and ID services let you upload a digital photo or submit a print — both are fine when they meet the spec.
Same result as a studio
We prepare your file to the exact official measurements, so it is accepted just like a professional studio photo.
And you are covered
If a photo is ever rejected for not meeting the requirements, we redo it for free or refund you.
How to take a good photo
The most common reasons a Cape Verde Driving licence photo gets rejected — and how to avoid them. Compare good and bad shots.
1Format and freshness
A color photo taken no more than 6 months ago.
2Lighting and background
Even light with no shadows on the face; a plain light background, without glare.
3Head position
Face head-on, head centered, no tilt or turn.
4Facial expression
Neutral, mouth closed, eyes open and looking at the camera.
5Glasses and accessories
No glasses (especially sunglasses); eyes fully visible, without glare.
6Headwear
Only for religious reasons and not covering the face — the face fully visible.
7Clothing
Ordinary everyday clothes; no uniforms or face-covering clothing.
What those who already got their photo say
Real stories from people who submitted documents with a photo from our service.
Took a selfie on my phone and a minute later had a proper passport photo. Accepted with no problems.
I was worried about the size and background, but it came out exactly right. Saved me a trip to the studio.
Simple and fast. The free preview let me check everything before paying.
Did it at home in the evening. Looked professional, no issues at the office.
Honestly easier than I expected. Uploaded a photo, downloaded the correct one. Done.
Great for the kids — no need to drag them to a studio. The background came out clean and even.
Three ways to get a Driving licence photo
A professional online service, a local photo studio, or editing it yourself — here is how they compare.
| What matters | PhotoID24 | Photo studio | Editing it yourself |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meets the official standard | Yes | Yes | No |
| Tuned to this exact document | Yes | Depends | No |
| Free re-do if something is off | Yes | No | Depends |
| Done from home, no trip | Yes | No | Yes |
| Ready in minutes | Yes | Depends | Depends |
| Clear, affordable price | Yes | No | Yes |
Cape Verde Driving licence photo price
No extra plans. Pay only if the result works for you — preview is free.
- Exact size and background for your document standard
- High resolution — for online submission and printing
- Free re-edits until your document is accepted
- Link by email, securely stored for 7 days
Money back if the photo is rejected
A print-ready sheet is included — print it yourself at any photo kiosk or online service (Walmart, CVS, CEWE, Boots, Rossmann, etc.). Listed services are not affiliated with us. Want ready prints delivered? Add them at checkout. Where to print a document photo →
- Meets ICAO 9309
- SSL-secured payment
- GDPR · photo auto-deleted
- Refund if photo rejected
- Visa · Mastercard
Guarantee for your Cape Verde Driving licence photo
We are confident in the result. If the photo is still rejected — send us a screenshot and we will refund your payment within 48 hours. No arguments.
- Refund within 48 hours
- Only a screenshot of the rejection is needed
- Money back to your card
Common questions about Cape Verde Driving licence photos
What size must a Cape Verde driving licence photo be?
What background colour is required for the Cape Verde driving licence photo?
Do I have to get the photo taken at the DGTR office in Cape Verde?
Can I wear glasses in my Cape Verde driving licence photo?
Is headwear allowed in the photo?
When do I pay, and what happens if the photo is rejected?
Your photo is protected
A photo is personal data, so we handle it carefully and in line with GDPR. We process it only to prepare the document and delete it within clear deadlines.
- Only with consentWe process the photo only after your explicit consent before upload.
- Auto-deletionWe delete the source photo within a day, the ready file after 7 days.
- No sharing with third partiesYour photos are not sold or used to train any third-party systems.
- Deletion on requestYou can ask to delete your data at any time — with a single request.
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