Comoros Driving Licence Photo — Exact 51×51 mm Standard

A driving licence photo submitted at the Comorian licensing office must meet the same 51×51 mm (2×2 inch) square format that applies across all official identity documents issued in the Comoros. Getting this right the first time means understanding the precise requirements — and having a photo that is cropped, sized, and colour-balanced to match them exactly.

The Comoros uses the unified 51×51 mm photo standard for its driving licences rather than the rectangular formats common in many other countries. This square format — identical to the one used for national ID cards and other Comorian documents — is submitted in person at the licensing office, where officials verify compliance before accepting your application. Because the photo is checked manually at the counter, any deviation in size, background, or framing is immediately visible and results in rejection on the spot.

• Dimensions: 51×51 mm (digital equivalent: 1205×1205 px)
• Background: plain white (#FFFFFF) — no shadows, gradients, or patterns
• Face coverage: your face must fill 70–80% of the frame height
• Expression: neutral, mouth closed, both eyes open and clearly visible
• Glasses: not permitted under any circumstances
• Headwear: not allowed except for religious head coverings worn daily
• Recency: taken within the last six months, accurately reflecting your current appearance

• Common reasons photos are rejected at Comorian licensing offices:
• Wrong dimensions or non-square format — submitting a standard rectangular passport photo (35×45 mm or 40×60 mm) instead of the required 51×51 mm square is the most frequent mistake made by applicants unfamiliar with the local standard
• Off-white or cream background — a background that appears white on screen but prints with a warm or grey tint fails the visual check; only a pure white background (#FFFFFF) is accepted
• Glasses worn in the photo — even clear prescription glasses are not accepted; the rule is absolute with no medical exemption at the licensing stage
• Insufficient face coverage — a photo taken from too far away, where the face occupies less than 70% of the frame height, is rejected as it prevents clear identification

To get your photo right without a trip to a studio, upload any clear, recent photo of yourself. Your image is automatically cropped and resized to the exact 51×51 mm square, the background is replaced with pure white, and framing is adjusted so your face fills the required 70–80% of the frame. Before you pay anything, you receive a free watermarked preview to confirm the result looks correct. If you are satisfied, download the print-ready file. And if the licensing office rejects the photo for any compliance reason, we redo it free of charge or issue a full refund — you take no risk.