Congo Work Permit Photo — Exact 35×45 mm Standard
Get a compliant photo for your Republic of Congo Permis de travail — automatically sized, cropped, and background-corrected to the official 35×45 mm white-background standard.
- Meets ICAO 9309
- SSL-secured payment
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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 Congo Work permit 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 Congo Work permit 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 Work permit photo: what matters
A work permit photo for the Republic of Congo must meet the precise requirements set by the Congolese Ministry of Labour and Immigration. The standard calls for a 35×45 mm (827×1063 px) passport-style portrait on a pure white background — the same format used across official immigration documents in the country. Submitting a photo that does not match this specification is one of the most common reasons a Permis de travail application is delayed or returned.
The Permis de travail is the main work authorisation for foreign nationals employed in the Republic of Congo (Congo-Brazzaville), issued through the Ministry of Labour in coordination with the immigration directorate. Because the application is processed by government officials who manually verify each document, the photo is scrutinised carefully: size, background colour, head position, and expression are all checked against a fixed internal checklist. Unlike some countries that allow digital submission with flexible cropping, the Congolese system relies on standardised printed photos — which means any deviation in dimensions or background is immediately visible and grounds for rejection.
- Size: 35×45 mm (digital equivalent: 827×1063 px at 600 dpi)
- Background: pure white (#FFFFFF) — no cream, grey, or off-white tones
- Face coverage: the face must fill 70–80% of the frame height
- Expression: neutral, mouth closed, no smiling
- Glasses: not permitted under any circumstances
- Headwear: only permitted for verified religious reasons; must not cast shadows on the face
- Recency: the photo must have been taken within the last 6 months
- Print quality: sharp focus, even lighting, no shadows on face or background
- Common reasons work permit photos are rejected in Congo:
- Background is off-white, beige, or has a visible gradient — the standard requires a flat, pure white (#FFFFFF)
- Face occupies less than 70% of the frame height, often caused by including too much of the shoulders or upper body
- Glasses present — even transparent or lightly tinted frames are not accepted
- Photo is older than 6 months or shows visible retouching that alters facial features
To get your compliant Congo work permit photo, simply upload any clear, front-facing photo — it will be automatically cropped and resized to the exact 35×45 mm official standard, with the background corrected to pure white. You receive a free watermarked preview before paying anything, so you can check the result first. If your photo is submitted and rejected for any compliance reason, it will be redone at no charge or fully refunded. Pay only for the final file, only when you are satisfied.
How we make your Work permit photo meet the official standard — Congo, 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 Work permit photo looks like
Congo · 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
- Not allowed
- Facial expression
- Neutral, mouth closed
- Headwear
- Only for religious reasons
- File
- JPG · ≤ 300 KB
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 — Congo, 35 × 45 mm
You do not need a trip to a studio. Authorities accept any Work permit 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 Congo Work permit 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 Work permit 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 |
Congo Work permit 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 Congo Work permit 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 Congo Work permit photos
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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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