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Every DR Congo document photo format: Passport, National ID card, Visa, Residence card and 2 more. Compare all 6 official sizes and make the one you need from a selfie — preview free.

Requirements verified: 04.08.2026

DR Congo
Driving licence 35 × 45 mm National ID card 35 × 45 mm Passport 35 × 45 mm Residence card 35 × 45 mm Visa 35 × 45 mm Work permit 35 × 45 mm

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Document Size Background Glasses Headwear File
Driving licence 35 × 45 mm White plain Not allowed Only for religious reasons JPG · ≤ 2 MB
National ID card 35 × 45 mm White plain Not allowed Only for religious reasons JPG · ≤ 2 MB
Passport 35 × 45 mm White plain Not allowed Only for religious reasons JPG · ≤ 2 MB
Residence card 35 × 45 mm White plain Not allowed Only for religious reasons JPG · ≤ 2 MB
Visa 35 × 45 mm White plain Not allowed Only for religious reasons JPG · ≤ 2 MB
Work permit 35 × 45 mm White plain Not allowed Only for religious reasons JPG · ≤ 2 MB

Need a document photo for DR Congo? Below are all 6 formats we prepare for DR Congo (Passport, National ID card, Visa, Residence card and 2 more) — each made from your selfie to the exact official size, background and head proportions.

Use the comparison table to check the size, background colour and rules (glasses, headwear) for every DR Congo document at a glance, then open the one you need. Each format shows a free watermarked preview first; you pay only for the final file.

Did you know? DR Congo

For a few years, the DR Congo passport was one of the most expensive identity documents on Earth. After a 2015 deal with the Belgian firm Semlex, the price leapt from $100 to $185 - costing a Congolese citizen more to hold a passport than an American, and over double the British fee. A Reuters investigation later traced part of the fee to a tiny firm in the UAE linked to the president's circle, and the contract collapsed amid money-laundering inquiries. Today a new German-built biometric passport, rolled out from June 2025, has cut the price to just $75.

  • Passport scandal Between 2015 and 2020 a Congolese passport cost $185 - dearer than a US passport - after a no-tender deal routed part of every fee to a UAE firm tied to the president's relatives.
  • Biometric reset A new biometric passport built by Germany's Dermalog launched in June 2025, adding online enrollment and slashing the price from $99 to $75.
  • Passport power The Congolese passport ranks 89th on the Henley Passport Index, opening just 43 destinations visa-free or on arrival.
  • Statehood From 1885 to 1908 the territory was the only African land owned outright by a single European: King Leopold II ran the Congo Free State as his personal private property, not as a Belgian colony.
  • Currency origin The Congolese franc dates to 1887, when a gold-standard currency was minted for Leopold II's Congo Free State - among the oldest currency names still in use in Africa.
  • Hyperinflation When the franc was reintroduced in 1998 it replaced the new zaire at 1 franc to 100,000 - equivalent to a staggering 300 trillion of the old francs after rounds of redenomination and 3,000% inflation.
  • Deepest river The Congo River is the deepest river on Earth, with channels plunging at least 220 metres (722 feet) - so deep that fish populations on each bank evolved in isolation.
  • Francophone giant With over 110 million people, the DR Congo is the most populous French-speaking country in the world, and Kinshasa is the largest Francophone city anywhere.

Sources: Wikipedia - DR Congo passport · Newsweek - Why a Congolese Passport Costs More Than a U.S. One · Biometric Update - DRC cuts passport price with Dermalog · Wikipedia - Visa requirements for DR Congo citizens · Wikipedia - Congolese franc · BlackPast - Congo Free State (1885-1908) · Guinness World Records - Deepest river · Worldometer - DR Congo Population

FAQ

Which DR Congo documents can I make a photo for?
We currently support 6 DR Congo formats: Passport, National ID card, Visa, Residence card and 2 more. Each has its own page with the exact requirements.
Are the DR Congo photo sizes official?
Yes. Every size, background and head proportion follows the official DR Congo requirement for that document. We re-verify the parameters regularly.
When do I pay?
Only after you see the preview and it matches the requirements. Trying another photo is free.
What size photo does DR Congo need?
For Passport the photo is 35 × 45 mm; the other formats and their sizes are in the comparison table above. We crop and scale your selfie to the exact size automatically.
What background colour do DR Congo document photos need?
They need a plain white background with even lighting and no shadows. We replace your background automatically to match the requirement.
Can I wear glasses in a DR Congo document photo?
As a rule glasses should be removed so the eyes are clearly visible without glare; head coverings are usually accepted only for religious reasons and must not shadow the face. The exact rule is shown on each document page.
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