Ivory Coast Driving Licence Photo — Official Requirements & Compliant Image

The Ivorian permis de conduire is issued under the national biometric identity standard — the same framework that governs the CNI and passport. The official portrait specification calls for a 35×45 mm image on a pure white background, with the face occupying 70–80% of the frame height. Understanding every technical criterion before your enrollment appointment means no surprises on the day and a smooth, efficient session.

A defining feature of the Ivorian driving licence process is that the photograph is captured digitally on-site at the enrollment center, using dedicated biometric camera equipment — closely mirroring the CNI and passport procedure. Applicants do not bring or submit a printed photo. Because the image is taken in a single session, knowing the correct framing, expression, and appearance rules in advance puts you fully in control of the outcome. A pixel-perfect reference image prepared beforehand lets you verify your appearance against the official standard before you walk through the door.

• Photo size: 35×45 mm — digital equivalent 827×1063 px at 600 dpi
• Background: pure white (#FFFFFF), uniform, free of shadows, gradients, or patterns
• Face coverage: face height fills 70–80% of the total frame height; eyes, nose, and mouth fully visible and unobstructed
• Expression: neutral, mouth closed, no smiling
• Glasses: not permitted — all eyewear, including prescription lenses, must be removed
• Headwear: not permitted; religious head coverings may be accepted in limited circumstances — confirm directly with your enrollment center
• Recency: taken within the last 6 months

Common reasons photos are rejected in Ivory Coast

• Off-white background: cream, beige, light grey, or pale blue backgrounds visually resemble white but do not meet the #FFFFFF standard and will be rejected during quality control
• Glasses worn: prescription glasses and sunglasses are both prohibited without exception for this biometric document — the rule applies regardless of lens tint or frame size
• Non-frontal pose: the biometric enrollment system requires the head to be perfectly upright and level; any tilt or rotation causes the image to fail automated alignment checks
• Background shadows: shadows cast behind the head or under the chin from overhead lighting create contrast that fails the uniform-background criterion

Upload your photo to our tool and it is automatically cropped and sized to the exact 35×45 mm official standard with a pure white background — so you can see precisely what a compliant portrait looks like before your enrollment session. A free watermarked preview lets you inspect the result at no cost. Once satisfied, download the full-resolution file. The ready image is an ideal preparation reference for your appointment, and equally ready to use for any visa application, residence permit, or other Ivorian document that accepts a submitted photograph.