Kyrgyzstan Driving Licence Photo — Exact Requirements & How to Prepare

A driving licence in Kyrgyzstan is issued as a biometric plastic card by the State Registration Service (GRS) in cooperation with the Unified Vehicle Registration Authority, Unaa. The embedded photograph must conform to an ICAO-aligned biometric standard: 35×45 mm, pure white background, and a face height of 70–80% of the total frame — the same specification used for international biometric travel documents across Central Asia.

One important process detail that distinguishes Kyrgyzstan from many other countries: the driving licence photo is captured digitally on-site at the Unaa or GRS examination and registration office. A trained operator photographs applicants using calibrated equipment during the appointment itself — you do not bring a printed photograph to submit. Knowing the exact requirements before you arrive means you can present yourself correctly — right attire, no banned accessories, correct hair placement — and avoid having to reschedule because the operator flags a compliance issue at the counter.

• Dimensions: 35×45 mm (413×531 px at 300 dpi)
• Background: plain white (#FFFFFF) — no gradients, shadows, or colour casts
• Face coverage: face height must fill 70–80% of the total frame height
• Expression: neutral and relaxed, mouth closed
• Eyes: both fully open, clearly visible, looking directly into the camera
• Glasses: permitted only when eyes are completely unobscured — no tinted lenses, no reflective glare, no heavy frames that conceal the brows
• Headwear: not permitted (religious exceptions apply where prescribed by law)
• Recency: taken within the previous 6 months

Common reasons photos are rejected at Kyrgyz Unaa and GRS offices

• Off-white or coloured background: any tone other than pure white (#FFFFFF) — including cream, beige, or light grey — fails the automated biometric background check used on the office equipment
• Sunglasses or tinted lenses: tinting and lens reflections obscure the iris geometry required for biometric data capture on the card chip, causing an immediate retake
• Head covering or hat: any item that alters the head silhouette or hides facial geometry is refused; this includes sports headbands and fashion hats
• Face framing outside the 70–80% range: if the face appears too small or is cropped too tightly, the office software rejects the frame during the digital crop step and a new shot must be taken

Use our tool to generate a precisely sized, white-background reference image that matches the Kyrgyz biometric standard exactly. Upload any clear photo and it is automatically cropped to 35×45 mm (413×531 px) with the face correctly positioned within the required 70–80% range. A free watermarked preview is available before you download. Arrive at your Unaa or GRS appointment knowing precisely what a compliant photo must look like — and keep the file ready for any passport, visa, or other official document application that accepts a submitted photograph.