Lebanon National ID Card Photo — Exact Requirements and How to Get It Right

A Lebanon national ID card (carte d'identité) photo accepted at the civil registry must conform to the Lebanese Directorate General of Personal Status specification: 35×45 mm (827×1063 px at 300 dpi), pure white background (#FFFFFF), with the head measuring 25–35 mm from chin to crown — the identical standard applied to the Lebanese passport. Matching every measurement from the start means no return visits and no reprints.

One feature that sets the Lebanese ID process apart from most countries is the role of the mukhtar — the elected neighbourhood leader who traditionally signs or stamps the photograph before it is lodged with the civil registry. Many district offices still require this certified print alongside any digital filing. Because the photo must survive physical printing and carry an official stamp, quality matters beyond pixel dimensions alone: sharpness, accurate colour balance, and a genuinely white background are all essential so the mukhtar can confirm your identity without hesitation. A correctly prepared digital file lets you print at any photo shop and proceed directly to certification.

• Size: 35×45 mm (827×1063 px at 300 dpi)
• Background: plain white (#FFFFFF) — no shadows, gradients, or off-white tones
• Face coverage: head height 25–35 mm, occupying 56–78% of the total frame height
• Expression: neutral, mouth closed, eyes open, looking directly at the camera
• Glasses: permitted only if both eyes are fully visible — no colour tint, no reflective glare
• Head covering: not permitted except for documented religious reasons; the face must remain fully uncovered
• Recency: taken within the last six months, accurately reflecting current appearance
• Print quality: glossy or matte photo paper, no compression artefacts, correct white balance

Common reasons Lebanon ID photos are rejected:

• Shadow on the white background — a frequent problem when photos are taken at home against a plain wall; the background reads grey rather than true white at the registry counter
• Head outside the 25–35 mm range — too small if the subject stood too far from the camera, or over-cropped if they stood too close
• Glasses with tint or glare — Lebanon's standard requires both eyes to be completely unobstructed; even lightly tinted or photochromic lenses routinely cause rejection
• Non-neutral expression — a slight smile, raised eyebrows, or parted lips is sufficient grounds for refusal at the mukhtar's desk or the civil registry counter

Upload any clear photo of yourself: it is automatically cropped and sized to the exact Lebanese 35×45 mm standard, with head position checked against the 25–35 mm specification and the background set to pure white — ready for mukhtar certification and civil registry submission. A free watermarked preview lets you confirm the result before you pay anything. The 300 dpi print-ready file is delivered instantly. If the civil registry refuses the photo for any technical reason, we redo it free of charge or issue a full refund. You pay only when you have a photo that works.