Libya National ID Card Photo — Exact Official Dimensions

A photo for the Libyan national identity card must meet a single, precisely defined standard: 40×60 mm (472×709 px at 300 dpi), with a light gray background and the subject's face occupying 60–70% of the frame height. The issuing authority applies these requirements strictly during in-person submission, and a non-conforming photo is the most common reason for same-day rejection at civil registration offices across Libya.

One detail catches many applicants off guard: the Libyan national ID card shares the exact same 40×60 mm portrait format as the Libyan passport. The head height is approximately 38 mm, with a 6 mm top margin between the crown and the upper edge of the photo. The mandated background is light gray (#E6E6E6) — a tone that is easy to replicate digitally but often confused with pure white (which is not acceptable) or cream. If your photo was taken against a white studio backdrop, it will need to be corrected before submission.

• Dimensions: 40×60 mm (472×709 px at 300 dpi)
• Background: plain light gray, hex #E6E6E6 — no shadows, gradients, or objects
• Face coverage: 60–70% of the total frame height (head top to chin)
• Head position: centered, facing the camera directly, no tilt
• Expression: neutral, mouth closed, eyes fully open and clearly visible
• Glasses: not permitted under any circumstances
• Headwear: only religious head coverings are allowed; the full face must remain unobstructed
• Photo age: taken within the last six months
• Print quality: sharp focus, even lighting, no red-eye, no pixelation

• Common reasons photos are rejected in Libya:
• White or off-white background: the standard requires light gray (#E6E6E6), not white — a difference that is clearly visible to document officers
• Face too small or too large: the 60–70% face-height rule is enforced; a face that fills less than 60% or more than 70% of the frame will be turned away
• Glasses worn: spectacles of any kind — corrective, tinted, or decorative — are explicitly prohibited
• Head margin incorrect: the required 6 mm top margin (matching passport format) is frequently overlooked when photos are cropped at home or by non-specialist print shops

To get a ready-to-submit photo, upload a clear, recent portrait taken in good natural or indoor light. The photo is automatically measured and cropped to the exact 40×60 mm official standard, the background is matched to #E6E6E6, and proportions are checked against the face-height rule. You receive a free watermarked preview before any payment, so you can confirm the result looks right. Pay only for the final, print-ready file. If the photo is rejected at the civil registration office for any technical reason, it will be corrected free of charge or you will receive a full refund — whichever you prefer. The goal is a photo that is accepted the first time.