Maldives National ID Card Photo — Official Requirements & Size
Get a compliant photo for the Maldivian National Identity Card, built to the exact 35×45 mm DNR biometric standard and accepted on first submission.
- Meets ICAO 9309
- SSL-secured payment
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| Delivery | File by email right after payment |
|---|---|
| Included | Photo + self-print sheet — free |
| Guarantee | Rejected? Refund or free redo |
| Standard | Meets ICAO 9309 |
| Payment | Secure (SSL) · Visa · Mastercard |
| Privacy | GDPR · photos deleted automatically |
A better photo is needed
- Good even lighting, no shadows
- Face straight, neutral expression, mouth closed
- Plain light background
- Camera at eye level, not too close
A document photo is a headache of its own
A Maldives National ID card photo has strict requirements, and a mistake costs time and money. We’ll show you how to pass on the first try.
It gets rejected
Wrong size, background or cropping — and the system returns the application.
Expensive and slow
A trip to a photo studio means a queue, time and €7–12 for a reshoot.
Confusing requirements
Exact size, head height, light background, facial expression — easy to get wrong.
Redo it all over
Rejected — take another photo, pay and submit again. Round and round.
«PhotoID24 does it all for you: upload an ordinary photo — get a ready file exactly matching the official requirements.»
A ready photo in three steps
A compliant Maldives National ID card photo in a couple of minutes: upload a selfie and we professionally fit the 35 × 45 mm size, background and margins to the official requirements.
Upload a photo
Camera or gallery.
We prepare it
White background, the exact size and resolution for your document.
Download and submit
Pay and get the ready file by email — for 5,99 €. Free re-edits until your document is accepted.
Ordinary photo → ready for submission
We remove the background and clutter, set the framing and lighting — keeping your face without «beautifying».
Your face stays yours — we do not change features, only the background, lighting and framing.
Your National ID card photo: what matters
A photo for the Maldivian National Identity Card must comply with the biometric standard established by the Department of National Registration (DNR). Precise compliance — correct pixel dimensions, face proportion, and background — is what determines whether your application is accepted at first submission or returned for correction.
One notable characteristic of the Maldivian ID card is that its photo specification is unified with the national passport standard used in the Imuga e-passport system. The DNR applies the same 35×45 mm format, the same pure white background requirement, and the same face-proportion rules to both documents. In practice, this means the biometric checks applied to your ID card photo are exactly as stringent as those for international travel documents — a photo that looks approximately right will not pass automated verification.
Official photo requirements for the Maldives National ID Card
- Size: 35×45 mm (digital: 827×1063 px)
- Background: pure white (#FFFFFF), uniform and shadow-free
- Face coverage: 70–80% of the total frame height, from chin to crown
- Expression: neutral and relaxed, mouth closed, both eyes fully open
- Glasses: permitted only when both eyes are fully visible, lenses are untinted, and there is no reflective glare on the lens surface
- Headwear: not permitted, except for religious head coverings such as a hijab — the full face from chin to hairline must remain unobstructed
- Recency: taken within the last 6 months, accurately reflecting your current appearance
Common reasons photos are rejected in the Maldives
- Off-white or cream background: the DNR standard requires #FFFFFF pure white — any warmth, shadow, or grey tone is detected at biometric screening and triggers rejection
- Face proportion outside 70–80%: a head that is too small (common in selfies taken at arm's length) or too large will fail the automated biometric proportion check; the face-to-frame ratio is verified precisely
- Tinted or glare-affected glasses: even mildly tinted prescription lenses or lenses with visible light reflections do not meet the DNR biometric visibility requirement for eyes
- Heavy digital retouching: skin-smoothing filters, brightness adjustments, or background edits applied in phone camera apps can be flagged during biometric verification, leading to rejection
To get a ready-to-submit photo, upload any clear, forward-facing picture. It will be automatically sized to 35×45 mm (827×1063 px), cropped so the face fills the correct 70–80% of the frame, and placed against a pure white background. You receive a free watermarked preview before any payment, so you can confirm the result looks right. If the DNR or any issuing office rejects the photo, we redo it at no charge or issue a full refund — you pay only for a file you are confident to submit.
How we make your National ID card photo meet the official standard — Maldives, 35 × 45 mm
Every photo is prepared against the official requirements for your document — not a generic template. Here is what that means in practice:
- 1We crop and size your photo to the exact millimetre and pixel dimensions the authority requires.
- 2We check the background, head position, gaze and lighting, and flag glasses or head coverings that are not allowed.
- 3We match the rules to the specific document and country, citing the official source of those requirements.
- 4If anything does not meet the standard, you get a free re-do or your money back.
What an accepted National ID card photo looks like
Maldives · 35 × 45 mm. Tap any requirement to see what it means on a real photo.
- Size
- 35 × 45 mm · 827 × 1063 px
- Background
- White plain
- Head in frame
- 70–80%
- Glasses
- Allowed
- Facial expression
- Neutral, mouth closed
- Headwear
- Only for religious reasons
- File
- JPG · ≤ 300 KB
Print size is 35 × 45 mm and the digital file is 827 × 1063 px.
Official requirements source: imuga.immigration.gov.mv
Requirements verified: 08.2026
A digital photo is normal, and it gets accepted — Maldives, 35 × 45 mm
You do not need a trip to a studio. Authorities accept any National ID card photo that meets the official requirements — what matters is the standard, not where the photo was made. We match that standard exactly.
The standard is what counts
Officials check your photo against the rules — size, background, head position and lighting — not where you took it.
Part of official processes
Many passport, visa and ID services let you upload a digital photo or submit a print — both are fine when they meet the spec.
Same result as a studio
We prepare your file to the exact official measurements, so it is accepted just like a professional studio photo.
And you are covered
If a photo is ever rejected for not meeting the requirements, we redo it for free or refund you.
How to take a good photo
The most common reasons a Maldives National ID card photo gets rejected — and how to avoid them. Compare good and bad shots.
1Format and freshness
A color photo taken no more than 6 months ago.
2Lighting and background
Even light with no shadows on the face; a plain light background, without glare.
3Head position
Face head-on, head centered, no tilt or turn.
4Facial expression
Neutral, mouth closed, eyes open and looking at the camera.
5Glasses and accessories
No glasses (especially sunglasses); eyes fully visible, without glare.
6Headwear
Only for religious reasons and not covering the face — the face fully visible.
7Clothing
Ordinary everyday clothes; no uniforms or face-covering clothing.
What those who already got their photo say
Real stories from people who submitted documents with a photo from our service.
Took a selfie on my phone and a minute later had a proper passport photo. Accepted with no problems.
I was worried about the size and background, but it came out exactly right. Saved me a trip to the studio.
Simple and fast. The free preview let me check everything before paying.
Did it at home in the evening. Looked professional, no issues at the office.
Honestly easier than I expected. Uploaded a photo, downloaded the correct one. Done.
Great for the kids — no need to drag them to a studio. The background came out clean and even.
Three ways to get a National ID card photo
A professional online service, a local photo studio, or editing it yourself — here is how they compare.
| What matters | PhotoID24 | Photo studio | Editing it yourself |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meets the official standard | Yes | Yes | No |
| Tuned to this exact document | Yes | Depends | No |
| Free re-do if something is off | Yes | No | Depends |
| Done from home, no trip | Yes | No | Yes |
| Ready in minutes | Yes | Depends | Depends |
| Clear, affordable price | Yes | No | Yes |
Maldives National ID card photo price
No extra plans. Pay only if the result works for you — preview is free.
- Exact size and background for your document standard
- High resolution — for online submission and printing
- Free re-edits until your document is accepted
- Link by email, securely stored for 7 days
Money back if the photo is rejected
A print-ready sheet is included — print it yourself at any photo kiosk or online service (Walmart, CVS, CEWE, Boots, Rossmann, etc.). Listed services are not affiliated with us. Want ready prints delivered? Add them at checkout. Where to print a document photo →
- Meets ICAO 9309
- SSL-secured payment
- GDPR · photo auto-deleted
- Refund if photo rejected
- Visa · Mastercard
Guarantee for your Maldives National ID card photo
We are confident in the result. If the photo is still rejected — send us a screenshot and we will refund your payment within 48 hours. No arguments.
- Refund within 48 hours
- Only a screenshot of the rejection is needed
- Money back to your card
Common questions about Maldives National ID card photos
What size does a Maldives National ID card photo need to be?
Does the Maldives ID card photo follow the same standard as the passport?
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Is headwear allowed in the Maldives National ID card photo?
When do I pay, and what happens if the photo is rejected?
Your photo is protected
A photo is personal data, so we handle it carefully and in line with GDPR. We process it only to prepare the document and delete it within clear deadlines.
- Only with consentWe process the photo only after your explicit consent before upload.
- Auto-deletionWe delete the source photo within a day, the ready file after 7 days.
- No sharing with third partiesYour photos are not sold or used to train any third-party systems.
- Deletion on requestYou can ask to delete your data at any time — with a single request.
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