Samoa Driving Licence Photo — Official LTA Requirements & Size

The Samoa driving licence is a photo-card credential issued by the Land Transport Authority (LTA). A portrait that meets the official standard is the foundation of smooth, delay-free processing — and knowing exactly what is required means no surprises on the day of your LTA appointment.

In Samoa, the LTA captures your portrait digitally on-site at their office when the licence is issued. Applicants do not bring a printed photograph to the counter. The national standard — 35×45 mm with a plain grey (#D9D9D9) background — defines what that digital capture must look like, and it applies equally to any other identity-document photography carried out under Samoa's national framework. Being familiar with these requirements before you arrive means you can present yourself exactly as the standard requires and move through the process without being asked to re-photograph.

Official LTA photo requirements:

• Size: 35×45 mm (827×1063 px at 600 dpi)
• Background: plain grey (#D9D9D9), perfectly uniform — no shadows, gradients, or patterns
• Face coverage: 60–80% of the total frame height
• Expression: neutral, mouth closed, both eyes open and clearly visible
• Glasses: not permitted — remove all eyewear before the portrait is taken
• Headwear: permitted only for genuine religious observance; the full face from chin to forehead must remain unobscured
• Recency: taken within the last 6 months, accurately reflecting current appearance

Common reasons Samoa driving licence photos are rejected:

• Background that is coloured, off-white, or patterned instead of the required grey (#D9D9D9)
• Glasses present on the face — prescription or decorative; the LTA standard makes no exceptions
• Headwear worn for non-religious reasons, or any headwear that partially obscures the hairline or face
• Face too small in frame — covering less than 60% of the frame height, a common result of wide-angle or overly distant shots

Our tool produces a reference image that matches the LTA standard precisely — correct 35×45 mm dimensions, verified grey background, and confirmed face-to-frame ratio. Because the licence photo is taken by LTA staff at their office, this reference image lets you see exactly how a compliant portrait should look before you arrive, so you walk in prepared and confident. It is also a ready-to-use, standard-compliant image for any other Samoan or international documents and visa applications that accept a submitted photo. Preview for free with a watermark, then download the full-resolution file when you are satisfied.