Seychelles Driving Licence Photo — Official SLA Requirements & Size

A photo submitted for a Seychelles driving licence must meet the passport-style standard recognised by the Seychelles Licensing Authority (SLA/SLTA). That means a 35×45 mm print on a plain white background with the face occupying 70–80% of the frame height — the same benchmark used for a Seychellois passport. Supplying a correctly prepared photo from the start avoids delays at the licensing office and eliminates the need for a second visit.

The SLA/SLTA deliberately mirrors its photo rules on the national passport standard, so the dimensions, print quality, and background requirements are identical across both documents. While the licensing office does offer on-site photography, applicants are fully entitled to bring their own photo — and doing so gives you complete control over the outcome. One detail that catches many applicants off-guard: the background must be pure white (#FFFFFF), not cream, not studio grey, and not the pale blue used in some countries. The Seychelles' strong tropical light also makes self-taken photos prone to overexposure and background shadows, both of which are grounds for rejection.

• Print size: 35 mm wide × 45 mm tall (digital equivalent: 413 × 531 px at 300 dpi)
• Background: plain white (#FFFFFF) — no shadows, gradients, or patterns
• Face height: 70–80% of the total frame height, face centred
• Expression: neutral, mouth closed, eyes open and clearly visible
• Glasses: not permitted under any circumstances
• Headwear: not permitted except for verified religious or medical reasons; the full face must remain visible from chin to forehead
• Recency: taken within the last 6 months, accurately reflecting your current appearance
• Lighting: even, no harsh shadows on the face or background

Common reasons photos are rejected in the Seychelles

• Off-white or coloured background — the SLA standard requires pure white; cream, light grey, or any tinted background is refused on the spot
• Face too small in the frame — if the face covers less than 70% of the frame height the photo fails the passport-aligned measurement check
• Glasses of any kind — prescription glasses, reading glasses, and even thin-rimmed frames are not accepted; this rule has no exceptions
• Heavy editing or filters — retouching that smooths features, alters skin tone, or removes natural shadows is treated as a falsified image and rejected

Upload a clear, recent photo and it will be automatically cropped to the exact 35×45 mm official standard, colour-balanced, and verified against every SLA requirement. Before you spend a penny, you can view a free watermarked preview to confirm the result. If the licensing authority rejects the photo, we will redo it free of charge or issue a full refund — you pay only for a photo you are confident in.