Thailand Driving Licence Photo: Official DLT Size & Requirements
Prepare a fully compliant 35×45 mm reference photo for your Thai driving licence, matching the exact Department of Land Transport white-background standard before your appointment.
- Meets ICAO 9309
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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 Thailand Driving licence 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 Thailand Driving licence 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 Driving licence photo: what matters
Thailand's driving licence is issued by the Department of Land Transport (DLT), the official authority that sets and enforces all photo standards for licence issuance across the country. Arriving at your DLT appointment with a correctly prepared reference image — 35×45 mm, pure white background, neutral expression, no glasses — means you know precisely what the official standard requires and can walk in fully prepared.
One important feature of the Thai system: the DLT photographs applicants live on-site at the moment of issuance. A camera or webcam captures your portrait digitally, and the image is printed directly onto your licence card during the same visit. You do not hand over a printed or digital photo at the counter. Having a compliant reference image prepared in advance is still genuinely useful: it lets you verify your appearance against the official DLT standard before you leave home — correct background, no eyewear, neutral expression — so you arrive confident knowing exactly how you should look. The ready 35×45 mm digital file is also directly reusable for Thai visa applications, insurance cards, and any other official document that does require a submitted photograph.
- Size: 35×45 mm (413×531 px at 300 dpi)
- Background: pure white (#FFFFFF) — no shadows, gradients or patterns
- Face coverage: 70–80% of the frame height
- Expression: neutral, mouth closed, eyes open and looking straight at the camera
- Glasses: not permitted — this includes prescription, tinted and rimless frames
- Headwear: religious or medical headwear only; must not cover the face or obscure the hairline
- Recency: photo taken within the last 6 months
- Editing: no filters, heavy retouching or digital manipulation
Common reasons photos are rejected in Thailand:
- Off-white or coloured background — DLT requires strict pure white (#FFFFFF); cream, grey and beige tones are not accepted
- Wearing glasses of any kind, including rimless or very lightly tinted frames
- Non-religious or non-medical headwear — caps, fashion hats and decorative accessories are refused
- Shadows on the face or background caused by uneven lighting; DLT staff identify this immediately
- Non-neutral expression — a visible smile, open mouth or raised eyebrows are grounds for a retake at the counter
Upload your photo to our tool and receive an automatically cropped, background-corrected image sized to the exact DLT standard of 35×45 mm. A free watermarked preview is available before any payment, so you can confirm every detail is correct at a glance. Use the high-resolution file as your personal compliance reference before your DLT appointment, and keep it ready to reuse for Thai visa applications or any other official document that requires a submitted photograph.
How we make your Driving licence photo meet the official standard — Thailand, 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 Driving licence photo looks like
Thailand · 35 × 45 mm. Tap any requirement to see what it means on a real photo.
- Size
- 35 × 45 mm · 413 × 531 px
- Background
- White plain
- Head in frame
- 70–80%
- Glasses
- Not allowed
- Facial expression
- Neutral, mouth closed
- Headwear
- Only for religious reasons
- File
- JPG · ≤ 2 MB
Print size is 35 × 45 mm and the digital file is 413 × 531 px.
Official requirements source: thaievisa.go.th
Requirements verified: 08.2026
A digital photo is normal, and it gets accepted — Thailand, 35 × 45 mm
You do not need a trip to a studio. Authorities accept any Driving licence 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 Thailand Driving licence 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 Driving licence 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 |
Thailand Driving licence 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 Thailand Driving licence 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 Thailand Driving licence photos
Does the DLT accept a photo I bring from home?
If the photo is taken on-site, why do I need a reference image?
What is the exact size for a Thai driving licence photo?
What background colour is required by the DLT?
Are glasses allowed in a Thai driving licence photo?
Is religious headwear allowed?
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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