Are you applying for a South African driving licence and need a passport photo? In this article, we’ll guide you through the process of taking and submitting your passport photo using the Smartphone iD app.
General requirements
To ensure your photo meets all the requirements, follow these criteria:
- The photo must measure 35mm in width and 45mm in height
- The photo should be taken in full color
- Choose a plain white or off-white background for your photo
- High-quality photo paper is essential for printing your passport photo
- Your face should occupy about 70-80% of the total photo area
- Ensure your facial features are clearly visible
- Pay attention to lighting to avoid shadows or glare on your face
How many photos are required?
When applying for a South African driving license, you will need to submit four identical passport photos. With the Smartphone iD app, you can easily take multiple passport photos and choose the best ones to submit with your application.
Submitting your photo
To submit your passport photos using the Smartphone iD app, simply follow these steps:
- Open the Smartphone iD app on your phone
- Select the “Driving Licence” option from the menu
- Follow the prompts to take your passport photos using your phone’s camera
- Within a few minutes our team of experts and AI reviews your photos for compliance
- Submit the photos through the app
We designed our app to make it quick and easy to take high-quality passport photos that meet all the official requirements. By using Smartphone iD, you can avoid the hassle and expense of going to a photo studio. Our app provides the most cost-effective option on the market for passport photos.
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