Are you applying for a South African firearms license? One crucial step in the process is providing a compliant passport photograph. In this article we provide you with all the necessary information to ensure your passport photo meets all the requirements for your firearms license application.
Size and specifications
Your passport photo for a South African firearms license must meet specific size requirements:
- The photo should measure 35mm wide by 45mm high
- Your head should be between 29mm and 34mm from the bottom of your chin to the top of your head
- The photograph must be in color and taken against a plain white or light gray background
Number of photos required
When applying for your SA firearms license, you need to submit two identical passport photographs that meet all the specified requirements.
Submitting your passport photo
To include your passport photos with your firearms license application:
- Print two copies of your compliant passport photograph
- Write your name and ID number on the back of each photo
- Place the photographs in a small envelope
- Attach the envelope securely to your completed application form
Continue reading
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- How to get a passport photo online
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- Getting the perfect passport photo with a smartphone app
- How to take a passport photo for your South African permanent residence permit
- How to take the perfect passport photo for your South Africa visa
- How to take the perfect passport photo for your South African ID card
- How to take the perfect baby passport photo in South Africa
- Where to print passport photos in South Africa
