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We make Somali Passport, Visa, Citizenship & ID Pictures

Somalia passport, visa, citizenship & ID photos can be made from a picture you take with your camera by using our online service or with our mobile passport photo service. We will print them too the exact specification that your government will accept.

Somalia passport & Visa photo specifications & requirements

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Format(Size) Dimensions

Two (2) identical photographs must be submitted, They should be 35mm x 45mm in Width and Height. They should show a close up of your face and the top of your shoulders so that your face takes up between 70% – 80% of the face or 32mm to 36mmfrom the chin to the crown of the head. The photo must clearly show the person’s facial features in a straight forward position from the tip of the chin to the crown of the head as well as the left and right sides of the face. In the case of voluminous hair, it must be ensured that the head (including the hairstyle) is fully depicted without reducing the size of the face, if possible. The face must be centered in the photo and no more than six months old, to ensure an up to date likeness.
2 photo are needed for Somalia

Background

The background should be white. The background should not have any pattern. The photo should show only the person to be photographed (no other persons or objects in the photo). No shadows must be shown on the background.

Expression 

You need to take the photo with a neutral expression with your mouth closed, not laughing, smiling, frowning and not showing your teeth. With both eyes open, contrived expressions such as raised eyebrows or squinting are not acceptable.

Head Position

The head of the person photographed should be neither at an angle nor turned (portrait style). Your head must be square to the camera; your face can not be slightly rotated and or tilted. Your face and eyes must be straight towards the camera so we can see an equal amount of each ear and cheek.

Eyes & Line of sight

The person in the photo must look directly into the camera. The eyes must be open and dearly visible and may not be covered by hair or spectacle frames. The camera lens must be at the eye level of the person being photographed , not from above or below

Lighting

The face must be evenly illuminated by the flash on the camera. Reflections or shadows on the face as well as red eyes must be avoided.

Photo Quality

The photo should be printed on high-quality paper with a print resolution of at least 600 dpi (especially when taken with a digital camera). The photo must be neutral in color and skin tones should appear natural. The photo should have no creases or impurities . Photograph cannot be manipulated, for example, by removing spots or softening lines. Photos must be in color.

Wearing Glasses

Please take off your glasses; it will guarantee your photo passing. If you must wear your glasses there cannot be any glare anywhere on the glass and the frame cannot cover any part of your eyes. The eyes must be clearly recognizable (reflections from glasses, tinted glasses or sunglasses are not permitted).

Head wear

Generally speaking, head wear is not permitted. Exceptions are possible, especially for religious reasons. In such cases, the face must be visible from the lower tip of the chin to the forehead. No shadows should be visible on the face.

Focus/Contrast

The face must be sharply focused in all areas, rich in contrast and clear.

Infants or very small children who are unable to support themselves should be photographed

lying down from above. Hands, arms, etc. used to support the child should not be visible.

Somalia Embassy website
Did you know that bad photographs are the most common reason for the rejection of passport applications? Get your photos done right the first time. We guarantee if you supply us with a good photo we will size and print your photo correct the first time. If we have a problem with the photo you supplied us we will contact you via email and ask for a new photo, so you have nothing to lose.
We have been specializing in Somalia passport photos since 1989. We will print your passport photos with the precise measurements needed and print them on the correct paper to guarantee their acceptance. Most Passport photo requirements are different for each country and some are very hard to make correctly to pass the strict passport photo requirement rules. Let us do it right the first time so you don’t have to go through the Disappointment of a returned Somalia passport application due to poor photos. With our long time knowledge and attention to detail we GUARANTEE their acceptance or we will do it again for free.
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This is a non-government site and whilst every effort is made to ensure the information is correct and up to date, there may be changes which we are not aware of. You should confirm details or any concerns with a Somalia Consulate or Embassy Office.
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