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Iceland ID card Photo – Guidelines and Specifications

An inadequate identity card photo is one of the most common causes of rejection when it comes to form application. To avoid that, please read the list below.

• To achieve the best possible exposure of all your facial features, you have to place the camera at eye level. Your head must be straight. Since both sides of your face must be equally visible, you cannot tilt or rotate your head in any direction. Needless to say, a portrait-style photo will be rejected.
• The only acceptable facial expression in a passport photo or ID card photo is neutral. You should not smile, frown, squint, or raise your brows. When taking the picture, relax your face.
• It is very important that your eyes are perfectly visible in your ID card photo. They should not be obscured by your hair or glasses. If the frames of your eyeglasses are too large, take them off for the photo. If you must keep them on, make sure there is no glare in the picture. As you can imagine, you cannot appear in your passport photo wearing sunglasses or eyeglasses that have tinted lenses.
• The source of light should be positioned right in front of you so that it does not create shadows on your face. Make sure that it has the right intensity too.
• Usually, it is not acceptable to have your head covered when taking your passport photo or visa photo. However, if your religion dictates that you keep your head covered at all times, you can appear in the picture with headwear. Just make sure that your face is visible from the top of your forehead to the bottom of your chin, and that the headwear does not cast shadows on your face.
• If your beard represents your everyday likeness, you do not have to shave it before taking your picture. Any changes you have in mind regarding your beard must be made before taking the photo.

Rules and Requirements for Babies, Infants, and Newborn

There is one big difference worth mentioning between a child’s ID photo and an adult’s ID photo is that the child’s head can take less space in the picture. Here are some tips that may help you in the process of taking a picture of a child:

Children’s eyes must be visible as well, so make sure that your child has their eyes open during the photoshoot.
• If you want to put your child in a car seat to take their picture, make sure to cover the backrest of the chair with a white layer.
• If you want to photograph your baby from above while he/she lays on their backs, you have to place a white sheet underneath. All background rules apply to children as well.
• Only the child can appear in a passport photo or visa photo. Not even your hands can be visible if you decide to hold the baby during the photoshoot.
• Remove the child’s headwear, pacifier, toys, etc. from the shot.!

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• approved by an embassy or consulate
• created with the required background

perfectly sized and cropped
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Last update: 10/4/23