National ID (NID) photo

Printed size

25 × 30 mm

Digital file

295 × 354 px at 300 dpi

Head height (chin to crown)

65%–80% of photo height (typical)

Background

Plain white

General rules

• Neutral expression, mouth closed, eyes open and clearly visible
• Face the camera directly — no tilt or turned head
• No glasses (unless medically required, where the document allows it)
• No hats; religious or medical head coverings are allowed if the face is fully visible
• Even lighting — no shadows on the face or background
• Taken recently (UK: within the last month)