All photos must fulfill the demands as stated under. If these demands have not been fulfilled, the applicant will have to deliver a new photo that fulfils the demands. Children have to fulfill the same demands as adults.
The Photo shall:
· be in sharp focus, clear and with good contrasts
· be printed on quality photo paper with high solution
· be in colours with a light background
· be 35-40 mm in width
· maximum 6 months old, resemble the applicant
· full-face, facing the camera directly, eyes looking straight at the camera
· show the whole head and the top of the shoulders. The face shall occupy 70-80 % of the picture.
· show open eyes that are clearly visible. Hair shall not cover the eyes.
Regarding glasses:
Glasses are allowed as long as the eyes are clearly visible.
· the glasses can not be coloured
· the rim must not cover any part of the eyes
· there can not be reflection in the glasses
Regarding head-dress:
Religious head-dresses are allowed provided that all details of the face are clearly shown.
· chin, forehead and both cheeks shall all be clearly visible
· shadows in the face due to the head-dress are not allowed
For examples of photos that have not been approved see photos to the right.