Bahrain ID Card Photo — at home in 60 seconds
Bahrain identity card (CPR smartcard, iGA) – citizens & residents
Take it with your phone against a plain, light wall. We crop it to the exact size (40×60 mm) and check the head size, position and background against the published rules.
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Quick answer
A Bahrain ID Card Photo must be 40 × 60 mm (1.57 × 2.36 in) when printed, or a digital file of 933 × 1244 px (up to 2 MB, JPEG), with the head 30–34 mm from chin to top of head, on a white background, taken within the last 6 months. A photo you take yourself is accepted when it meets these rules.
- Printed photo
- 40 × 60 mm (1.57 × 2.36 in)
- Digital file
- 933 × 1244 px · up to 2 MB · JPEG
Verified October 3, 2026 from Information & eGovernment Authority (iGA), Bahrain.
Photo requirements
Summarised from the official sources below.
- Printed photo
- 40 × 60 mm (1.57 × 2.36 in)
- Digital file
- 933 × 1244 px · up to 2 MB · JPEG
- Head size (chin to top of head)
- 30–34 mm (70–80 % of the photo height)
- Space above the head
- 3–4 mm
- Background
- White. Colour photo with a white background (also for children: plain white).
- Expression
- Neutral, steady expression; facing forward looking directly at the camera with both edges of the face visible; eyes open and clearly visible.
- Glasses
- Eyes must be clearly recognisable; no reflections from glasses; frames must not cover any part of the eyes, avoid thick frames; tinted glasses or coloured contact lenses that hide the eye colour are not accepted.
- Head covering
- Veil (hijab) and ghutra allowed, but the full face must be visible and the head covering must not cast shadows on the face.
- Babies and children
- Child alone in the photo with no visible hands (of a holder), eyes open, looking directly at the camera, plain white background.
- Photo age
- Taken within the last 6 months
- Online application
- bahrain.bh national portal (issue/renew/replace/change ID) and iGA customer service centres.
More rules (6)
- Digital frame 32.5 × 43 mm (3:4), minimum 933 × 1244 px, 300 DPI, JPEG/JPG, ≤2 MB (PDF)
- Printed photo 4 × 6 cm, no creases/tears, unmarked on both sides, not glossy
- Face centred, 70–80% of image length; a little of the shoulders visible; 3–4 mm blank space above the head
- No editing of any kind with photo-editing programs
- Not over- or under-exposed; avoid red-eye and flash reflection
- Photo change is mandatory for ID issuance if the last issuance was 6+ months ago
Print at home or at a kiosk
Print the sheet at 100% (Actual size), never “Fit to page”, on photo paper. Each sheet has a 50 mm ruler so you can check the size.
How to take it at home
- Stand about half a metre in front of a plain, light wall, facing a window.
- Hold the phone at arm’s length or ask someone to help. The live guide checks distance, light and head position.
- Get your digital file and print sheet. Print at 100% or upload the file.
Price
Free to try. From $3.99, paid once, only if you like your photo.
Limited time offer then $6.99 from Jan 1, 2027
Your exact local price is shown before you take your photo.
Photo Acceptance Guarantee — rejected for a technical reason we check? We refund you.
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- Money back if it’s rejected Rejected for a technical reason we check? We refund you.
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- Your photo stays on your phone Processed on your device. Never uploaded to our servers.
- Checked against the official rules Every rule comes from the issuing authority’s own website, last verified on October 3, 2026.
- Free retakes for 24 hours Not happy with it? Retake the same document up to 3 times within 24 hours.
- Secure payment, no subscription Pay once through Stripe. We never see your card details.
Official sources
Verified on October 3, 2026
- ID Card Photo Requirements (English PDF) — Information & eGovernment Authority (iGA), Bahrain
- iGA centres services – identity card photo conditions (Arabic page) — iGA Bahrain
Questions
What size is a Bahrain ID Card Photo?
Printed: 40 × 60 mm (1.57 × 2.36 in). Digital: 933 × 1244 px · up to 2 MB · JPEG.
Can I take my Bahrain ID Card Photo at home?
Yes. The photo is not taken at the office and no registered photographer is required, so a photo you take yourself is accepted when it meets the rules on this page.
What background is required?
White. Colour photo with a white background (also for children: plain white).
Can I smile?
Neutral, steady expression; facing forward looking directly at the camera with both edges of the face visible; eyes open and clearly visible.
Can I wear glasses?
Eyes must be clearly recognisable; no reflections from glasses; frames must not cover any part of the eyes, avoid thick frames; tinted glasses or coloured contact lenses that hide the eye colour are not accepted.
Can I wear a head covering?
Veil (hijab) and ghutra allowed, but the full face must be visible and the head covering must not cast shadows on the face.
How recent must the photo be?
Taken within the last 6 months.
What about babies and children?
Child alone in the photo with no visible hands (of a holder), eyes open, looking directly at the camera, plain white background.
Can I print the photo at home?
Yes. Print the sheet at 100% (Actual size) on photo paper, at home or at a pharmacy or kiosk, and check the size with the 50 mm ruler.
More Bahrain documents
Other documents that use 40×60 mm
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