What are the requirements for the white background photo on a driver's license?
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Here are the requirements for the white background photo on a driver's license: 1. Photo timing: A recent front-facing, hat-free, color, single-person half-length photo of the driver's license applicant within the last 6 months. 2. Driver's license photo dimensions: The photo size should be 3.2cm × 2.2cm, with a head length of 1.9cm to 2.2cm and a head width of 1.4cm to 1.6cm. 3. Requirements: No uniform clothing is allowed in the photo, and facial features must be clearly visible. Below is additional information on the conditions for obtaining a driver's license: 1. Height: Must meet the height requirements for the vehicle type. 2. Vision: Must not be colorblind. 3. Hearing: Must have normal hearing. 4. Limbs: Must have healthy limbs, torso, upper limbs, and both thumbs, with at least three fingers intact on each hand. 5. Motor function: Must have normal motor function in both upper and lower limbs.
Last time I went to renew my driver's license, I encountered issues with the photo requirements. The white background specifications are quite particular: the background must be pure white without any shadows or stains, otherwise the system won't recognize it. Your head must face the camera directly, with eyes wide open and a natural expression—no funny faces. Ears should be clearly visible, and you shouldn't wear hats or glasses as they affect recognition accuracy. It's recommended to wear dark-colored clothing, avoiding uniforms or flashy colors. The dimensions are usually 32mm wide and 22mm tall, which is easy to overlook—I measured wrong when taking a selfie and had to redo it. I suggest going to a professional photo studio directly; they have experience with even lighting and clean backgrounds. Otherwise, your application might get rejected, wasting time and requiring a reshoot. The white background is set for high contrast to help the camera scan safe driving information, so don't try DIY photos on your own.