If you are applying for an International Translation of Driving Permit, you must provide two (2) photos. Your photos must be:
•    In color
•    Printed on photo quality paper
•    2 x 2 inches (51 x 51 mm) in size
•    Sized such that the head is between 1 inch and 1 3/8 inches (between 25 and 35 mm) from the bottom of the chin to the top of the head.

 Photo Composition Template

•    Make sure the photo presents the full head from the top of the hair to the bottom of the chin
•    Center the head with the frame
•    The person in the photo should have a neutral expression and be facing the camera

 Paper Photo Head Size Template

 Photo position for IDL application

                         -    Photo must be 2 inches by 2 inches
                         -    The height of the head (top of hair to bottom of chin) should measure 1 inch to 1 3/8 inches (25 mm - 35 mm)
                         -    Make sure the eye height is between 1 1/8 inches to 1 3/8 inches (28 mm – 35 mm) from the bottom of the photo

•    Taken within the last 6 months to reflect your current appearance
•    Taken in front of a plain white or off-white background
•    Taken in full-face view directly facing the camera
•    With a neutral facial expression and both eyes open
•    Taken in clothing that you normally wear on a daily basis:
                        -    Uniforms should not be worn in your photo, except religious clothing that is worn daily.
                        -    Do not wear a hat or head covering that obscures the hair or hairline, unless worn daily for a religious purpose. Your full face must be visible, and the head covering must not cast any shadows on your face.
                        -    Headphones, wireless hands-free devices or similar items are not acceptable in your photo.
                        -    If you normally wear prescription glasses, a hearing device or similar articles, they may be worn for your photo.
                        -    Dark glasses or non-prescription glasses with tinted lenses are not acceptable unless you need them for medical reasons (a medical certificate may be required)
                        -    Glare on glasses is not acceptable in your photo. Glare can be avoided with a slight downward tilt of the glasses or by removing the glasses or by turning off the camera flash. 


Photos copied or digitally scanned from driver’s licenses or other official documents are not acceptable. In addition, snapshots, magazine photos, low quality vending machine or mobile phone photos, and full-length photographs are not acceptable.


 Applying for Unofficial International Translation of Driver's License