International IELTS registration Photo Requirements
The complete spec for a International IELTS registration photo, and how to hit it at home.
| Print size | 35 × 45 (passport-style) mm |
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| Digital | Digital accepted |
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| Head height | Standard |
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| Background | White or light |
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| Fine print | Must match passport look; no glasses; recent 6 months. |
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How to shoot it
- Daylight facing a window, plain white or light wall — see the lighting tutorial.
- Check head height against the spec above before cropping — it is the #1 silent rejection.
- Crop to exact size with the ID photo tool (this spec's proportions are baked in), print matte.
- Confirm current rules with the issuing authority — specs drift, especially for digital submissions.
Other specs
FAQ
What size is a International IELTS registration photo?
35 × 45 (passport-style) millimetres (Digital accepted in pixels where digital submission applies). Head height should be Standard of the frame.
What background does the International IELTS registration photo need?
White or light. Keep the background evenly lit — shadows are a top rejection cause. Must match passport look; no glasses; recent 6 months.