Bahrain

Bahrain CPR (ID card) photo requirements

The Information & eGovernment Authority (iGA) sets the photo rules for the Bahrain identity card (CPR). Here is the current spec, and a one-click way to resize your photo to it.

Size	32.5 × 43 mm (3:4)
Digital size	At least 933 × 1244 pixels (width × height), 300 DPI
File	JPEG / JPG, up to 2 MB
Background	Plain white
Taken	Within the last 6 months, in colour

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Older copies of this spec (grey background, 240 × 320 px) still circulate online. The current iGA documents say white background and at least 933 × 1244 px.

Photo rules

Face fills 70–80% of the photo; whole head and top of the shoulders visible.
No editing or filters.
Glasses only if there is no glare and the frames don't cover the eyes; no tinted glasses or coloured contact lenses.
A veil or ghutra is fine if the whole face is visible and it casts no shadow.
Children must be alone in the photo (iGA relaxes some rules for under-5s and babies).

How to submit it

Submit it through the Smart Card services on bahrain.bh or at an iGA service centre.

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Questions people ask

What is the photo size for a Bahrain CPR?

iGA asks for 32.5 × 43 mm, at least 933 × 1244 pixels at 300 DPI, as a JPG up to 2 MB with a white background.

Can I wear glasses in my CPR photo?

Yes, if there is no glare and the frames don't cover your eyes. Tinted glasses and coloured contacts are not allowed.

Is the background white or grey?

White. The grey background is from an older version of the requirements.

Official sources

Checked 7 November 2026. Rules change — always confirm on the official site before you submit. Picforms is not affiliated with any government.

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