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Morocco Visa Photo Checker
For Morocco visa photos, start with the listed 35×45 mm format. Our checker compares your image with the selected photo specification; confirm the current requirements with Direction Générale de la Sûreté Nationale (DGSN) before applying.
Morocco uses 35×45 mm passport photos with a white background. Moroccan passports are issued by the Directorate General of National Security (DGSN). Photos must show a neutral expression. For Schengen visa applications, the same format is used. Morocco's biometric passport program launched in 2009.
Use the tool above to upload a candidate photo. We analyse aspect ratio, resolution, background colour and uniformity, sharpness, and run on-device face detection to confirm head size, centering and eye visibility — all in your browser. Nothing leaves your device.
Official Morocco visa photo rules we check
- Required size: 35×45 mm (413×531 px at 300 DPI)
- Required background: White
- Issuing authority: Direction Générale de la Sûreté Nationale (DGSN)
- Print dimensions: 35×45 mm (1.38×1.77 inches)
- Digital size: 413×531 px at 300 DPI
- Background: White
Common Morocco visa rejection reasons
- Morocco-specific: Providing only two prints — Morocco requires four, one for each administrative file.
- Morocco-specific: Photos without the studio stamp on the reverse.
- Morocco-specific: Hijab styles that cover the forehead down to the eyebrows.
- Aspect ratio drifted from 35:45 after a careless crop
- Soft focus or motion blur from a handheld phone shot in low light
- Background that looked white to your eye but reads as cream or grey to a calibrated scanner
How to pass the checker
Re-shoot in flat, even lighting
Stand 1.5 m from a plain wall matching the required white background. Use two soft light sources (or window light through a thin curtain) on either side of your face to eliminate the shadow that triggers most Morocco rejections.
Crop precisely to 35×45 mm
Use our free image cropper to pull the exact 35:45 ratio. Position your eyes near the upper third of the frame and leave roughly 5 mm of headroom above the hair — the proportions Direction Générale de la Sûreté Nationale (DGSN) expects.
Replace the background if it's the wrong colour
If our checker flags the background, compare it with the selected specification (white). The background remover can help prepare another preview; confirm that edited photos are accepted by the authority.
Verify face coverage with the checker
Re-upload the corrected photo and compare the framing with the selected application's guidance. Requirements for head position can vary by application.
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Frequently asked questions
How many photos does a Moroccan passport application need?
Four identical 35×45 mm colour photos on white background, each printed on photographic paper. At least one print must carry the photographer's stamp on the reverse for the DGSN records.
Where do I apply for a Moroccan passport?
At your prefectural or provincial police station after booking an appointment. Moroccan nationals abroad apply at their nearest consulate, submitting the same four-photo set.
How accurate is this Morocco visa photo checker?
Our checker reviews dimensions, aspect ratio, background, sharpness and face positioning with on-device detection where available. It cannot duplicate Direction Générale de la Sûreté Nationale (DGSN)'s review or guarantee acceptance. Always check the official instructions for your application.
Does ImageGates upload my photo to a server?
No — every check runs entirely in your browser using WebAssembly. Your photo never leaves your device. That is unique among most online checkers and is why the tool also works offline once loaded.
What file formats does the checker accept for Morocco photos?
The checker accepts JPG, JPEG, PNG and WebP up to 20 MB. Check Direction Générale de la Sûreté Nationale (DGSN)'s instructions for the file formats accepted by your specific application.