ℹ️ Use your smartphone, or other digital device, to create and upload a photograph for your new University ID card
- ID card photo guidance
- Your photo must
- Your photo must not
- Photo size and resolution
- How to upload your photo
ID card photo guidance
- Follow these guidelines to get it right the first time.
- Please be aware that unsuitable photos will be rejected and may delay the issuing of your ID card.
Your photo must
- Be a close-up of your head and shoulders
- Show you facing forward and looking straight at the camera
- Have a plain, light background
- Be in colour
- Clearly show your whole face, from the top of your head to your chin
- Be sharp, clear, and well lit, with good contrast between you and the background
- Show your eyes open and visible (no sunglasses, tinted glasses, or hair covering your eyes)
- Show your full head (head coverings only for faith or medical reasons)
- Show only you (no one else in the photo)
- Have nothing covering your face (your eyes, nose, and mouth must be fully visible)
- Be taken within the last month if you’re uploading it
Your photo must not
- Must not be edited or altered using software
- Must not use filters or effects from apps (e.g., Snapchat)
- Must not be a photo or screenshot of another ID
Photo size and resolution
Your photo must be:
- At the appropriate angle (no rotation required)
- At least 600 pixels wide and 750 pixels tall
- At least 50KB and no more than 3MB
- Resolution at least 300dpi (Dots per Inch)
Example of a 'good' photograph
How to upload your photo
ℹ️ You must have previously set up your UH Account