Question 1

What size photo is required for a Mauritania driving licence?

Accepted Answer

Mauritania driving licence (permis de conduire) photos must be 35×45mm in colour. The head height from chin to crown should fill approximately 32–36mm of the photo height. The photo must be sharp, in focus, and taken against a plain white background. Requirements are overseen by the Ministère des Transports et de l'Équipement of Mauritania. Mauritania uses right-hand traffic.

Question 2

What background is required for a Mauritania driving licence photo?

Accepted Answer

The background must be plain white. There should be no patterns, objects, shadows, or other people visible in the background. The Ministère des Transports et de l'Équipement requires a clean, uniform white background for the driving licence biometric photo. ID Wizard automatically replaces your background with a compliant plain white background.

Question 3

Are glasses allowed in a Mauritania driving licence photo?

Accepted Answer

No. Glasses are not permitted in Mauritania driving licence photos. Biometric guidelines followed by the Ministère des Transports et de l'Équipement prohibit glasses because they can cause reflections and obstruct facial features required for licence card processing. Remove all glasses, including sunglasses and tinted lenses, before taking your photo.

Question 4

How recent must my Mauritania driving licence photo be?

Accepted Answer

Your driving licence photo must have been taken within the last 6 months and must clearly reflect your current appearance. The Ministère des Transports et de l'Équipement may reject a photo that does not accurately represent your present appearance. Using a photo older than 6 months may result in your permis de conduire application being delayed or rejected.

Question 5

Can I use an online photo for my Mauritania driving licence application?

Accepted Answer

Online photo tools such as ID Wizard are permitted for preparing your driving licence photo. Note that the BSI PointID requirement — which restricts photo sources for certain German documents (Reisepass, Personalausweis, Aufenthaltstitel) — does not apply to Mauritania driving licences. You can prepare your compliant 35×45mm photo online and print it or submit it digitally to the Ministère des Transports et de l'Équipement.

Question 6

Is religious headwear such as a hijab allowed in a Mauritania driving licence photo?

Accepted Answer

Religious headwear such as a hijab is permitted in Mauritania driving licence photos, provided the full face from chin to forehead is clearly visible. The Ministère des Transports et de l'Équipement follows ICAO-aligned biometric standards, which allow religious head coverings as long as no part of the face is obscured. The face must be evenly lit, fully unobstructed, and looking directly at the camera.

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