The photograph you provide will be used on your official taxi driver licence badge. Please follow the photo requirements below as closely as possible.
Please attach your photos as uploads on your application.
You can use a smartphone to take the photo.
Your photo must be:
- clear and in focus
- in colour on plain white photographic paper with no border
- unaltered by computer software
Your photo must show:
- a close-up of your full head and upper shoulders
- contain no other objects or people
- a clear contrast to the background
- not have ‘red eye’
In your photo, you must:
- be facing forwards and looking straight at the camera
- have a plain expression and your mouth closed
- have your eyes open and visible
- not have hair in front of your eyes
- not have a head covering (unless it’s for religious or medical reasons)
- not have anything covering your face
- not have any shadows on your face or behind you
Do not wear glasses in your photo unless you have to do so. If you must wear glasses, they cannot be sunglasses or tinted glasses, and you must make sure your eyes are not covered by the frames or any glare, reflection or shadow.
For photo examples that are acceptable please visit the government website.