Cambodian ID Photo

The Identifying Portrait on Cambodia’s National Identity Card

The national identity card of Cambodia places the holder’s photograph on the front with the signature beneath it. The US Department of State’s official document reference identifies the Ministry of Interior as the issuing authority and describes applications through communal or district police offices and the General Department of Identification. The portrait connects the citizen with the recorded personal details.

The reference lists birth documentation and family or residence records among the supporting evidence. Those records establish information that a photograph alone cannot prove. Prepare the requested identity documents together, and ask the receiving office how the image is captured or supplied for the particular card service before arranging a separate photo order.

For the photographic stage, aim for a current portrait and a recognizable likeness. Review photo quality, framing and facial expression so facial detail remains clear at card size. If the office asks for prints, produce them from a suitable original; if it requests a digital photograph, check the exported file rather than relying on the appearance of a tiny preview.

Keep the application purpose clear when making enquiries: first issue, replacement and updating personal details may involve different supporting papers. Our photo requirements guide explains photographic preparation without replacing the identity office’s instructions. For an overseas question about Cambodian documentation, the embassy and consulate directory can help locate a representation that can advise which service is available and where the actual application belongs.