Central African Driver's License Photo

The Face Identifying a Central African Driving-Licence Holder

The driving licence of the Central African Republic carries a personal photograph alongside the holder’s driving entitlement. PRADO, the European Council’s official document register, records a card model introduced around 2007 with a color facial image integrated by thermal dye sublimation. Its portrait is part of the manufactured card, rather than simply a loose photograph carried with the driver’s papers.

The register also distinguishes the licence’s role as evidence of identity within the country from proof of nationality. That is useful when assembling an application: the driving record, the supporting identity documents and the portrait each contribute something different. A licence photograph should clearly represent its holder without being expected to establish citizenship on its own.

For a new image requested by the licensing office, the photo quality and framing guides help preserve facial detail. A natural facial expression and a suitable background support a recognizable likeness at a roadside inspection or administrative counter. Keep the original digital photograph available when arranging any requested prints, rather than using a cropped image taken from an old card.

The PRADO entry describes the finished document; the transport authority determines the current application and capture arrangements. A first licence, replacement and category-related service can involve different paperwork, so identify the service when requesting instructions. If assistance is needed from outside the country, the embassy and consulate directory offers official contacts. The practical objective is a usable likeness linked to the correct driver and entitlement record.