Ivorian ID Photo

A Recognisable Portrait for Côte D’Ivoire’s National Identity Record

Côte d’Ivoire’s carte nationale d’identité, or CNI, provides evidence of identity and Ivorian nationality. ONECI’s service separates online preparation from enrolment at a centre: applicants purchase the relevant stamp, keep the receipt and attend to complete the process. The photograph belongs to the personal identity record associated with the resulting card.

Before attending, choose the correct checklist for a first request, renewal or replacement. ONECI publishes different supporting-document requirements for those situations, including civil-status and nationality evidence where applicable. The aim is to connect the face on the document with an established record rather than relying on a photograph alone.

Prepare a recognisable likeness and review the portrait guidance before enrolment. Our explanations of framing, facial expression, background and photo quality help you understand the appearance expected of an identification image. The detailed requirements below provide the visual checks, while our biometrics guide explains the broader role of facial information in identity documents.

Keep your supporting identity documents and payment receipt together when attending the ONECI service in Côte d’Ivoire. If applying through an overseas enrolment arrangement, confirm the local process with the representation through our embassy and consulate directory. Ask the centre about its current image-capture instructions before ordering extra copies. The enrolment receipt and later collection notification are separate from the photograph itself, so retain them until the completed CNI has been collected.