Mauritanian ID Photo

The Portrait Shared by Mauritania’s Physical and Digital Identity

Mauritania’s ANRPTS provides national identity-card services alongside the Houwiyeti digital-identity system. Its verification guidance explains that the electronic identity includes the person’s photograph and nationality within digitally authenticated data. This makes the image part of an official identity record, rather than a freely replaceable profile picture.

The agency also publishes guidance for requesting an identity card remotely through Houwiyeti. A national identification number is needed to create an account, and account validation is a distinct step. Someone who needs to correct their civil record should therefore resolve that issue with the agency rather than expecting a newly prepared photograph to change the underlying personal information.

Choose a portrait that preserves a recognisable likeness, reviewing photo quality, framing, background and facial expression before following the official capture or submission instructions. Our digital delivery format guide distinguishes an image file from a scan of existing identity documents. The detailed specifications below support visual preparation, while the ANRPTS process connects the image with the recognised record. For residents of Mauritania, the digital system’s availability does not make every user a Mauritanian national: the agency expressly describes access for both citizens and residents. Select the document service that corresponds to your actual status.