Photograph Specifications
- Dimensions
- 3.5 cm x 4.5 cm
- File Size
- 4 KB to 100 KB
- Format
- JPG / JPEG only
- Background
- White or light-colored
- Face Coverage
- 80% of the frame
- Pose
- Front-facing, both ears visible
- Recency
- Taken within last 6 months
Signature Specifications
- Dimensions
- 3.5 cm x 1.5 cm
- File Size
- 1 KB to 30 KB
- Format
- JPG / JPEG only
- Ink Color
- Black or dark blue ink
- Background
- White paper
- Style
- Running hand (not block letters)
FAQs: Photo & Signature
If your photo does not meet the specifications, your application may be rejected during verification. Use a proper passport-size photo with white background, and ensure the file size is between 4-100 KB in JPG format.
No, selfies are not recommended. The photo should be a passport-size photograph taken at a studio or with proper lighting. The face should cover 80% of the frame with a white background.
Use our free Image Crop tool at app.neramclasses.com/tools/nata/image-crop which automatically resizes and compresses your photo to meet NATA specifications. You can also use image editing software to resize and compress.
Yes, sign with black or dark blue ink on a plain white paper. Scan or photograph the signature and crop it to 3.5x1.5 cm. Ensure the file size is between 1-30 KB in JPG format.
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