Passport Photo Requirement of Jamaica
Passport photo dimensions : 45 x 35 mm.
Passport Number of Photos Required : 2
Passport Background Requirements : Depends on complexion, please see below…
- 2 identical photographs are required
- Photographs should be taken in colour with a matte/dull finish, against a plain background
- Applicants of light complexion should avoid wearing white clothing and should have photographs taken against a pastel shaded background
- Applicants of dark complexion should wear coloured clothing and photographs should be taken against a white background
- Applicants with grey/white hair should have their photograph taken against a pale blue or pastel background
- There should be no hair on the forehead
- There must be no other person or object in the photograph
- There should be no background shadows
- A full frontal pose is required to show the head, ears, neck and top of shoulders
- There should be no creases or ink marks on the photograph
- Exposed shoulders and chest must be avoided
- Bright coloured clothing is not recommended
- Eye glasses should not have tinted lenses
- Heavy (thick) frames should be avoided
- Headgear is permitted ONLY for religious purposes, which must be clearly stated on the application form. Facial features including the outline of the face from the bottom of the chin to top of the forehead must be clearly shown
- Photographs should be no more than six months old and should be 25mm-35mm from the chin to the top of the head. When the photograph is cut, the margin between the head and the edge of the photograph should be 3-4 mm
- Photographs from photo booths will not be accepted
- Photographs submitted with an application become the property of the Government of Jamaica
Visa Photo Requirement of Jamaica
Dimensions: 50 x 50 mm
Number of Photos Required: 1
- Same as passport (see above).