Dominica Passport/Visa Photo Requirements and Size

Do you want to apply for a Dominican passport? Then you may already know that you will need to passport photos along with all the required documentation.

Photo specs

Here are the Dominica passport photo requirements you need to follow:

Required photo size: 4.5 cm in height and 3.5 cm in width
The photo you submit must be in color
Head size and position: keep your head straight to the camera
Recency: must be as recent as 6 months
Background: light colors
Smile: slight smile with your mouth closed is accepted
Eyes: must be clearly visible
Your ears should appear in the photo
The picture must not be blurry
Glasses: only acceptable if they do not obstruct your eyes
Headgear: as a rule, no. Exceptions are possible for religious purposes
Dimensions and size (pixels): at least 600 dpi
Attire, clothing, dress code: avoid white clothes, camouflage, bolt patterns, military clothes, sleeveless shirts, and tank tops
Beard: it is allowed only if it reflects your everyday look
Quantity needed in application: 2

Dominica Passport Photo Size Requirements Guide

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Dominica Passport Photos and Visa Photo Requirements – Rules, Guidelines, and Specifications

Did you know that an inadequate passport photo is one of the most frequent causes of rejection when it comes to passport applications? That is why we feel that it is incredibly important that you have at hand as much information as possible. Below, we’ve provided further explanations on a few of the specifications listed above.

The background of a Dominica passport photo must have a light color. You can go for light grey, light blue, light beige, and so on. However, we recommend that you choose a white background. It is failproof. Make sure that it has no colors or patterns on it, nor shadows. If you do not have a white wall in your house, you can hang a white sheet on the wall. Problem solved.
Put the camera at eye level. That way, your entire face is perfectly visible. Keep in mind that both sides of your face must be equally visible, so do not tilt or rotate your head at any angle. Portrait-style pictures are not valid.
While you can smile for a Dominica passport photo, you have to keep your mouth closed. Even so, we advise you to adopt a neutral facial expression because you cannot go wrong with that. Relax your face when you take the photo to achieve a neutral expression.
The eyes must not be obstructed by anything such as the frames of your glasses or your hair. You must look straight into the camera. If you must wear glasses, make sure that the photo does not include glare. Sunglasses and tinted lenses are prohibited, so make sure to take them off before taking the passport photo or visa photo.
Make sure that the light source is right in front of you. That ensures there are no shadows on your face. The light must have the right intensity as well. Not too dark or too bright.
Headwear can appear in a passport photo or a visa photo, but only if your religious beliefs dictate that you must keep your head covered at all times. Even then, make sure that the veil does not create shadows on your face. At the same time, your face needs to be visible from the top of your head to the bottom of your chin and from one ear to the other.
If a beard represents your everyday look, you are allowed to keep it for the passport photo or visa photo.

Rules and Requirements for Babies, Infants, and Newborn Passport and Visa Photos

Children must have their own passport and visa no matter their age. If you want to take their picture with iVisa Photos as well, you can do that. Just make sure to follow the tips below.

A child’s head can occupy less space in the picture. This makes sense because children’s heads are smaller.
Please take the photo when the child is awake.
Taking a photo of a child from above while he/she is lying on their back means that you’ll have to place a white or light-colored sheet underneath.
Many parents take the passport photo of their children while in a car seat. If you want to do that too, do not forget to put a light-colored sheet on the backrest.
If your baby has a pacifier or a hat, please remove them for the passport photo or visa photo.
Only the child can appear in the passport photo or visa photo.