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SourceMinistry of Immigration, Governance and Labour of Belize
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Quick answer: A Belize passport photo must be 51 × 51 mm. Plain white background. Head occupies 70–80% of photo height. Neutral expression, glasses prohibited. Last verified .
Requirements
| Format | 51 × 51 mmICAO 9303: 35 × 45 mm |
|---|---|
| Head height | 70–80% of photo height |
| Background | Plain white background. Make photo background white — Belize passport → |
| Pose | Strictly full face, head without rotation or tilt, shoulders level. |
| Expression | Neutral expression, mouth closed, eyes open. |
| Glasses | Glasses not permitted. See full rules → |
| Lighting | Shadows on the face and background not permitted. |
| Head covering | Only for religious, medical or cultural reasons, without covering the facial oval. |
| Attire | Neutral clothing, shoulders visible, without uniform or distracting accessories. |
| File format | JPEG · sRGB / 24-bit |
| Millimetres | 51 × 51 mm |
|---|---|
| Centimetres | 5.1 × 5.1 cm |
| Inches | 2 × 2″ |
| Pixels at 300 dpi | 602 × 602 px |
| Pixels at 600 dpi | 1205 × 1205 px |
The Belize Ministry of Immigration asks for one photo when you renew or apply for a new passport: «actual photo size of 2 inches × 2 inches», «less than 6 months old», in «high quality colour showing natural skin tones» — black-and-white photos are not acceptable, on «a white background» with «a contrast between image and background (no white shirt on a white background)». The photo «shows a close-up of the applicant's head and top of the shoulders», the face «looking directly at the camera with both ears showing», the head «a maximum of 80 % of the photo (1.41 in) and a minimum of 70 % (1.25 in)», «in the center of the picture with a clear gap around the sides and top of the head, hair included». «Open eyes (no squinting), mouth closed, a neutral expression (no smiling or frowning)», eyes visible with no hair across the face or eyes, «no glasses, tinted shades or sunglasses», minimal facial jewellery, no sleeveless shirts or tank tops (the chest covered), no camouflage tops or military or government uniforms, and no head coverings except for religious, cultural or medical justification. The photo must be in focus, with no red eye or reflected light on the face, «a true image, not altered in any way», lit uniformly without shadows, and printed on high-quality paper at high resolution.
Examples and mistakes
One compliant example next to the six most common rejection causes for Belize passport applications. These are the differences that most often determine whether a document photo is accepted.
Typical reasons a photo is rejected under the rules Ministry of Immigration, Governance and Labour of Belize publishes: what is wrong and what to change.
| Reason | Fix |
|---|---|
| A photo that is not 2 × 2 inches, not in colour, black and white, or older than six months | One colour photo of 2 × 2 inches from the last six months. |
| A head below 70 % or above 80 % of the photo, off-centre, without a gap around the head, or with the ears hidden | A centred head at 70–80 % of the photo with both ears showing and a gap around it. |
| A background that is not white, shadows or reflected light, no contrast between clothing and background | A white background, even light, clothing that contrasts with it. |
| Glasses, tinted shades, sunglasses, hair across the eyes, a smile or frown, a squint | No glasses, eyes open, a neutral expression and a closed mouth. |
| Sleeveless shirts or tank tops, an uncovered chest, camouflage or uniform, a head covering without a religious, cultural or medical reason | Plain covered clothing and no head covering unless there is a justification. |
How to take it
Background: plain white
The tool puts in the required background. Stand half a metre from a plain light wall, face a window and shoot without flash — then there are no shadows on your face or on the wall.
Head: 70–80 % of the photo height
Camera at eye level, about a metre away; head and shoulders in the shot. The tool crops it to 51 × 51 mm.
Glasses prohibited
Take them off before the shot.
Neutral expression, mouth closed, eyes open
Look straight into the lens with your head level; keep hair away from your eyes and eyebrows.
An ordinary selfie will do: we fix the background, light and framing ourselves — to this document's rules. The preview is free.
Head straightHold the phone at eye level and your head straightens by itself.
Face uncoveredMove your hair away so your eyes and eyebrows show.
No glassesTake your glasses off — this document's rules require it.Printing and submission
| 10 × 15 cm · 4 × 6″ | 4 (2 × 2) |
|---|---|
| A4 · 21 × 29.7 cm | 20 (4 × 5) |
Print at 100% scale, borderless, and turn off fit-to-page so each photo keeps its exact size.
A Belize passport is applied for with one photograph that meets the Ministry of Immigration's specifications; the Ministry lists where to apply on its passport pages.
immigration.gov.bz — Passport: Where to Apply
One colour photo of 2 × 2 inches on a white background, less than six months old.
Authority page| Authority | Ministry of Immigration, Governance and Labour of Belize |
|---|---|
| Source | Passport Photo Specifications |
| Verified |
Questions
The Ministry gives 2 inches by 2 inches, with the head 70–80 % of the photo (1.25–1.41 inches), centred, and both ears showing.
One photo, when you renew or apply for a new passport, less than six months old.
No: the Ministry lists no glasses, tinted shades or sunglasses.
White, with a contrast between the clothing and the background (for example no white shirt on the white background).
The Belize passport photo must be 51 × 51 mm. The head must occupy 70–80% of the photo height.
Plain white background. No gradients, textures, shadows or objects behind the subject are permitted. The tool removes background shadows automatically, but starting with a flat, evenly lit wall gives the best result.
Yes. Stand in front of a flat white wall in good natural light, face the light source and use the rear camera of your phone with a 3-second timer. The tool handles the crop, background normalisation and compliance check against the Belize biometric standard.
Most passport authorities require the photo to be taken within the last six months. Do not reuse an older portrait even if your appearance has not changed.
Anfas.Pro provides a 14-day full refund if the photo is rejected by the Belize authority and you supply the official rejection notice. See the refund policy page for the exact process.
Glasses not permitted. In practice, the biometric scanner at submission points flags even minor lens glare that looks fine to the naked eye. Removing glasses before shooting is the only option that eliminates the risk entirely.
51 × 51 mm = 5.1 × 5.1 cm = 2 × 2 inches. At 300 dpi that is 602 × 602 pixels; at 600 dpi, 1205 × 1205 pixels.
Only for religious, medical or cultural reasons, without covering the facial oval. The face must stay fully visible from chin to forehead and on both sides, with no shadow across it.