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SourcePassport and Immigration Office, Mauritius
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Quick answer: The recommended Mauritius passport photo size is 35 × 45 mm. Plain light background. Head occupies 56–76% of photo height (25–34 mm chin to crown). Neutral expression, clear lenses only, no glare. Last verified .
Requirements
| Format | 35 × 45 mm |
|---|---|
| Head height | 56–76% of photo heightICAO 9303: 70–80% |
| Head height (mm) | 25–34 mm chin to crownICAO 9303: 32–36 mm |
| Background | Plain light background. |
| Pose | Strictly full face, head without rotation or tilt, shoulders level. |
| Expression | Neutral expression, mouth closed, eyes open. |
| Glasses | Clear glasses only, no reflections; sunglasses prohibited. See full rules → |
| Lighting | Shadows on the face and background not permitted. |
| Head covering | Religious reasons only; must not cover the facial oval. |
| Attire | Neutral clothing, shoulders visible, without uniform or distracting accessories. |
| File format | JPEG · sRGB / 24-bit |
| Millimetres | 35 × 45 mm |
|---|---|
| Centimetres | 3.5 × 4.5 cm |
| Inches | 1.38 × 1.77″ |
| Pixels at 300 dpi | 413 × 531 px |
| Pixels at 600 dpi | 827 × 1063 px |
The Passport and Immigration Office says the photos must be «identical», «recent (taken within the last six months)», «35–40 mm wide by 45–50 mm high» — «please do not trim your photos to meet this condition», «taken against a light background so that your features are clearly distinguishable», «printed on low-gloss, plain white photo-quality paper (no watermarks, embossing or printing on the back)», «undamaged», «of you on your own», and a close-up of the head and shoulders so that «your head, from the bottom of your chin to your crown, is between 25 mm and 34 mm high». They must be «in sharp focus and clear», with «a strong definition between the face and background», and «printed professionally — photos printed at home are not likely to be of acceptable quality». The picture shows «no shadows», you «facing forwards, looking straight towards the camera», «a neutral expression, with your mouth closed», eyes open and clearly visible — «no sunglasses or heavily tinted glasses, and no hair across your eyes» — no reflection or glare on glasses, frames not covering the eyes («you may find it easier to remove your glasses»), the full head «without any head covering, unless it is worn for religious beliefs or medical reasons», and nothing covering the outline of the eyes, nose or mouth. The same standards apply to babies and children of 5 and under: a light background, the child alone, the full face, both eyes open.
Examples and mistakes
One compliant example next to the six most common rejection causes for Mauritius 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 Passport and Immigration Office, Mauritius publishes: what is wrong and what to change.
| Reason | Fix |
|---|---|
| Photographs that are not identical, not recent (older than six months) or trimmed to fit the size | Identical photographs from the last six months, 35–40 mm wide by 45–50 mm high, untrimmed. |
| A head outside 25–34 mm from chin to crown, a weak contrast between the face and the background, shadows | A head of 25–34 mm on a light background with strong definition and no shadows. |
| A print that is not on low-gloss plain white photo paper, has watermarks, embossing or writing on the back, creases, or was printed at home | A clean professional print on low-gloss plain white photo-quality paper. |
| Sunglasses or heavily tinted glasses, glare on the lenses, hair across the eyes, a smile or open mouth, a head turned away | Facing the camera, a neutral expression with the mouth closed, eyes clear (remove glasses if they glare). |
| A head covering without a religious or medical reason, or anything covering the outline of the eyes, nose or mouth | The full head uncovered (or covered for religious or medical reasons) with the face clear. |
How to take it
Background: plain light
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: 56–76 % of the photo height (25–34 mm)
Camera at eye level, about a metre away; head and shoulders in the shot. The tool crops it to 35 × 45 mm.
Clear lenses only, no glare
If you wear glasses, check the shot: no glare on the lenses, eyes clearly visible.
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 glare on glassesStand so that no light reflects in the lenses.Printing and submission
| 10 × 15 cm · 4 × 6″ | 8 (4 × 2) |
|---|---|
| A4 · 21 × 29.7 cm | 36 (6 × 6) |
Print at 100% scale, borderless, and turn off fit-to-page so each photo keeps its exact size.
A Mauritian passport is applied for with form PF136 at the Passport and Immigration Office (main office or sub-office), at a police station in Mauritius, or at a Mauritian embassy or consulate abroad.
Sterling House, 9–11 Lislet Geoffroy Street, Port Louis
Identical photographs, 35–40 mm by 45–50 mm, professionally printed on low-gloss paper.
Authority page| Authority | Passport and Immigration Office, Mauritius |
|---|---|
| Source | Application Guide |
| Verified |
Questions
The office gives 35–40 mm wide by 45–50 mm high and asks you not to trim the photographs, with the head from chin to crown between 25 mm and 34 mm.
The office says photos printed at home are not likely to be of acceptable quality; they must be printed professionally on low-gloss plain white photo-quality paper.
A light background against which the features are clearly distinguishable, with a strong definition between the face and the background and no shadows.
Glasses without glare and with frames that do not cover the eyes (no sunglasses or heavily tinted glasses); a head covering only for religious beliefs or medical reasons.
The recommended size for the Mauritius passport photo is 35 × 45 mm. The head occupies 56–76% of the photo height.
Plain light 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, plain 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 Mauritius 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 Mauritius authority and you supply the official rejection notice. See the refund policy page for the exact process.
Clear glasses only, no reflections; sunglasses prohibited. 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.
35 × 45 mm = 3.5 × 4.5 cm = 1.38 × 1.77 inches. At 300 dpi that is 413 × 531 pixels; at 600 dpi, 827 × 1063 pixels.
Religious reasons only; must not cover the facial oval. The face must stay fully visible from chin to forehead and on both sides, with no shadow across it.