Crop a photo to 35 × 45 mm — Jamaica passport
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01Requirements
Exact numbers for this document
| Parameter | What it must be |
|---|---|
| Print size | 35 × 45 mm |
| Pixels at 300 dpi | 413 × 531 px |
| Pixels at 600 dpi | 827 × 1063 px |
| Aspect ratio | 7:9 |
| Head, share of height | 70–80% of photo height |
| Background | Plain matte background: pastel for light complexions, white for dark complexions, pale blue or pastel for grey or white hair. |
| Glasses | Clear glasses only, no reflections; sunglasses prohibited. |
| Head covering | Religious reasons only; must not cover the facial oval. |
What these millimetres work out to
- In a 35 × 45 mm frame a head band of 70–80% is 31.5–36 mm from the chin to the crown.
- Of the 45 mm of height that leaves 9–13.5 mm for the gap above the crown and the space below the chin together.
- At 300 dpi that is a head 372–425 pixels tall — below 372 px the file is too small to print, however good the crop is.
Format35 × 45 mm
Head70–80 %
02Three steps
How to crop it, in three steps
- 01
Upload a photo taken face-on, in even light
- 02
The tool finds the face and aligns the frame itself — check that the head lands in 70–80%
- 03
Save the 35 × 45 mm result — print it or attach it to the application
03What we fix
What we fix for free, and what AI fixes
Fixed for free
- Background. Replaced with the one this document asks for: plain matte background: pastel for light complexions, white for dark complexions, pale blue or pastel for grey or white hair.
- Head tilt. Straightened if the head leans slightly to one side.
- Frame. Exactly 35 × 45 mm, by the document’s rules.
- A light shadow on one side of the face. Gently brightened.
- File and print sheet. A file to the document’s rules and a 10 × 15 or A4 sheet to print.
What can't be fixed for free, AI correction fixes
- Hard shadows and uneven light on the face.
- A smile, raised brows or a half-open mouth. Cropping keeps the face it was given.
- Too few pixels. If the original is smaller than 413 × 531 px, enlarging it only blurs the face.
- Clothing and pose. Shoulders out of frame, body turned away from the camera.
Glare on the lenses. Take the glasses off or turn away from the light source and shoot again.
04Rejections
Why these photos get rejected — and how to fix each one
ReasonFix
Photographs taken more than six months before the application, not identical, or not in colour with a matte finish→Two identical colour photographs with a matte finish taken within six months.
A background that does not suit the complexion (for example white clothing on a pastel background for a light complexion), shadows, another person or object→A plain background chosen for the complexion and hair colour, no shadows, nothing else in the picture.
A face shorter than 25 mm or longer than 35 mm, or no 3–4 mm margin between the head and the edge→A face of 25–35 mm with a 3–4 mm margin above the head.
Tinted lenses, heavy frames, exposed shoulders or chest, bright clothing, excessive reflection→Clear lenses, light frames, covered shoulders, plain clothing, matte print.
Headgear without a religious reason or Section H, creases, ink marks or an embossed seal on the print→An uncovered head (or religious headgear with Section H) and a clean print without marks or seal.
05Good to know
Jamaica-specific things to know
- Jamaica ties the background to the complexion and hair: white for a dark complexion, pastel for a light complexion, pale blue or pastel for grey or white hair — not one fixed colour.
- The photographs must have a matte or dull finish, and PICA bans an embossed seal on them; headgear needs Section H of the application form.
- PICA gives the face length as 25–35 mm with a 3–4 mm margin above the head, and no overall size.
06Printing
Printing on a single sheet
4 × 2 frames fit on one 10×15 cm sheet — 8 copies from a single print.
Print at 100% scale, borderless, and turn off fit-to-page so each photo keeps its exact size.
10 × 15 cm · 4 × 6″Photos: 8 (4 × 2)
A4 · 21 × 29.7 cmPhotos: 36 (6 × 6)
07Source
Where these numbers come from
Source: Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA), Jamaica. Last checked against the official page on 1 Oct 2026.
What the source confirms
- PICA, «Passport Photo Requirements»: two identical photographs; not taken more than six months before the application; in colour with a matte or dull finish, against a plain background; excessive light reflection on the image is unacceptable; no other person or object in the photograph; no background shadows.
- Same page, background and clothing by complexion: applicants of light complexion avoid white clothing and have the photograph taken against a pastel-shaded background; applicants of dark complexion wear coloured clothing and are photographed against a white background; applicants with grey or white hair are photographed against a pale blue or pastel background; bright coloured clothing is not recommended; exposed shoulders and chest must be avoided.
- Same page, the pose and the face: a full frontal pose of head, neck and top of the shoulder; no creases or ink marks; the length of the face in the photograph is 25–35 mm, with a margin of 3–4 mm between the head and the edge of the photograph; eyeglasses must not have tinted lenses and heavy (thick) frames are to be avoided.
- Same page, headgear and the print: headgear is permitted only for religious purposes, in which case Section H of the passport application form must be filled out, and the facial features including the outline of the face from the bottom of the chin to the top of the forehead must be clearly shown; photographs submitted become the property of the Government of Jamaica; no embossed seal is affixed to the photographs.
- Same page, certified photographs (the page does not say which applicants this covers): two passport-sized photographs certified by a consular officer, justice of the peace, notary public, commissioner of oaths, medical doctor or lawyer, with the applicant's name and the certifying officer's name, number and signature; the certification must not be older than six months and the photographs must be dated.
08Questions
Questions people ask before cropping
What size must a passport photo be in Jamaica?
35 × 45 mm. 70–80% of photo height.
How many pixels is 35 × 45 mm when printed?
413 × 531 px (300 dpi) · 827 × 1063 px (600 dpi).
How much of the frame should the head take?
70–80% of photo height.
What background does this document need?
Plain matte background: pastel for light complexions, white for dark complexions, pale blue or pastel for grey or white hair.
What can’t be fixed here for free?
Hard shadows and uneven light on the face. A smile, raised brows or a half-open mouth. Cropping keeps the face it was given. Clothing and pose. Shoulders out of frame, body turned away from the camera. AI fixes this from the same photo — you see the result before paying.
How many photos fit on one 10×15 cm sheet?
4 × 2 frames fit on one 10×15 cm sheet — 8 copies from a single print.