Crop a photo to 35 × 45 mm — Samoa passport
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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 light background without textures or noticeable gradients. |
| Glasses | Clear glasses only, no reflections; sunglasses prohibited. |
| Head covering | Religious reasons only; must not cover the facial oval. |
What this document is
Samoan passports are issued only to Samoan citizens by the Immigration Division of the Ministry of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, and applications are lodged at the Immigration Office at Eleele Fou, with a standard processing time of 5 working days. Supporting documents are originals or certified copies, and for a child under 16 the consent section of the form and the written consent of a parent or legal guardian are needed. Diplomatic and official passports require a letter of request to the ministry’s Chief Executive Officer.
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
What we fix for free, and what AI fixes
Fixed for free
- Background. Replaced with the one this document asks for: plain light background without textures or noticeable gradients.
- 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.
Why these photos get rejected — and how to fix each one
Samoa-specific things to know
- Samoa has one of the two photographs notarized on the back by the Notary Officer — a certification of the likeness — and notarizes almost every document of the renewal.
- The application is processed in Apia: the New York embassy only forwards it, and the new passport comes back by courier after 8 to 12 weeks.
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)
Where these numbers come from
Source: Permanent Mission and Embassy of Samoa in New York — Immigration Division, Prime Minister's Department of Samoa. Last checked against the official page on 1 Oct 2026.
What the source confirms
- Permanent Mission of Samoa to the United Nations, «Samoan Passport Renewal Application»: the requirements are sent to the Embassy of Samoa in New York for onward transmission to the Immigration Division in Samoa; the application form, signed by the applicant and notarized — Part A with the seal and signature of the Notary Public below the applicant's signature, Part B with the details and signature of a Samoan national who is an upstanding member of society in the States and knows the applicant well (for example a church minister), or a notarized letter explaining why Part B could not be satisfied.
- Same page, the documents: a notarized copy of the original expired Samoan passport; a notarized copy of the original Samoan birth certificate; the standard fee US$220, payable to the «Government of Samoa» by money order or certified cheque (no personal cheques), with the amount typed on the money order; for a name change a marriage certificate, a court order of adoption, a Matai title certificate or a deed poll or court order; two passport photos each (one of which should be notarized by the Notary Officer on the back of the photo); a notarized clear coloured copy of the valid US driver's licence and green card.
- Same page, the posting and the time: the documents go with a prepaid return express postage (FedEx or UPS only) to the Embassy of Samoa, 685 Third Avenue, Suite 1102, New York, NY 10017; all passport applications are approved and processed by the Immigration Division under the Prime Minister's Department in Apia; 8 to 12 weeks for standard processing and issue; no original documents are to be sent — only notarized copies.
Questions people ask before cropping
What size must a passport photo be in Samoa?
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 light background without textures or noticeable gradients.
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.