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Jamaica Visa Photo Size

Jamaican photo follows ICAO standards. White background required.

Real application output35 × 45 mm

Real 35×45 mm Biometric Photo Example for Jamaica

Top of head%5.7
Pupil line%44.0
Bottom of chin%80.7

Requirements may vary by document type. Check the official authority's current rules for Jamaica before applying.

Photo Size

35×45 mm

Background Color
White
Head size
70-80%
Eye Position
56% from bottom
Top Margin
3-5 mm

ICAO 9303

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Used For

  • Passport
  • ID card
  • Visa

With the PhotoID Studio desktop app you can create a custom photo size for any document used in any country, save it as a preset, and reuse your saved preset with a single click.

Always verify the size before an official application

The information here reflects the sizes commonly accepted for visa applications. Authorities can change photo requirements without prior notice, and different documents in the same country (passport, ID card, driving licence, residence permit) may require different sizes. Check the current guidance of the authority you are applying to before preparing your photo.

How should a Jamaica visa photo look?

The standard photo size for a Jamaica ICAO biometric passport is 35×45 mm. The background must be plain white. Jamaica is also rolling out a biometric national identity card programme under the National Identification System (NIDS).

Issuing authorities: PICA and NIDS

The Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA) issues Jamaican passports. The National Identification System (NIDS) is implementing the nationwide biometric national identity card programme.

Photo preparation workflow

PhotoID Studio automatically crops, resizes and replaces the background of your photo to meet Jamaica's 35×45 mm biometric requirements. You save the processed image to your device and bring it to the PICA office yourself.

Tips for taking a good photo

Take the photo against a plain white background with even lighting. Look directly at the camera with a neutral, closed-mouth expression. Remove glasses and keep your head straight without tilting.

Common reasons for photo rejection

• Background is not plain white or contains shadows. • Face is partially obscured by glasses, a hat or hair. • Photo is older than 6 months. • Non-neutral expression or open mouth.

Pricing

With a PhotoID Studio annual subscription, you can generate biometric photos for Jamaica and 100+ other countries. There are no per-photo charges.

Frequently asked questions

What type of photo do I need to bring to PICA for a Jamaica passport?

An ICAO-compliant biometric photo of 35×45 mm with a plain white background, no glasses, and a neutral expression is required.

Is the same photo accepted for the NIDS identity card?

The NIDS biometric identity card applies the same photo requirements as the PICA passport; a 35×45 mm white-background photo is accepted.

How recent does the photo need to be?

PICA requires a photo taken within the last 6 months.

Similar Sizes

EU

Schengen / EU

35×45 mm

GB

United Kingdom

35×45 mm

JP

Japan

35×45 mm

DE

Germany

35×45 mm

FR

France

35×45 mm

CA

Canada

35×45 mm

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