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Cuba Visa Photo Size

Cuban photo follows ICAO standards. White background required.

Scale diagram45 × 45 mm
Top of head%8.3
Pupil line%38.0
Bottom of chin%67.8

The diagram shows the required framing for Cuba at true proportions: head height and eye line are drawn from the official ratios.

Photo Size

45×45 mm

Background Color
White
Head size
50-69%
Eye Position
62% 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 Cuba visa photo look?

The standard photo size for the Cuban electronic passport (pasaporte electrónico) and carnet de identidad (national ID card) is 51×51 mm. Cuba introduced biometric e-passports in 2019. A plain white background is mandatory and the photo must have been taken no more than 6 months before the application date.

Issuing authorities: MININT and Dirección de Inmigración

The Ministerio del Interior (MININT) oversees passport and identity document processing. The Dirección de Inmigración y Extranjería is directly responsible for passport applications. Applications are submitted at immigration offices across the country.

Preparing your photo with PhotoID Studio

PhotoID Studio automatically crops and resizes your uploaded photo to the 51×51 mm Cuban passport specification. The face-detection algorithm verifies head height and position, then produces a print-ready JPEG. You can print the result at any photo shop.

Tips for a compliant photo

Take the photo in front of a plain white or very light-coloured wall with even lighting. Face the camera directly and keep a neutral expression. Avoid flash. Ensure your hair does not cover your face.

Common rejection reasons

• Non-white background or shadows on the background. • Glasses, hat, or accessories (unless required for religious reasons). • Hair or jewellery partially covering the face. • Blurry, overexposed, or low-resolution image. • Photo taken more than 6 months before the application date.

Photo cost and the PhotoID Studio advantage

Biometric photo prices at studios in Cuba vary. A single PhotoID Studio annual subscription lets you prepare compliant photos for all your documents with one tool.

Frequently asked questions

When did Cuba introduce its e-passport?

Cuba began issuing biometric chip-enabled electronic passports (pasaporte electrónico) in 2019.

Are glasses allowed in a Cuban passport photo?

No. Photos without glasses are required; photos with glasses are generally rejected.

How recent must the photo be?

Photos taken no more than 6 months before the application date are accepted.

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