Jamaica Biometric Photo Size
35×45 mm, ICAO 9303
How should a Jamaica passport 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).
Photo Size
35×45 mm
Head Ratio
70%
Eye Position
56% from bottom
Top Margin
3-5 mm
Background Color
White
Standard
ICAO 9303
Requirements & Notes
Jamaican photo follows ICAO standards. White background required.
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 unlimited biometric photos for Jamaica and 100+ other countries. There are no per-photo charges.
Used For
- Passport
- ID card
- Visa
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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.
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