How to Prepare a Barbados Child Passport Photo
Get your child's passport application ready by taking and printing the correct photo at home. You can use the tool above to format your picture.
Official Size and Submission Rules
When you apply for a child passport in Barbados, you must submit printed photographs with your application[1]. The Barbados Immigration Department requires two recent child photographs for children under sixteen years of age[1]. Each photograph must be no larger than 5 by 5 centimeters, which is 50 by 50 mm[1].
The form says each photo must be no larger than 5 by 5 cm[1]. A 50 by 50 mm crop uses that maximum size. The authority does not set a specific head height rule for this application[1].
Submitted photographs become government property once you hand them in with your papers[1], so you will not get them back after the passport office reviews your application.
Background and Appearance Rules
The form calls for a white background and a full-face photo[1]. Have your child face the camera.
The form says the child’s photo must be taken without a hat[1].
Use a white background, as the form requires[1].
Endorsement and Child Requirements
Applications for children under 16 use Form B and must include two photographs[1].
The form and one photograph must be certified by a person authorized to act as a guarantor[1].
You should check who is legally allowed to certify documents in Barbados before you ask a professional, such as a doctor, lawyer, or magistrate, to sign the back of the photo. Both photos must be recent[1], meaning they should reflect how your child looks right now.
Taking the Photo at Home
You can easily take the passport photo at home using a digital camera or smartphone. First, find a plain white wall inside your home that has good lighting.
Stand your child facing a window or a soft light source so that light falls evenly across their face, preventing harsh shadows. Keep the camera or phone at your child's eye level, standing about one to one and a half meters away.
Take several pictures so you have a wide selection to choose from later. Make sure your child keeps their mouth closed and maintains a neutral expression if possible, while looking straight ahead at the lens.
Preparing Your Photo with the Tool
Once you capture a clear digital picture, you need to crop it to the correct dimensions before printing. You can use the tool above to adjust your photo to the required 50 by 50 mm size.
The tool helps you frame your image correctly right inside your web browser without uploading your personal photo to an external server.
After cropping, the tool automatically arranges your photo onto a standard 4 by 6-inch photo sheet layout. This convenient layout lets you print the file at home or take it to any standard photo kiosk.
Printing and Common Refusal Reasons
Take your prepared 4 by 6-inch photo sheet to a local store kiosk or print it using a home color printer on standard photo paper. Print the file at one hundred percent scale without adding any zoom or fit-to-page settings that might change the size.
Check that the printed photo does not exceed 50 by 50 mm. The form calls for a white background and a photo taken without a hat[1].
Make sure both photos are recent and that you get the required endorsement on the back of one copy[1]. If the photos fail to meet these rules, the office may reject your application.
Frequently asked questions
What size do I need for a Barbados child passport photo?
The photo must be no larger than 5 by 5 cm, or 50 by 50 mm[1].
How many photos must I submit?
You need to submit two recent child photographs[1].
Do I need to get the photos signed?
Yes, one photograph must be endorsed by the person certifying the application[1].
Can my child wear a hat in the photo?
No, headwear is not permitted, and the child must show a full face[1].
What background color is required?
The photo must have a white background[1].