Burundian Child Passport Photo Guide
The procedure for a minor’s ordinary passport requires a passport photo on a white background[1]. It does not publish exact photo dimensions.
Size and Official Standards
The Commissariat Général des Migrations and the Police Nationale du Burundi handle passport regulations[1]. For a minor's ordinary passport, the official procedure requires a passport photo[1]. However, the authority publishes no single official size for this photograph[1].
A 35 by 45 mm crop, or about 1.38 by 1.77 inches, is a common practical choice, not an official measurement. The procedure does not publish exact dimensions[1]. Check the required size with the issuing office before applying.
The head height is also not set by the official guidelines[1]. You can use the tool above to crop your image to this common size and check your framing before you print.
Background and Lighting Requirements
The official procedure requires a passport photo on a white background[1]. You must avoid patterned, textured, or dark walls behind your child when you take the picture.
Find a spot in your home near a bright window for even, natural light. Avoid casting harsh shadows on the face or on the background wall behind the child.
If you must use indoor lamps, make sure the lighting is bright, balanced, and does not create glare. Proper lighting helps the office clearly see your child's facial features without distortion.
Glasses, Headwear, and Expression
The official source does not list specific rules regarding glasses or headwear for this document[1]. It also does not outline formal rules for facial expressions or mouth positions[1].
Even though the rules are not explicitly stated, it is best to keep your child's face plain and neutral. Keep their eyes open and looking straight at the camera lens.
Remove any dark glasses so their eyes show clearly and distinctly. If your child wears head coverings for religious reasons, make sure the face remains fully visible from the bottom of the chin to the top of the forehead.
Rules for Minor Applicants
Applying for a minor applicant involves gathering specific supporting documents[1]. The administrative procedure separately lists a passport photo on a white background and an extract of the birth certificate[1].
The official rules state no special infant pose or specific dimensions for baby photos[1]. If you need to photograph a baby or toddler, try laying them down on a plain white sheet spread out on the floor.
Stand directly above them to take the picture from a high angle. Keep the baby calm, happy, and comfortable so you can capture a clear frontal view of their face.
Taking Your Photo at Home Step by Step
You can take a proper passport photo at home using a digital camera or a modern smartphone. Place your child facing a window to catch soft, natural daylight.
Ask a helper to hold the camera at your child's eye level, about one to one and a half meters away from them. Keep the camera steady and take several shots so you have multiple options to choose from.
Check that the background behind your child is plain white and that their head fits well inside the frame[1]. Avoid using heavy digital filters, photo editing software, or artificial enhancements that change natural facial features.
Preparing and Printing Your Photo
The procedure lists a passport photo as a required document[1]. Follow the application office’s instructions for submitting it.
Once you have selected a good photo, upload it to the tool above. The tool quickly crops your image to the 35 by 45 millimeter size and places it neatly onto a standard 4 by 6 inch photo sheet.
Save this combined sheet file to your phone or computer. Take the file to a local print kiosk and print it out as an ordinary 4 by 6 inch glossy photo. Cut the photo carefully along the guidelines before you add it to your child's passport application paperwork.
Frequently asked questions
What size is a Burundian child passport photo?
What background color do I need?
The official procedure requires a white background[1].
Do I need to submit a digital file or a printed photo?
The procedure requires a printed photo submission[1].
Are there special rules for babies?
The procedure requires a passport photo on a white background and an extract of the birth certificate, but states no special infant pose or dimensions[1].