Requirements for a Caribbean Netherlands Child Passport Photo
Getting a valid passport photo for your child in the Caribbean Netherlands means following precise official rules. You can use the tool above to crop your photo to the correct size and prepare a 4x6-inch print sheet.
Official Size and Head Dimensions
The photo size is 35 by 45 mm (about 1.38 by 1.77 inches)[1][2]. Check the crop before printing so it matches these dimensions.
For children through age 10, head height must be 19 to 30 mm, measured from chin to crown[2].
Background and Lighting
The background behind your child must be plain, even light grey, light blue, or white[1][2]. It must also provide sufficient contrast with the head so the edges of the hair and face stand out clearly[1][2]. Avoid patterned walls, textured sheets, or dark backdrops.
Practical advice: Face a window for soft, natural daylight on your child's face. Keep shadows off the background by having your child sit a short distance away from the wall. Turn off household lights that cause yellow or uneven color casts.
Glasses, Headwear, and Expression
Rules for glasses are conditional, meaning they are only allowed if they meet strict criteria[1][2]. If your child wears glasses, the frames must never block their eyes, and there must be no glare on the lenses. Many families take off glasses to avoid rejection.
Head coverings are allowed for religious or belief-related reasons, and some medical circumstances[2]. The face and eyes must remain visible. Children under 6 are exempt from the usual neutral-expression and closed-mouth rules[2].
Rules for Infants and Children
Photographing babies and toddlers comes with specific exemptions to make the process easier. Children under 6 are exempt from specified posture and expression requirements[1][2]. If you need to hold or support an infant, your hands, arms, or any support items must not be visible in the final photo[1][2].
Age rules also apply to older children taking the document photo. For children through age 10, the required head height is still 19 to 30 mm[1][2]. Take your time to position the child correctly so their head size falls inside this valid range.
Submission and Application Rules
Bring one color photo in good quality, no older than 6 months[1].
The applicant must apply in person, including children[1]. Applicants under 18 must also provide written consent from all guardians with parental authority[1].
How to Take and Print Your Photo
Practical advice: Stand about 1 to 1.5 meters away from your child and hold the camera or phone right at their eye level. Taking a series of pictures helps you find one where the child looks straight ahead with an even lighting setup.
You can use the tool above to crop your chosen image to the exact 35 by 45 mm proportions and place it onto a standard 4x6-inch print layout. Take that file to a local photo kiosk to print it as a standard picture sheet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the official size for a Caribbean Netherlands child passport photo?
How old can the printed photo be when I submit it?
The printed photo must be no older than 6 months[1].
Can my baby wear a hat or hairband in the passport photo?
Head coverings are allowed for religious or belief-related reasons, and some medical circumstances[2].
Are children under 6 required to have a neutral expression?
Do I need to submit a digital file or a printed photo?
You must supply one printed photo for the application[1].