Jersey Child Passport Photo Size and Rules
Follow these official guidelines from the Jersey Passport Office, Jersey Customs and Immigration Service to take a valid passport photo for your child[1].
Official Size and Head Measurements
When you apply for a British passport (Jersey variant), getting the photo size correct is the first critical step[1]. The official photo must measure 35×45 mm, which is roughly 1.38×1.77 inches[1]. Within this frame, the size of your child's head has strict limits set by the issuer.
When you measure from the bottom of the chin to the top of the head, the distance must be between 29 and 34 mm[1]. Photos that do not meet the photo rules can delay the application[1]. You can use the tool above to crop your child's picture before printing it.
Background and Lighting Requirements
The background behind your child must be plain cream or light grey[1]. The photo must also have no shadows on your child's face or behind them[1].
Use even lighting and make sure there are no shadows on your child's face or behind them[1].
Expression, Glasses, and Head Coverings
Children aged 6 and over must face forward, look straight at the camera, have a plain expression and closed mouth, and keep their eyes open and visible[1].
Your child should not wear glasses unless they have to. If they must wear them, they cannot be sunglasses or tinted glasses, and neither the frames nor glare, reflections or shadows can cover the eyes[1]. Head coverings are allowed only for religious or medical reasons, and nothing may cover the face[1].
Special Rules for Babies and Young Children
Photographing infants and toddlers comes with special relaxations to help parents get a usable picture. Children under 6 years old do not need to look directly at the camera or maintain a plain expression[2]. Furthermore, babies under 1 year old do not need to keep their eyes open at all[2].
You may support a baby under 1 with your hand, but your hand must not be visible[1]. Babies must not hold toys or use dummies[1].
Printing and Submitting Your Photos
Jersey passport rules require physical photo copies for application submission. You must supply two identical printed photos, and remember that one of these photos may need a countersignature[2]. You do not need expensive studio services to get these prints.
You can take the picture at home, crop it to the required proportions using the tool above, and place it onto a standard 4×6-inch photo template sheet. Save that file to your phone or a USB drive, take it to a local retail kiosk, and print it as a cheap standard 4x6 print. Carefully cut out the photos using clean scissors along the border lines.
Common Reasons Photos Are Refused
Photos that do not meet the stated rules can delay a passport application[1]. Check that the head measurement is between 29 and 34 mm[1].
The photo must have no shadows on the face or behind the child and must use a plain cream or light grey background[1]. Babies must not hold toys or use dummies[1].
Frequently asked questions
What size does a Jersey child passport photo need to be?
The photo must be 35×45 mm (1.38×1.77 in)[1].
Can I hold my baby while taking the passport photo?
Yes, babies under 1 can be supported by a hand, but the hand must not be visible in the final picture[2].
Do babies need to look directly at the camera?
No, children under 6 do not need to look directly at the camera or keep a plain expression[2].
Can my child wear glasses in the passport photo?
Glasses are only permitted under conditional circumstances, such as a medical need, and frames must not obscure the eyes[1].
How many printed photos must I submit with the application?
You must supply two identical printed photos, and one of them may require a countersignature[2].