Palestinian child or baby passport photo (35×45 mm)

Official Size and Dimensions

When you apply for a Palestinian passport for a child, your application must include a properly sized photograph. The Palestinian Ministry of Interior and National Security handles regular passport issuance and sets the core document requirements^[1].

The required photo size is 35x45 mm, which equals about 1.38x1.77 inches^[1][2]. You must make sure your printed photo matches these exact dimensions before you submit your paperwork to the office.

The issuing authority does not set a specific head height rule for these photos^[1][2]. Instead, you should focus on framing the child's face clearly within the standard 35x45 mm frame.

Background and Lighting Standards

The background color is an important detail for your child passport application. The Ministry service listing states that the background must be blue^[1].

The embassy guidelines specify a dark blue background for passport photos^[2]. No precise shade or color code is officially defined by either office^[1][2], but you should aim for a solid, plain blue tone without any patterns or textures.

Good lighting helps you avoid shadows on the background. Face a soft window light when you take the picture so the blue backdrop appears even and clear.

Rules for Children and Infants

Child and baby applications follow the ordinary passport process used for adult applicants^[1]. There is no separate or distinct infant photo standard published by the authority^[1][2].

Because of this, you must use the regular passport photo dimensions of 35x45 mm for applicants of any age^[1][2]. You do not need a different size for a newborn or a toddler.

For a minor’s passport application, the service listing requires a declaration signed by the father or guardian^[1]. Keep this paperwork requirement in mind as you prepare the photo.

Taking the Photo at Home

You can take your child passport photo at home using a digital camera or a smartphone. Lay your baby flat on a plain blue sheet or hold your child against a solid blue wall that matches the official rules.

Keep the camera at the child's eye level and stay about one meter away to prevent lens distortion. Take several pictures so you have options with good lighting and a calm expression.

You can use the tool above to crop your favorite photo to the exact 35x45 mm size required for the application. The tool helps you center the face correctly right in your browser.

Preparing and Printing Your Photo Sheet

For an ordinary first passport application, the service listing requires four printed photos^[1].

After you crop your image to the correct dimensions using the tool above, arrange your cropped photos onto a standard 4x6-inch digital photo sheet. This layout allows you to fit multiple copies onto a single print.

Take your finished 4x6-inch file to any local photo kiosk or printing shop. Print it as an ordinary matte or glossy photo, then cut out the individual 35x45 mm pictures using scissors.

Common Reasons for Refusal

Passport offices often reject photos that fail basic quality checks. Inspect your printed pictures carefully before you take them to the submission office^[1][2].

Check that the background is a solid blue or dark blue without shadows, furniture, or patterns showing behind the child^[1][2]. Verify that the photo dimensions measure exactly 35x45 mm and that the child's face is clearly visible and in focus.