Photo Requirements for a Sint Maarten Child Passport
You need a precise printed photo when applying for a minor passport through the Sint Maarten Civil Registry[1]. You can use the tool above to format your image correctly before printing.
Official Size and Head Dimensions
When you apply for a Sint Maarten minor passport, the official photo size is 35 by 45 mm, which is about 1.38 by 1.77 inches[1][2]. You must make sure your photo meets this exact measurement before you submit your paperwork to the Civil Registry[1]. Getting the dimensions right helps prevent delays in your application process and keeps your paperwork moving forward.
For children age 10 and under, the head height must measure between 19 and 30 mm from the bottom of the chin to the top of the head[1][2]. You should measure carefully from the chin up to the crown of the head to stay within this official range[1][2]. Proper head proportion is a strict requirement for passport photos issued through this office[1][2].
Background and Lighting Guidelines
The photo background must be plain and uniform in appearance[1][2]. Sint Maarten minor passport instructions specify light grey, pale blue, or white as acceptable background tones[1][2]. Avoid textured walls, patterns, or dark backgrounds when taking the picture to ensure the office accepts your submission[1][2].
Good lighting helps you avoid shadows that can lead to photo rejection[1][2]. Try to take the picture in a room with soft, even light, such as facing a large window during daylight hours. Make sure there are no shadows cast behind your child's head or across their facial features.
Rules for Infants and Young Children
Children under 6 are exempt from the rules on neutral expression, looking straight at the camera, keeping their mouth closed, aligning their eyes horizontally, keeping their head straight, and keeping their shoulders straight[1][2].
If you need to support a baby or small child during the photo shoot, you must take extra care[1][2]. Any support items, hands, or devices used to hold the child must not show in the final picture[1][2]. Even with these exemptions for young children, the head height and background rules still apply to every submission[1][2].
Glasses and Head Coverings
The rules for wearing glasses in a child passport photo are conditional[2]. If your child wears prescription glasses, the frames must not obscure their eyes, and there must be no glare or reflection on the lenses[2]. Tinted lenses or sunglasses are never allowed in official passport photos[2].
Headwear is prohibited unless worn for religious or medical reasons[2]. If your child wears a head covering for religious or medical purposes, it must not cast shadows on the face, and the full face from the chin to the forehead must remain completely visible[2]. Always check these details closely before you print the final image.
Photo Age and Print Submission
You must supply one recent photo that is no more than six months old with your application[1][2]. Submitting an older photo is a common reason authorities refuse passport requests[1][2]. The Sint Maarten Civil Registry requires a printed photo rather than a digital upload for minor passport applications[1].
You can prepare your photo at home by cropping it to the correct proportions and arranging it on a standard 4 by 6-inch sheet. This lets you print the sheet at an ordinary photo kiosk just like a regular picture. Use the tool above to help size and arrange your photo correctly before printing.