Belize border crossing card photo (50.8×50.8 mm)

Official Size and Head Dimensions

The official size for the Belize Border Crossing Card photo is 50.8 by 50.8 millimeters, which equals 2 by 2 inches^[1]. This square format ensures that your face is centered and clearly visible to immigration officers. You must crop your image carefully to meet these exact physical measurements before you print it out.

Your head size inside the frame is also strictly measured by the issuing authority. The distance from the bottom of your chin to the top of your head must be between 31.75 and 35.814 millimeters^[2]. Getting this measurement right keeps your application from getting delayed or rejected.

You should measure your digital photo file with a ruler on your screen or use cropping guides to check this proportion. If your head is too small or too large, you will need to retake the picture or adjust the zoom.

Background and Lighting Setup

The card page says the photo must meet Immigration specifications similar to passport photos^[1]. The passport photo rules require a white background^[2].

Make sure nobody else is visible in the frame and that no furniture or door frames appear behind your shoulders. Good lighting helps the camera capture a clear picture without dark shadows on your face. Face a window with soft natural light or use two balanced light sources placed in front of you.

Avoid harsh overhead lighting that creates dark shadows under your nose and chin. Keep the camera at eye level about one to one and a half meters away to prevent facial distortion. Ask someone else to take the picture instead of holding the camera yourself at arm's length.

Facial Expression and Glasses Rules

You must keep a neutral facial expression when the picture is taken^[2]. Do not smile, frown, raise your eyebrows, or make any exaggerated facial movements. Keep your mouth completely closed at all times while the camera captures the image^[2].

The passport rules require open eyes and prohibit glasses, tinted shades, and sunglasses^[2].

Headwear and Religious Exceptions

The passport rules allow head coverings for religious, cultural, or medical reasons. They require uniform lighting without shadows or reflections on the face^[2].

Everyday hats, caps, and hairbands are strictly prohibited for standard applicants. Keeping your hair neat and away from your face also helps prevent unnecessary rejections during the review process.

Submission Guidelines and Children Rules

You must submit one 2 by 2 inch printed photo that is signed by a Justice of the Peace^[1]. Digital file submissions alone are not accepted for this physical card application process. You must print the image on physical paper to meet the agency requirements.

The same application form is used for both adults and children^[2]. If you are submitting an application for an applicant under 16 years of age, they must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian^[2].

Using the Tool on This Page

You can use the tool above to crop your passport, visa, and ID photos to official sizes right in your browser. Your photo never leaves your device, keeping your personal images private and secure. You do not need to download extra software or upload your files to an external server.

The tool also makes a sheet you can print as an ordinary 4 by 6 inch photo at a local kiosk. This helps you prepare a physical copy that matches the required dimensions before you visit an office. Always check your printed photo with a physical ruler to confirm the exact dimensions before submitting it.