Aruban Passport Photo Guide
Get the exact official size and details you need for your Aruban passport application. Follow this guide to prepare your photo correctly.
Official Size and Submission Rules
For an Aruban passport application, you must bring a recent color photo[1]. The official photo size is 35 by 45 mm, about 1.38 by 1.77 inches[2]. Aruba directs applicants to an approved photographer[1]. Adults and minors follow separate application procedures, and both need a photo[1][2].
The submission method for this specific document is printed[2]. Even if you plan to visit a professional photographer, you can use the tool above to rehearse, check a photo, or prepare a copy for other uses. We cannot promise that your photo will be accepted, because the issuing authority makes the final decision on every application.
Background and Lighting Requirements
Official rules require a light, even background, and no exact color is specified[2]. You should find a plain wall in your home that is completely free of patterns, textured paint, marks, or wall hangings. Stand slightly away from the surface of the wall to avoid casting harsh shadows directly behind your head and neck.
Good lighting helps you avoid dark shadows on your face or under your chin. Face a window with soft natural light or use balanced room lighting coming from the front. Make sure your face is evenly lit without dark spots, and avoid using a strong flash that creates bright reflections or red-eye on your skin.
Head Height and Framing Details
The official sources do not state a single head-height measurement in the information provided here[2]. Follow the framing and pose instructions in Fotomatrix Model 2007[1][2].
Keep your camera at eye level about one to one and a half meters away from you. Ask someone else to take the picture instead of stretching your arm for a selfie, because holding the camera too close distorts facial features and ruins the proportions. Maintain a natural posture with your shoulders squared evenly to the camera.
Glasses, Expression and Headwear Rules
Glasses are allowed only under the conditions in Fotomatrix Model 2007[1][2]. Check that guide for the exact requirements.
Your head should be uncovered unless you wear headwear for medical or religious reasons. The issuing office decides whether an exception applies[1][2]. Follow Fotomatrix Model 2007 for other photo requirements.
Rules for Children and Infants
A child’s passport application also requires a recent color photo[1]. Children under six may use relaxed minimum photo requirements in Fotomatrix Model 2007[1][2].
The sources provided here do not list the specific relaxed measurements for children under six[1][2]. Aruba directs applicants to an approved photographer for the passport photo[1].
Printing Your Photo at a Kiosk
Bring a printed photo with your passport application[1]. The official sources do not specify a 4 by 6 inch sheet or kiosk printing[1][2].
Save the completed sheet securely to your phone or a USB drive. Take it to a local store photo kiosk and print it as an ordinary four by six inch print. Use sharp scissors or a paper cutter to cut the photo carefully to the correct 35 by 45 mm dimensions before submitting it with your official documents.
Common Reasons Photos Are Refused
The issuing office decides whether a passport photo meets the requirements. If it does not, the office may refuse to process the application and ask for a new photo[1]. Check your photo against Fotomatrix Model 2007 before submitting it[1].
The issuing office determines whether a photo meets the requirements and may ask for a new photo if it does not[1]. Follow the photo rules in Fotomatrix Model 2007[1].
Frequently asked questions
Can I take my Aruban passport photo at home?
Aruba directs passport applicants to an approved photographer[1].
What is the exact official size of the photo?
The official size required by the authority is 35 by 45 mm, which is about 1.38 by 1.77 inches[2].
What background color do I need to use?
Official rules require a light, even background, and no exact color is specified[2].
Can I wear glasses in my passport photo?
Glasses are allowed under conditional rules, provided your eyes are clearly visible and there is no glare on the lenses[2].
Are there special rules for babies and young children?
Children under six may use relaxed minimum photo requirements in Fotomatrix Model 2007, but specific measurements were not available in the opened source[2].