Belize Adult Passport Photo Requirements and Size Guide
Get your Belize adult passport photo right by following the official rules for size, background, and appearance. You can use the tool above to crop your photo correctly before you print it.
Official Photo Size and Dimensions
Your Belize adult passport photo must measure exactly 50.8 by 50.8 millimeters, which is 2 by 2 inches[1]. This square format is a strict requirement set by the Nationality and Passports Department[1].
The passport rules say the head should take up 70–80% of the photo’s length[1]. They give the range as 1.25 to 1.41 inches[1].
Background and Lighting Rules
The background must be white, with uniform lighting and no shadows or reflections on the face or in the background[1].
To get clean lighting, face a bright window during daylight or set up balanced lamps in front of you. Avoid colored walls, textured surfaces, or outdoor backgrounds with objects visible behind you[1].
Facial Expression and Pose
You must maintain a neutral expression when the camera takes your picture[1]. Keep your eyes open, look directly at the camera lens, and keep your mouth closed[1].
Do not smile, frown, or raise your eyebrows. A relaxed, natural face with a closed mouth is mandatory for travel documents[1].
Glasses and Headwear Restrictions
You are not allowed to wear glasses in your passport photo[1]. Even if you wear prescription frames every day, take them off to avoid glare, thick rims, or tinted lenses hiding your eyes[1].
Head coverings are allowed for religious, cultural, or medical reasons[1]. The photo must have uniform lighting, with no shadows on the face[1].
Submission Rules and Appointments
You must submit one passport photo taken no more than six months before the application[2].
Keep in mind that the passport department also captures a facial image at the application appointment for the passport biodata page[1][2]. Bringing your own printed photo is a required step for the paperwork process[1][2].
Children and Infant Regulations
The same 2 by 2 inch photo requirement applies to children and infants[1]. Photographing young children can take patience, so try laying them on a plain white sheet on the floor if they cannot sit up alone.
At the appointment, the department takes a facial image for the passport biodata page[2].
How to Take and Print Your Photo
Stand about 1 to 1.5 meters away from the camera, and ask a friend or family member to take the picture at your eye level. Avoid using selfie mode, because holding the camera at arm length distorts facial features and ruins the correct head proportions[1].
After you take the picture, upload the image file to the tool above to crop it to the exact 50.8 by 50.8 millimeter size[1]. You can then arrange it on a standard 4 by 6 inch sheet and print it at any local photo kiosk as a physical print[1][2].
Frequently asked questions
What size is a Belize passport photo?
The official size is 50.8 by 50.8 millimeters, which equals 2 by 2 inches[1].
Can I wear glasses in my passport photo?
No, glasses are not allowed in Belize passport photos[1].
How old can the printed photo be?
The submitted photo must be less than six months old[2].
Do children need the same photo size?
Yes, the same 2 by 2 inch photo requirement applies to children[1].