Preparing Your Djibouti Passport Photo
Get ready to take and format your photo for your biometric passport from Djibouti with clear steps and official guidelines.
Official Size and Guidelines
The biometric passport decree refers to ICAO compliance, but does not give a photo size or say whether applicants provide a photo[1]. The embassy notice describes in-person applications but does not state whether applicants bring a printed photo or have one taken there[2].
No official photo size is listed in these sources. The 35 by 45 mm (1.38 by 1.77 in) crop is a common practice estimate, not an official Djibouti specification. Confirm the photo requirements with your issuing office before applying.
Head and Background Rules
The official rules do not set a specific head height for your photograph[1][2]. You will not find any mandated numbers for the distance from your chin to the crown of your head.
Similarly, the background description and background colors are unspecified in the official decrees[1][2]. Rules for glasses and headwear are also unspecified by the issuing authority[1][2]. You should aim for a plain, neutral background and clear lighting to keep your face fully visible.
Rules for Children and Infants
The cited sources do not give separate photo dimensions for children or infants[1][2].
When taking a photo of a young child or infant, lay them on a plain white or light sheet if they cannot sit up alone. Make sure their eyes are open and their face is fully visible to the camera without any shadows or obstructions.
Taking Your Photo at Home
You can easily take your photo at home before you print it. Face a bright window for soft, natural lighting on your face instead of using harsh overhead lights.
Ask a friend or family member to take the picture instead of using a selfie camera, which can distort your facial features. Keep the camera at your eye level, about one to one and a half meters away from you.
The tool above can help you crop your image to the correct dimensions quickly and easily in your browser.
Printing Your Photo Sheet
The sources do not state whether applicants submit a printed photo or have one captured on-site[1][2]. Ask your issuing office how to provide the photo.
The tool above helps you build this print sheet directly on your device. Always check that the final print matches the correct size using a physical ruler before you cut the photos out.
Submission and Common Refusals
The Embassy of the Republic of Djibouti in Washington, D.C., describes in-person biometric passport applications, but it does not state whether applicants must supply a printed photo or have one captured on-site[2]. Because photo acceptance depends entirely on the issuing office, you should prepare your application materials very carefully.
The tool above can help you to rehearse, check a photo, or prepare a copy for other uses, without claiming it will be accepted. Always follow instructions from the embassy or consulate where you apply.
Frequently asked questions
What size is a Djibouti passport photo?
Are glasses allowed in the photo?
Is there a specific background color required?
Do babies need a different photo size?
There are no separate child or infant photo dimensions found because the passport is biometric[2].