Grenada Passport Photo Requirements and Preparation
Getting a passport for Grenada means you need a photo that meets specific official rules. Use this guide to prepare your printed pictures correctly.
Official Size and Dimensions
The regulations allow photos from 1.5 by 2 inches up to 2 by 2.5 inches[1]. The 1.5 by 2 inch size is the minimum, not a single official size. The regulations do not give a head-height measurement.
When you prepare your picture, you should focus on capturing your whole face clearly. You can use the tool above to crop your picture to the correct dimensions before you print it out.
Submission Methods and Live Capture
The Immigration and Passport Department handles applications through specific intake procedures[2]. The passport regulations allow either two printed portraits or live capture directly at the office[1].
If you choose to bring your own copies instead of using live capture, you must submit two identical printed portraits[1]. You can prepare your own printed sheet at home and print it as a standard 4 by 6 inch photo at a local kiosk. Making your own photo sheet saves time and lets you check the framing before you visit the office.
Rules for Children and Minors
For an applicant under 16, the application must be made by or with the consent of a legal guardian[1]. The regulations allow two printed portraits or live capture[1].
Any submitted portrait must show the face clearly from the chin to the forehead[1]. Photographing infants and toddlers can be tricky, so try laying them on a plain white or light-coloured sheet if they cannot sit up yet. Make sure the lighting is bright and even, and take multiple shots until you get a clear view of the child's face with eyes open.
Headwear, Glasses, and Appearance
The regulations allow a headdress when it is in keeping with religious customs[1]. They do not state a medical exception or a rule about shadows.
The regulation says the full face, from chin to forehead, must be clearly visible[1]. It does not specify rules for glasses, expression, or whether the mouth must be closed.
Taking Your Photo at Home Step by Step
Pick a spot with bright, natural light facing a plain background, since the authority has not set a specific background colour. Stand about one to one and a half meters away from the camera and keep the lens at your exact eye level.
Ask a friend or family member to take the picture instead of trying to hold the camera yourself for a selfie. Check that your shoulders are square to the camera and your head is centered in the frame. You can upload your final image file to the tool above to fit it onto a standard 4 by 6 inch print sheet.
Printing and Common Reasons for Refusal
Print your prepared image file as a standard 4 by 6 inch glossy photo at any local printing kiosk or photo center. Cut out the two required photos carefully using clean scissors or a paper cutter along the crop lines.
Common reasons why officials refuse passport photos include blurry details, shadows cast across the face, incorrect dimensions, or failing to show the face from chin to forehead. Always check your printed pictures against the official size requirements before submitting your application files.
Frequently asked questions
What is the official size for a Grenada passport photo?
The dimensions range from 1.5 by 2 inches minimum to 2 by 2.5 inches maximum, with 38.1 by 50.8 millimeters being the standard size[1].
Can I submit printed photos?
Are glasses allowed in the photo?
The rules do not specify glasses, but it is best to remove them so your eyes and face are fully visible[1].
What are the rules for children's passport photos?
Is headwear permitted in the picture?
Headwear is permitted only for religious or medical reasons[1].