Cayman Islands Passport Photo Requirements and Size Guide
Use the official photo requirements below to prepare your Cayman Islands passport photos.
Official Size and Dimensions
When you apply for a British Overseas Territories Citizen (Cayman Islands) passport, your application requires two identical, professionally printed colour photos[1][2]. These photos must be taken within the last month[1][2].
The official size required by the Cayman Islands Passport and Corporate Services is 35 by 45 millimeters, which is about 1.38 by 1.77 inches[1]. Your head height must measure between 29 and 34 millimeters from the bottom of the chin to the top of the head[1].
Background and Lighting Requirements
The background of your photo must follow strict official instructions. You must use a plain cream or light grey background; printed photo paper is white[1].
Good lighting helps you avoid shadows that lead to rejection. Face a window to get soft and even light across your face. Keep the room well-lit so there are no dark shadows behind your head or under your chin.
Expression, Glasses, and Headwear Rules
You must maintain a neutral expression with your mouth closed when the photo is taken[1]. Do not smile, frown, or open your mouth.
Glasses are allowed conditionally[1]. If you wear them, make sure the frames do not cover your eyes and there is no glare on the lenses. Headwear is permitted for religious or medical reasons only[1], and it must not hide your face from the tip of your chin to the top of your forehead.
Rules for Children and Infants
Special rules apply when you take passport photos for babies and young children. The child must be alone in the photo, and babies must not hold toys or use dummies[1].
Children under 6 need not look directly at the camera or have a neutral expression, and children under 1 need not have their eyes open[1]. If you need to support a baby during the photo, your supporting hand must not show in the final image[1].
Taking Your Photo at Home Step by Step
You can take your passport photo at home before you print it. Stand about 1 to 1.5 meters away from the camera to avoid distortion. Keep the camera lens at your exact eye level.
Ask someone else to take the picture for you instead of taking a selfie, because selfies distort facial features. Look straight into the lens, relax your face, and keep your shoulders square.
Printing Your Photos for Submission
The application requires two identical, professionally printed colour photos[1]. You can arrange your photo on a 4 by 6-inch sheet for printing, but that sheet size is a printing suggestion, not an official photo requirement.
Take your prepared 4 by 6-inch file to a local store photo kiosk and print it as a standard matte or gloss photo. Cut the individual photos carefully along the marked lines.
Common Reasons Passport Photos Are Refused
The photos must be taken within the last month and printed professionally in colour[1].
Check your photo carefully before you submit it. Make sure your mouth is closed, your expression is neutral[1], your head height fits the 29 to 34 millimeter range[1], and no shadows appear on the plain cream or light grey background[1].
Frequently asked questions
What is the exact photo size for a Cayman Islands passport?
The official size is 35 by 45 millimeters, or about 1.38 by 1.77 inches[1].
Can I wear glasses in my passport photo?
Glasses are allowed conditionally[1]. Your eyes must be fully visible without any glare on the lenses or thick frames blocking your face.
What are the background rules?
You must use a plain cream or light grey background; printed photo paper is white[1].