Preparing Your Bermuda Permanent Resident’s Certificate Photo
You need two passport photos for your Bermuda Permanent Resident’s Certificate application[1]. Use this practical guide to prepare your printed photos correctly.
Official Size and Requirements
The application checklist requests two passport photos but gives no size or composition rules[1]. The 35 × 45 mm size (about 1.38 × 1.77 inches) shown here is a practical crop, not an official requirement.
Contact the Department of Immigration to confirm the photo requirements before submitting your application.
The application checklist gives no photo size[1]. The 35 × 45 mm crop shown here is a practical size, not an official requirement. Confirm the required dimensions with the Department of Immigration.
Head Height and Framing
The authority does not set a head-height rule for this application[1].
The application form does not give framing instructions[1]. Contact the Department of Immigration if you need guidance on composition.
The checklist gives no framing instructions[1]. Confirm the required composition with the Department of Immigration.
Background and Lighting
The application checklist requests passport photos but does not state a background colour[1].
The checklist does not specify lighting requirements[1]. Contact the Department of Immigration for photo guidance.
The checklist does not specify a background colour or setup[1].
Glasses, Expression, and Head Coverings
The application form does not list rules for glasses, expression, or head coverings[1].
The form does not specify an expression, mouth, or head-covering rule[1]. Contact the Department of Immigration if you need photo guidance.
The application form does not specify rules for glasses, expression, or head coverings[1]. Contact the Department of Immigration for guidance.
Taking Your Photo at Home
If you take a photo at home, use the practical crop size only after confirming the required size and composition with the Department of Immigration.
Ask a friend or family member to take the picture for you instead of attempting a handheld selfie, which distorts facial features. Keep the camera lens at your exact eye level. Take a few test shots to check your lighting, distance, and framing before you choose the final image.
The checklist does not specify camera distance or equipment[1]. Confirm photo instructions with the Department of Immigration.
Printing Your Photo Sheet
The application checklist requests two passport photos[1]. It does not specify a photo size or print-sheet format.
Confirm the photo size and submission details with the Department of Immigration before printing.
The checklist requests two passport photos but does not specify paper type, dimensions, or print format[1]. Confirm these details before printing.
Common Reasons for Refusal
The application checklist requests two passport photos but does not provide photo-quality or composition rules[1]. Contact the Department of Immigration for current instructions.
Check the photo instructions with the Department of Immigration before submitting the two requested photos[1].
The checklist does not provide photo-quality or composition rules[1]. Contact the Department of Immigration for current instructions.
Frequently asked questions
How many photos do I need for my Bermuda Permanent Resident’s Certificate?
The application checklist requests two passport photos[1].
What size should the printed photos be?
The authority does not specify a size[1]. The 35 × 45 mm crop shown here is a practical size, not an official requirement. Confirm the required dimensions with the issuing office.
Does the authority state a background colour?
No, the authority specifies passport photos but does not state a background colour[1].
Can I print the photos at home?
The source does not specify a photo-sheet format or paper type[1]. Confirm print requirements with the Department of Immigration.
What should I do if the official rules are unclear?
You should contact the Department of Immigration directly to confirm their current photo standards before you submit your application.