Bermuda Residence Permit Photo Guide
The public application page requests passport-size photos but does not give dimensions[1]. Contact the Department of Immigration to confirm the photo requirements.
Understanding the Size Requirements
The public application page requests passport-size photos but does not give dimensions[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 required photo size and submission details[1].
Printed Submission and Preparing Sheets
The public application page requests passport-size photos[1]. It does not specify a digital or printed submission method, photo dimensions, or a print-sheet format.
Confirm the required photo size and submission method with the Department of Immigration before preparing prints[1].
Background and Lighting Recommendations
The public application page requests passport-size photos but does not specify a background colour[1].
The public application page does not specify lighting or background requirements[1]. Contact the Department of Immigration for guidance.
Taking Your Photo at Home Step by Step
The application page does not state who takes the photo or how it should be taken[1]. Contact the Department of Immigration for instructions.
The application page does not give camera-position, distance, expression, or posture rules[1]. Contact the Department of Immigration for photo instructions.
Guidelines for Glasses and Head Coverings
The public application page does not specify rules for glasses or headwear[1]. Contact the Department of Immigration for guidance.
The application page does not specify rules for head coverings or whether eyes must be open[1]. Contact the Department of Immigration for guidance.
Rules for Children and Minors
The public application page does not list separate infant or child photo rules[1]. Contact the Department of Immigration for guidance before taking or submitting a child’s photo.
The public application page does not specify a child’s expression, eye position, or whether hands or toys may appear[1]. Contact the Department of Immigration for instructions before taking or submitting a child’s photo.
Common Reasons Photos Are Refused
The public application page requests passport-size photos but does not list photo-quality or composition rules[1]. Contact the Department of Immigration to confirm how to submit them.
The public application page does not list photo-quality or composition rules[1]. Contact the Department of Immigration for current instructions.
Before You Go
The public application page does not specify how many photos are needed or how to submit them[1]. Contact the Department of Immigration for instructions.
Checking Your Photo
The public application page does not specify photo-quality or composition rules[1]. Confirm requirements with the Department of Immigration.
Frequently asked questions
What size is a Bermuda residence permit photo?
The authority does not specify a size[1]. The 35 × 45 mm (1.38 × 1.77 in) crop shown here is a practical size, not an official requirement. Confirm the required dimensions with the issuing office.
Do I need a digital upload or a printed photo?
The public page requests passport-size photos but does not state whether they must be printed or uploaded[1]. Contact the Department of Immigration to confirm.
What background color should I use?
The application page requests passport-size photos but does not specify a background colour[1]. Ask the Department of Immigration what background to use.
Can I wear glasses in the photo?
The public application page does not specify rules for glasses[1]. Contact the Department of Immigration if you need guidance.
Where can I crop my photo to the right size?
You can use the tool above to crop your photo and place it correctly on a printable sheet.