Mauritius Residence Permit Photo Requirements and Guide
Prepare your photos for a Mauritius residence permit application by checking the official rules and getting your physical prints ready.
Understanding the Official Size and Submission Rules
The sources request two recent printed passport-size photos for these permit applications[1][2][3]. The general pages do not specify exact dimensions[1][2]. A 35×45 mm crop is common practice, not an official size. Check any category-specific instructions before applying.
The listed applications request printed photos[1][2][3]. Check the instructions for your permit category and application route.
Background and Lighting Guidelines
The general residence permit pages do not specify a background colour or photo dimensions. They request passport-size photos for the categories covered by those instructions[1][2][3].
To take a clear picture at home, stand in front of a plain, light-coloured wall without any patterns or textures. Face a bright window for even, natural light on your face. Avoid harsh shadows behind your head or under your chin. Ask a friend or family member to take the picture using a camera placed right at eye level, about one to one and a half metres away from your face.
Head Height, Glasses, and Expression Rules
The Passport and Immigration Office does not set a specific head height requirement for these permit photos[1][2][3]. You should frame your face so it fills a normal passport proportion, with your head centered clearly in the frame.
The general permit pages do not specify rules for glasses, headwear, expression, or whether the mouth must be closed[1][2].
Rules for Children and Infants
The listed permit instructions do not specify separate infant-photo rules. They request two recent printed passport-size photos[1][2][3]. Check any category-specific instructions for the application.
When taking a photo of a baby or toddler, lay them flat on a plain white or light sheet on the floor. Take the picture from directly above while keeping your camera steady and level. Make sure the child faces the camera with their eyes open and their face fully visible if possible.
Preparing Your Print Sheet at Home
Because you need physical prints for your application, you must arrange your cropped 35 by 45 mm images onto a standard photo layout. You can use the tool above to place multiple copies onto a single 4 by 6-inch image file. This layout matches standard photo printing sizes found at local shops, retail stores, and printing kiosks.
Save the final 4 by 6-inch sheet file directly to your phone or a USB drive. Take it to a local photo kiosk or printing store just like you would print an ordinary holiday snapshot. Choose a glossy or matte finish and print it at standard photo size without any crop, zoom, or auto-scaling applied by the machine.