How to Prepare Your Suriname PSA Document Photo
Get ready to apply for your Suriname Personen van Surinaamse Afkomst document by preparing the correct photo. Use the tool above to help crop your picture to the right dimensions.
Understanding the Official Size Requirements
The official guidance does not state a physical photo size. A 35×45 mm (1.38×1.77 in) crop is a common practical option, not an official specification[1].
The guidance does not specify a photo size or head-height measurement[1]. Check the current application instructions before preparing your photo.
Format and Submission Rules
The official guidance requires one recent, good-quality portrait per applicant and specifies JPG format for the scanned photo[1].
The authority explicitly states that casual mobile-phone selfies are rejected for this process[1]. You must provide one recent studio-quality black-and-white or colour photo per applicant to meet the standard[1]. Meeting these technical parameters prevents simple administrative delays and helps your paperwork move forward without extra friction.
Strict Rules for Glasses, Face, and Headwear
The official guidance prohibits sunglasses[1]. It does not state that regular prescription glasses are prohibited.
Furthermore, headwear of any kind is strictly not permitted in the image[1]. Your entire face, along with both of your ears, must be completely visible and uncovered in the frame[1]. Checking these facial requirements carefully stops your application from being refused by the office.
Requirements for Children and Minors
The photograph rules apply to every single applicant, including infants and young minors[1]. You must include one recent studio-quality photo for every child included in the application bundle[1].
Just like adult submissions, casual mobile-phone selfies are completely rejected for children[1]. The full face and both ears must be clearly visible in the child's photo as well[1]. Photographing a baby requires patience, so having a helper support the infant against a plain background helps you secure a compliant shot.
Taking Your Photo at Home Step by Step
You can capture your photo at home by following a few practical steps. First, stand in front of a plain, neutral-coloured wall with no patterns, textures, or hanging objects behind you.
Face a large window to capture soft, natural light on your face without casting harsh shadows under your nose or chin. Ask a friend or family member to operate the camera instead of holding it yourself for a selfie. Keep the camera lens directly at your eye level, standing about one to one and a half meters away from the lens. Look straight ahead with a relaxed posture.
Preparing and Printing Your Photo at a Kiosk
The official guidance calls for a recent portrait scanned in JPG format[1]. It does not specify a physical print size.
Save that final image file onto your mobile phone or transfer it to a USB drive. Take the file to a local retail photo kiosk and print it out as an ordinary 4x6 inch photo print. Use a paper cutter or scissors to trim the printed picture neatly along the border lines before you attach it to your application forms.
Frequently asked questions
What size photo do I need for a Suriname PSA document?
Can I wear glasses in my photo?
No, glasses and sunglasses are strictly prohibited in the final picture[1].
Are mobile phone selfies accepted?
Do children need to follow the same photo rules?
Yes, minors must also provide a recent studio-quality photo where the full face and both ears are visible[1].