Cook Islands international adult student visa and permit photo (35×45 mm)

Official Size and Dimensions

The Ministry’s criteria do not specify a photo size for this permit^[1]. A 35 by 45 millimeter (about 1.38 by 1.77 inch) crop is a common practical size, not an official requirement.

The authority does not set a specific head height rule for this document^[1][2]. Because the official criteria describe the International Adult Student Visa and Permit but do not specify an application photo, you should always check with the issuing office before you submit^[1][2].

If a permit is approved, the Ministry says the holder receives a visa letter by email and a permit endorsement in the passport^[2]. Its criteria do not specify an application photo^[1].

Background and Lighting

When you look at the official rules from the Cook Islands Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration, there is no authority-published photo rule or dimensions located^[1][2]. The size of 35 by 45 millimeters is a common practical crop size, not an official Cook Islands specification^[1][2].

To keep your photo clear and bright, face a window with natural light when you take the picture. Avoid harsh shadows on your face or behind you.

Keeping your background simple and plain helps the photo remain clear and easy to view for the immigration officers examining your paperwork.

Glasses, Expression and Headwear

The official guidelines from the Cook Islands Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration do not specify rules for glasses, facial expressions, or headwear^[1][2]. Because the criteria are unspecified, it is best to keep your face plainly visible and neutral just in case^[1][2].

Remove your glasses to avoid any flash glare or frame obstruction across your eyes. Keep your mouth closed and look straight ahead toward the camera lens.

If you wear head coverings for religious or medical reasons, make sure your full face from your chin to the top of your forehead remains completely uncovered by shadows.

Children and Infant Rules

The official sources from the Cook Islands Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration do not provide a separate infant photo rule^[1][2]. If you are submitting a student permit for a younger applicant, the standard practical size of 35 by 45 millimeters is typically applied by studios^[1][2].

Since no specific infant exemption or rule is published in the formal criteria, you should contact the ministry directly to confirm how they want photos for minors handled^[1][2].

Submission Options and Digital Files

The Ministry’s criteria do not specify whether an application photo must be printed or submitted digitally, or set a photo file-size limit^[1]. Check the submission instructions for your application.

If you choose to print your photo, you can format it onto a standard 4 by 6 inch sheet to print at a local photo kiosk. This gives you physical copies ready for your application while keeping your digital files accessible for email submissions^[1][2].

Taking Your Photo at Home

You can take your photo at home with a digital camera or smartphone. Ask a friend or family member to take the picture for you instead of trying to take a selfie, because selfies distort facial proportions.

Stand about one to one and a half meters away from the camera. Keep the camera lens right at your eye level to maintain correct proportions.

Good lighting from a front-facing window makes your features stand out clearly without needing professional studio equipment.

Preparing Your Photo with the Tool on This Page

You can use the tool above to crop your photo to the common practical size of 35 by 45 millimeters^[1][2]. The photo stays right on your device and never leaves your browser, which keeps your personal images private.

It arranges your cropped picture onto a 4 by 6 inch print sheet so you can print it at a local kiosk. Remember that the tool helps you prepare your layout, but the issuing authority always makes the final decision on acceptance^[1][2].