Aruba Visitor Visa Photo Guide
Get your Aruba visitor visa photo right by following the official application requirements and preparing your print carefully. You can use the tool above to crop your photo to the right size.
Official Size and Photo Requirements
The official Aruba visa application form has a box for a photo[1].
The opened application form does not specify a photo size[1]. The 35 by 45 mm crop is a practical placeholder, not an official requirement; confirm the size with the processing consulate.
Confirm the photo size with your processing consulate before submitting your application.
The form includes a space for a photo, but it does not state the photo size or format[1]. Confirm the requirements with the processing consulate.
Head Size and Composition Rules
The opened application form does not specify a head-height measurement[1].
The opened application form does not specify eye-line or top-margin measurements[1].
The form does not specify composition measurements or a required expression[1].
Check that your entire head, from the chin to the top of the hair, fits comfortably inside the borders of the image before you print it out.
Background, Glasses and Headwear
The official form does not list a required background colour[1].
Rules for glasses and headwear are unspecified on the opened application form[1].
Even when rules are not explicitly stated, choosing a plain, light-coloured background helps keep the focus on your face.
The form does not specify whether glasses or headwear are allowed[1]. Ask the processing consulate if you need guidance.
Rules for Infants and Children
The opened application form states no separate infant photo rules[1].
The form gives no separate photo rules for infants[1]. Confirm how to prepare a child's photo with the processing consulate.
Make sure the child has their eyes open and faces the camera lens directly.
How to Take Your Photo at Home
Face a window for soft, natural light or stand in a room with even lighting. Ask someone else to take the picture instead of holding the camera at arm length.
Keep the camera lens at your eye level and stand about one to one and a half meters away from the lens.
You can use the tool above to prepare a printable photo sheet; confirm the required photo size with the processing consulate.
Avoid standing too close to a wall to prevent harsh shadows from appearing behind your head.
Checking Your Photo
Look closely at your picture on a screen before you print it. Check that the lighting is even across your face and that there are no bright glare spots on your skin.
Verify that your expression is neutral and that your shoulders are square to the camera lens.
Using a digital cropping tool helps you align your chin and top of your head properly inside the 35 by 45 mm frame.
Printing Your Photo at a Kiosk
Save your photo sheet to a device you can take to a print shop.
If you print a photo sheet, confirm the required print format with the processing consulate.
If you print a photo sheet, confirm the required photo dimensions with the processing consulate before cutting out the photo.
Use a sharp pair of scissors or a paper cutter to trim along the crop marks cleanly and neatly.
If the Office Takes the Photo
The application form includes a box for a photo, but it does not say whether the office takes photos on site[1].
Ask the processing consulate whether you need to bring a photo[1].
Check the instructions on your appointment letter to see if you need to prepare personal photos or if the facility handles the imaging on the day of your visit.
Frequently asked questions
What size is the Aruba visitor visa photo?
The opened application form does not specify a photo size[1]. Confirm the required size with your processing consulate.
Do I need a printed photo?
Yes, the official Aruba visa application form includes a photo box, indicating a printed photo is required[1].
Are there special rules for baby photos?
No separate infant photo rules are stated on the opened application form[1].
Can I wear glasses in my Aruba visa photo?
Rules for glasses are unspecified on the opened application form[1]. You should check with your processing consulate if you have specific questions about eyewear.