Preparing Your Burkina Faso Visitor Visa Photo
You need a correct photo when applying for a Burkina Faso visitor visa. Use the tool above to crop your image to the official size before you submit your application.
Official Size and Dimensions
For a paper application through the Brussels embassy, the specified photo size is 3.5 × 4.5 cm (35 × 45 mm, about 1.38 × 1.77 in)[1].
The cited embassy page does not specify a head-height measurement[1].
Background and Lighting Requirements
The Brussels embassy requires a white background for the printed identity photo[1]. You should find a plain white wall in your home to stand in front of.
Good lighting helps your camera capture a clear picture. Face a bright window or use even lighting so shadows do not fall behind your head on the white background.
Printed and Online Submission Rules
The Ministry of Security says visa applicants can submit applications online through the eVisaburkina platform[2].
For paper applications, the embassy specifies one printed 3.5x4.5 cm photo[1]. You must not submit a photocopy or a scanned photo[1].
Embassy procedures may vary; the supplied Brussels embassy page specifies one printed photo[1].
Glasses, Headwear and Facial Rules
Rules regarding glasses are unspecified by the authority[1]. If you choose to wear glasses, make sure there is no glare on the lenses.
Headwear permissions are also unspecified in the official guidelines[1]. Rules for a neutral expression and keeping your mouth closed are not set by the authority either.
For a clear practice photo, use even lighting and a plain background.
Infant and Child Photos
The cited Brussels embassy page does not state separate rules for infant photos[1].
If you take a photo of a baby or child, try to keep them calm and centered against the required background. Make sure no hands or other objects appear in the picture.
Taking Your Photo at Home
You can take a practice photo at home with a smartphone or camera. Stand about one to one and a half meters away to reduce distortion.
Ask a friend or family member to take the picture for you instead of taking a selfie. Keep the camera lens right at your eye level.
After you take the picture, you can use the tool above to crop it to 35 × 45 mm for a Brussels embassy paper application[1]. The source does not specify digital upload dimensions.
Printing Your Photo Sheet
If you need a physical copy for your application, you must print it correctly. You can format your cropped photo onto a standard sheet using the tool above.
If you use a four by six inch sheet, cut out the photo to the specified 3.5 × 4.5 cm size[1].
Frequently asked questions
What is the official size for a Burkina Faso visitor visa photo?
For an application through the Brussels embassy, the specified photo size is 3.5 × 4.5 cm (35 × 45 mm, about 1.38 × 1.77 in)[1].
Can I submit a scanned or photocopied picture?
No, the embassy specifies one printed 3.5x4.5 cm photo, and explicitly states it must not be a photocopy or scanned photo[1].
What color background do I need?
The Brussels embassy requires a white background for the printed identity photo[1].
Can I apply online for my visa?
Yes, online eVisa applications are available through the government eVisaburkina platform[2].
Are glasses and headwear allowed?
Rules for glasses and headwear are unspecified by the authority[1].