Cape Verde

Cape Verde visitor visa photo (35×45 mm)

Required size: 35×45 mm (1.38×1.77 in). Your photo is processed on your device.

The issuing authority doesn't publish one photo size for this document, so the studio uses the size most often asked for. Check the current rules with the authority or organisation that issues it before you apply.

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Photo requirements

  • Size: 35×45 mm (1.38×1.77 in)
  • Head size: not set by the authority
  • Background: White
  • Privacy: Processed on your device; the photo is not uploaded

Background

Put an accepted colour behind you. This happens on your device.

Download or print

Download a single photo, or a sheet with several copies to print at a photo kiosk.

💡 Printing tip

Save the sheet to your phone or a USB drive and order it at a photo kiosk as a standard 4×6-inch print.

Choose an ordinary photo print, not the passport photo service.

Official specification

Official nameVisto de turismo
How you hand it inPrinted photo or digital upload
Photo size35×45 mm (1.38×1.77 in)
Head height (chin to top of head)Not set by the authority
BackgroundWhite
GlassesTake them off, unless you can’t for medical reasons
Head coveringOnly for religious or medical reasons, with the face fully visible
ExpressionNeutral, mouth closed, eyes open

Cape Verde Visitor Visa Photo Requirements and Size

For a Cape Verde visitor visa, prepare a recent, color, passport-type photo on a plain background.

Official Size and Dimensions

The cited sources do not specify a photo size. A 35×45 mm (1.38×1.77 inch) crop is a practical suggestion, not an official measurement. Confirm photo instructions with the office handling your application.

The cited source does not specify a head-height measurement[1].

Background and Lighting Requirements

The regulation requires a recent, color, passport-type photo on a plain background and in good condition for identification. Facial biometric capture may replace the photo[1].

The cited sources do not set specific rules for lighting, expression, camera position, or distance from the background.

Submission Methods and File Limits

Applications may use a digital platform or, exceptionally, a paper form through a competent office. The 2025 regulation requires a recent, color, passport-type photo on a plain background and in good condition for identification[1].

The cited sources do not specify photo file dimensions or upload limits[2][1]. Ask the office handling your application how to submit the photo.

Step-by-Step Home Photography

The cited sources do not set rules for home photography, camera height, or distance from the camera.

The cited sources do not specify who must take the photo or set rules for posture, gaze, or expression.

Preparing Your Print or Digital File

The tourism visa follows the general visa photo rule[1]. A 35×45 mm crop is a practical suggestion only; confirm the photo instructions with the office handling your application.

The cited sources do not set a photo size or provide a photo-acceptance checklist.

Common Reasons Photos Are Refused

The regulation requires a recent, color, passport-type photo on a plain background and in good condition for identification[1].

Make sure the photo is recent and in good condition for identification[1].

Before You Go

The cited sources do not specify print quality or other photo checks beyond requiring a recent, color, passport-type photo in good condition for identification[1].

The cited sources do not specify paper type or print finish.

If the Office Takes the Photo

Facial biometric capture may replace the photo[1].

Ask the office handling your application whether biometric capture is available.

Frequently asked questions

What is the official size for a Cape Verde visitor visa photo?

The cited sources do not specify a photo size. A 35×45 mm crop is a practical suggestion, not an official measurement. Confirm any photo instructions with the issuing office.

What color should the background be?

The regulation requires a plain background but does not specify its exact color[1].

Can I submit my photo digitally?

Yes. Applications may use a digital platform or, exceptionally, a paper form through a competent office[1].

Are there file size limits for digital uploads?

The cited sources do not publish fixed photo dimensions or upload limits[2][1].

Do I need to provide a photo if biometric capture is used?

Facial biometric capture may replace the photo entirely during your application process[1].

What kind of paper should I use if I print the photo at home?

The cited sources do not specify paper type or print finish. Confirm any print instructions with the office handling your application.