Fiji Visitor Visa Photo Requirements and Size
You need two printed passport-size photos when you apply for a Fiji visitor visa[1][2]. Follow these simple rules to get your photos right.
Official Size and Submission Rules
The visa checklist requests two passport-size photos for visitor applications in listed categories[1]. It does not specify their exact size. The Ministry's passport photo guidance gives a size of 35 by 45 millimeters (1.38 by 1.77 inches)[2]. Confirm that this size applies to your visa application before printing.
Visa applications may be lodged through the online portal, and the checklist requests two passport-size photos for listed categories[1].
Background and Lighting Guidelines
The visa page requests passport-size photos but does not specify a background[1]. The Ministry's passport photo guidance specifies a plain light background[2].
Good lighting helps make your background look even and clean. Face a bright window to get soft, natural light on your face. Do not use a flash that creates harsh shadows on the wall behind you or bright spots on your skin.
Expression, Glasses, and Headwear
The photo guidance calls for a neutral expression[2].
Glasses are allowed under certain conditions[2]. The guidance does not specify whether headwear is permitted.
Rules for Children and Infants
The official guidelines do not specify separate rules for infants and young children[2].
Keep distractions out of the frame. No hands, toys, or other people should appear in the picture with the child. Take several shots to catch a moment with a neutral expression and open eyes.
Taking Your Photo at Home
You can take your visa photo at home using a digital camera or smartphone. Ask someone else to take the picture for you instead of taking a selfie, because selfies distort facial features.
Stand about one to one and a half meters away from the camera. Keep the camera lens at your exact eye level. You can use the tool above to crop your image to the correct 35 by 45 millimeter dimensions right in your web browser.
Printing Your Photo at a Kiosk
Because the application requires printed copies, you need to turn your cropped image into a physical print[1][2]. The tool above helps you arrange your cropped photo onto a standard 4 by 6-inch photo template.
Save the sheet image to your phone or a USB drive. Take it to a local photo kiosk or print shop and print it out as an ordinary 4 by 6-inch glossy photo. Cut out your two 35 by 45 millimeter photos carefully using scissors or a paper cutter.
Common Reasons Photos Are Refused
The visa page requests passport-size photos but does not specify exact dimensions[1]. The Ministry's passport photo guidance gives a size of 35 by 45 millimeters[2].
Check your photos against the Ministry's passport photo guidance[2]. The visa checklist specifies two passport-size photos for listed categories[1].
Frequently asked questions
What size photo do I need for a Fiji visitor visa?
Do I need printed or digital photos?
What background color is required?
The Ministry's passport photo guidelines specify a plain light background[2].
Can I wear glasses in my visa photo?
Glasses are allowed only under conditional rules where they do not obscure your eyes and have no heavy glare[2].