Seychelles Gainful Occupation Permit photo (35×45 mm)

Understanding the Official Size Requirements

When you apply for a Gainful Occupation Permit in Seychelles, you must submit proper photographs with your application materials^[1][2]. The Department of Immigration and Civil Status handles these work permits and sets the official rules for all submitted identity documents^[1].

The checklist asks for passport-size photos but does not give exact dimensions or say which size is most often requested^[2]. Check with the issuing office if you need to confirm the size before printing.

A practical estimate for the photo size is 35 by 45 millimeters, which equals about 1.38 by 1.77 inches^[2]. The head height is not set by the authority, so you should aim for a balanced framing where your face takes up most of the frame^[2].

Who Needs a Photo in Your Application

Every person who applies for this permit must include photographs with their paperwork^[2]. A photo is required for the employee and for any dependent included in the application^[1][2].

A photo is required for each dependent included in the application^[1][2].

How Many Photos to Prepare

The application rules state clear quantities for your printed materials^[2]. You must supply two passport-size photos under the official checklist^[2].

The checklist calls for two passport-size photos^[2]. A 4x6-inch print sheet is one possible way to arrange photos for printing.

Taking Your Photo at Home

You can take your permit photo at home using a digital camera or a smartphone. Face a bright window to get soft, even lighting on your face without harsh shadows on the wall behind you. Good lighting helps the immigration officers see your true skin tone and facial features clearly without any dark spots or overexposed areas.

Ask a friend or family member to take the picture for you instead of holding the camera yourself in a selfie pose. Keep the camera at eye level about one to one and a half meters away from your face to avoid any facial distortion or weird angles.

The official sources do not specify rules for expression, glasses, or headwear. Check with the issuing office if you are unsure what to wear for your photo.

Using the Tool on This Page

After you take your picture, you can use the tool above to crop it to the correct dimensions. The tool runs directly in your browser, and your photo never leaves your device, keeping your private pictures secure.

It automatically arranges your cropped photo onto a standard 4x6-inch sheet layout. This lets you fit your required pictures onto one simple file ready for printing without needing complex photo editing software.

Printing Your Photo at a Kiosk

The checklist asks for two passport-size photos^[2]. It does not specify a printing method or paper size.

Print the sheet as an ordinary 4x6-inch photo on standard glossy or matte photo paper. Do not select expensive passport printing services at the kiosk that charge extra fees, because you already arranged the correct layout yourself.

Common Reasons Photos Get Refused

Permit offices often reject photos that do not meet basic visual standards. The official checklist says passport-size photos; no background wording or exact dimensions stated^[2].

Avoid wearing hats, large headphones, or heavy glasses that cast shadows on your eyes. Make sure your face is fully lit, your shoulders are square, and the image is sharp, clear, and printed with good contrast.