Belize Passport, Visa and ID Photo Guide
Get the exact photo sizes and rules for Belize passports, IDs, driving licences, and permits before you apply.
Overview of Belize Photo Requirements
Several Belize documents use a square 50.8×50.8 mm photo: adult and child passports, permanent residence applications, temporary employment permits, citizenship applications, Social Security cards, and border crossing cards[1][2][3][4][5][6]. Knowing the correct size before you start your application helps you avoid delays and keeps the process simple.
The voter identification card has a common size of 50.8×50.8 mm, with no single official size set[7]. The driving licence has a common size of 35×45 mm, also with no single official size set[8].
Passport and Travel Documents
The Belize adult passport photo and child passport photo both measure 50.8×50.8 mm[1]. For these passport photos, the official head height must be between 31.75 and 35.814 mm[1]. The submission method for passports is printed[1].
The supplied facts list a 50.8×50.8 mm printed photo with a head height of 31.75 to 35.814 mm for the border crossing card[6]. Check the application instructions for background requirements.
Residency, Work Permits and Citizenship
If you apply for permanent residence in Belize, you need a 50.8×50.8 mm printed photo[2]. The official head height requirement is not set for permanent residence photos[2].
The supplied facts list a 50.8×50.8 mm printed photo for temporary employment permits and citizenship applications, with no specified head-height measurement[3][4]. Check the application instructions for clothing and headwear requirements.
Social Security and Voter Identification Cards
Your Belize Social Security card application requires a 50.8×50.8 mm photo[5]. Unlike most other documents, the Social Security card allows both printed and digital submission[5]. The official head height is not set[5].
The voter identification card uses a common size with no single official size set[7]. It requires a printed submission[7]. Because there is no single official size listed for voter cards, check local guidance before you print[7].
Driving Licence Photos
Applying for a Belize driving licence requires a different photo size than most national documents. The driving licence photo measures 35×45 mm[8].
You can submit your driving licence photo either printed or digitally[8]. The official head height is not set for driving licence photos[8]. Keep your posture upright and look directly into the camera lens.
Tips for Taking Your Photo at Home
If the application allows a photo taken at home, use even lighting and keep the camera at eye level.
Ask a friend or family member to take the picture instead of holding the camera yourself. You can then upload your picture to the tool above to crop it to the exact dimensions you need.
Checking Your Photo and Print Size
Before you print or submit your picture, look closely at the framing. Your face must point straight toward the camera with a neutral expression. Keep your mouth closed and your eyes wide open.
Check that your hair does not cover your eyes. If you print your photo at home, use plain photo paper and set your printer to high quality. Use a small ruler to measure the physical print and confirm it matches the required dimensions.
Frequently asked questions
What size is a Belize passport photo?
A Belize passport photo must measure 50.8×50.8 mm, with a head height between 31.75 and 35.814 mm[1].
Can I submit digital photos for a Belize Social Security card?
Yes, the Social Security card permits both printed and digital submission of your 50.8×50.8 mm photo[5].
What is the size of a Belize driving licence photo?
A Belize driving licence photo measures 35×45 mm, and you can submit it either printed or digitally[8].
Are head heights set for permanent residence photos in Belize?
No, the official head height is not set for permanent residence application photos in Belize[2].
Do I need printed photos for a Belize passport?
Yes, passport applications require printed copies rather than digital file submissions[1].