🇨🇼 Curaçao passport and ID photos

Overview of Curaçao Identity Documents

Photo requirements vary by document in Curaçao. This page covers several documents that ask for a photograph.

You will find exact rules here for the Curaçao Dutch passport photo, Curaçao child passport photo, Curaçao sedula photo, Curaçao driving licence photo, Curaçao residence permit photo, Curaçao work permit photo, and Curaçao short-stay visitor visa photo. Although many of these documents share the same overall dimensions, their submission methods and head height rules can differ. Knowing these exact details helps you prepare your application correctly.

Curaçao Dutch Passport Requirements

The Curaçao Dutch passport photo requires a printed format measuring 35x45 mm^[1]. When preparing this picture, you must pay close attention to the proportions of your face.

Your head height measured from the chin to the crown of the head must fall strictly between 26 and 30 mm^[1]. This requirement helps your facial features occupy the correct percentage of the frame. You must submit this photo as a physical print rather than a digital file^[1].

Curaçao Child Passport Rules

The Curaçao child passport photo also uses the 35x45 mm printed format^[1]. Because babies and young children have different body proportions, the rules adjust accordingly.

For a child passport, the head height has a wider accepted range from 19 to 30 mm^[1]. Like adult passports, you must provide this photo as a printed copy^[1]. Make sure the child has a neutral expression and faces the camera directly without extra objects in the frame.

Sedula and Residence Permit Photos

A 35×45 mm photo is a common size for a Curaçao sedula, and no official head-height measurement is set. The sedula photo is taken at the service office^[2].

A 35×45 mm photo is a common size for a Curaçao residence permit, and no head-height measurement is listed^[3].

Driving Licence, Work Permit, and Visa Photos

A 35×45 mm photo with a head height of 26 to 30 mm is listed for a Curaçao driving licence^[4].

A 35×45 mm photo is a common size for a Curaçao work permit and short-stay visitor visa^[5][6].

Taking the Photo at Home

You can take your own photo at home before you print it or upload it. Find a plain white or light-coloured wall to use as your background.

Stand about one to one and a half meters away from the camera to avoid any facial distortion. Keep your camera or phone at exact eye level. Face a bright window for natural, even lighting instead of using a flash that creates harsh shadows.

Ask someone else to take the picture instead of trying to capture a selfie, because arm length can distort your facial proportions.

Printing and Cutting Your Photos

If your document requires a printed submission, you need to pay attention to physical dimensions. Make sure you print your 35x45 mm photo on high-quality glossy or matte photo paper without any patterns or texture.

Use a sharp pair of scissors or a paper trimmer to cut along the exact edges of the photo. Avoid bending or marking the surface of the print with your fingers when you handle it.

Practical Tips for Your Photo

Once you have a clear image, you can use the tool above to crop your photo to the correct dimensions and format it for an ordinary print sheet.

Check that your face is looking straight ahead with a closed mouth and neutral expression. Remove glasses, hats, or large hair accessories unless worn for daily religious or medical reasons. Double-check all measurements before you submit or print your picture to avoid rejection by the office.