Mauritius Photo Requirements for Passports, Visas, and IDs
Getting your official documents in Mauritius right starts with the correct photo. Use this guide to check the exact rules for your application.
Covered Mauritian Documents
This guide covers eight official photo types for Mauritius applications. These include the Mauritian passport photo and the Mauritian child and baby passport photo[1]. You also need correct pictures for the Mauritius national identity card photo[2], the Mauritius driving licence photo[3], and the Mauritius international driving permit photo[4].
Other covered documents are the Mauritius visitor visa photo[5], the Mauritius residence permit photo[6], and the Mauritius occupation permit photo[7]. The listed photo sizes and submission formats vary by document.
Dimensions and Head Height
The listed common size for most documents is 35×45 mm[2][3][4][5][6]. The passport and child passport photo size is 35×45 mm, with a head height of 25–34 mm[1]. The occupation permit is listed at 35×45 mm[7].
For the other document types, the official head height is not set by the respective authorities[2][3][4][5][6][7]. Measuring your head size correctly inside the frame is important for passport applications because officials measure the distance from the chin to the crown of the head.
Printed Versus Digital Submissions
How you submit your photo depends heavily on the specific document you need. The Mauritius national identity card photo must be submitted in a digital format[2]. In contrast, the Mauritius occupation permit photo can be submitted as both printed and digital versions[7].
For a Mauritian passport photo, a Mauritian child and baby passport photo, a Mauritius driving licence photo, a Mauritius international driving permit photo, a Mauritius visitor visa photo, and a Mauritius residence permit photo, you must provide printed copies[1][3][4][5][6]. Always check whether your specific submission window requires physical paper prints or digital uploads.
Official Size Versus Common Size
Some documents have strict, official size bases defined by the issuing department. This includes the Mauritian passport photo, the Mauritian child and baby passport photo, and the Mauritius occupation permit photo[1][7].
Other documents use a common size where no single official size rule is strictly detailed by the authority, even though 35×45 mm is expected. This applies to the Mauritius national identity card photo, the Mauritius driving licence photo, the Mauritius international driving permit photo, the Mauritius visitor visa photo, and the Mauritius residence permit photo[2][3][4][5][6]. Knowing this distinction prevents confusion when preparing your files.
Practical Tips for Taking Your Photo
Practical photo-taking habits make a big difference in the final quality of your picture. Stand facing a bright window to get natural, even lighting on your face. Avoid harsh shadows behind your head and keep your expression completely neutral with your mouth closed.
Keep the camera at your eye level, about one to one and a half meters away from your face. Ask a friend or family member to take the picture for you instead of using a front-facing camera. This prevents lens distortion and keeps your head shape looking natural.
Formatting Your Photo
You can crop your image to the correct 35×45 mm size using the tool above. The tool runs directly in your browser so your photo stays private on your device.
Once your image is ready, you can make a sheet to print as an ordinary 4x6-inch photo at a local kiosk. Check your cropped picture against the official rules before you print or submit it. Taking these extra minutes to verify your dimensions helps you get your application right on the first try.
Frequently asked questions
What size is a Mauritian passport photo?
The official size is 35×45 mm with a head height between 25 and 34 mm[1].
Do babies need a special passport photo for Mauritius?
Yes, babies and children need a Mauritian child and baby passport photo that follows the 35×45 mm size and head height rules[1].
Is the national identity card photo submitted online?
The Mauritius national identity card photo is submitted in a digital format[2].