Photograph Specifications For Jamaican Passports

CHART 1PHOTOGRAPH SPECIFICATIONS FOR JAMAICAN PASSPORTSIn order to produce the right quality photographs for the Jamaican passport, please note the following guidelines:At Least 2mm45mm25mm - 35mm35mmPHOTOGRAPH SIZEPhotographs must be: 45millimetres (length) x 35 millimetres(width)A close-up of the face and shoulders so thatthe face covers approximately 65 to 75% ofthe photographThe photograph is to be cut to a size of about35mm and there should be a margin of noless than 2mm from the top of the head(including hair) to the edge of the photographThe length of the face should be 25mm to35mm from chin to the top of head

Guideline for good quality passport photographsclothing blends intobackgroundObjects in thebackgroundWhite hair against whitebackgroundGoodParent hand in pictureGoodBACKGROUND The photograph should be taken in colour witha matte/dull finish, against a plain backgroundApplicants of light complexion should avoidwearing white clothing and should have thephotograph taken against a pastel shaded backgroundApplicants with grey/white hair should havetheir photograph taken against a pale blue orpastel backgroundThere must be no other person or objects in thephotographOnly applicant should be visible in the photograph. Any object, including the back of chairs,flowers, pattern etc., in the background of aphotograph is un-acceptable.There should be no background shadowsCHART 2

CHART 3Guideline for good quality passport photographsOut of focusPixelatedGoodPHOTOGRAPH QUALITY Two (2) passport-sized photographs are required for apassport application. The two photos must be identical.The photographs should not be more than 6 monthsoldThe photographs must be in sharp focus, high qualitywith no creases or ink marksPhotographs should be printed on high quality paper(Semi-Gloss recommended) with a high quality resolution (1200 DPI recommended)A professional camera is recommended (8 mega pixelsand above)The photograph should show the applicant looking directly at the camera. It should have the appropriatebrightness and contrast. It should show color andskin tones naturally.

CHART 4Guideline for good quality passport photographsexcessive light,bright spot in foreheadBackground shadow,shadow under chinRed eyesEars hiddenLittle or no light(under exposed)Unnatural skin toneGoodGoodSTYLE AND LIGHTING Excessive light reflections on the image is unacceptableLight distribution should be even throughout photographLighting must be uniformed with no shadows or reflections on the face or in the backgroundBoth edges of the face shall be clearly visible; as faras possible both ears ought to be visible.There shall be no red in the eyesThe photograph should be colour neutral and shouldreflect applicants natural skin toneEyes must be shown open and clearly visible; thereshould be no hair across the eyes or on the foreheadThe applicant should be shown facing square to thecamera, with eyes fixed directly on the camera

CHART 5Guideline for good quality passport photographsHead gear, portrait style,smilingHair covering ForeheadHood, ears coveredForehead coveredEars & forehead coveredGoodGoodHEAD COVERING Applicants should not wear head coveringwhile taking photographs. However, it ispermitted only for religious reasons.Where head gear is worn for religious reasons, facial features, including the outlineof the face from bottom of chin to top offorehead, must be clearly shown; as far aspossible both ears ought to be visible.

CHART 6Guideline for good quality passport photographsTinted glassesDark glassesGoodGlasses across eyesReflection in glassesEYE GLASSES There should be no reflections from theeyeglasses Glasses should not have tinted lenses Photographs must show eyes clearly Heavy (thick) frames should be avoided,lighter frames are preferredFrames should not cover any part of theeyesIt is strongly recommended that glassesbe removed

CHART 7Guideline for good quality passport photographsSpaghetti StrapsRed bleeding from blouseLow-cut blouseGoodDRESS/ATTIRE Photographs should display appropriatelyclad images and exposed shoulders and chestshould be avoidedBright-coloured clothing is not recommended.Where bright-coloured clothing is worn, thecolour of the clothes should not reflect on anypart of the faceBlack attire is recommended

CHART 8Guideline for good quality passport photographsLooking up, mouth openOne ear shown,portrait styleGoodPerson looking away,one ear shownSmilingPOSE AND EXPRESSION The photograph should show the subject facingsquare on, looking directly at the cameraPhotographs should provide a full frontal view ofthe head, neck and top of the shoulders withears clearly visibleExpression should be neutral. Smiling is notacceptable.

CHART 9Guideline for good quality passport photographsPaper clip, staple onimage/photo smudgedSmudged, staple holesPhoto creased andtatteredGoodI certify that this isa true photographof the applicantJane DoeGood certification (BackView)HANDELING OF PHOTOGRAPHS Stamps or seals should not be affixed to photographsOnly one photograph should be certified, which shouldbear the inscription: “I certify that this is a true photograph of the applicant ”Do not affix photo to application formAvoid the use of paperclips and staples as these candamage the image/photoCarry photographs in proper packaging to preservequality

PHOTOGRAPH QUALITY Two (2) passport-sized photographs are required for a passport application. The two photos must be identi-cal. The photographs should not be more than 6 months old The photographs must be in sharp focus, high quality with no creases or ink marks Photographs should be printed on high quality paper (Semi-Gloss recommended) with a high quality reso-