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Jamaican passport photo — the complexion rule
Jamaica has the most distinctive background rule in the world: PICA matches it to the applicant — white backgrounds for darker complexions, pastel shades for lighter complexions, and pale blue or pastel for grey or white hair — so the head always contrasts with the backdrop. The photo itself is 35×45 mm with the chin-to-crown at 25–35 mm and the face filling 65–75% of the frame.
- Size
- 35×45 mm
- Digital file
- 413×531 px JPEG
- Background
- light
- Head height
- 55.6–77.8%
- Price
- €5.99 · once
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Popular: · ·
- Head size62.4% · 50–69%
- Eye line61.2% · 56–69%
- Backgroundwhite · σ 6
- Lightingeven
- Resolution1832px
MEETS SPEC — ESTIMATED
Checked against the official specification — source cited on every document.
Worth knowing: One photo's reverse must carry a handwritten certification by a JP, notary public, medical doctor or attorney who has known you for at least a year — arrange the signature before submitting. Adult renewals through the PICA online portal accept an uploaded photo instead.
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What is a Jamaica Passport photo?
A Jamaican passport photo is 35×45 mm with the chin-to-crown at 25–35 mm and the face filling 65–75% of the frame — against a background matched to the applicant's complexion: white for darker complexions, pastel for lighter ones, pale blue or pastel for grey or white hair. No other country writes contrast into the rules this way.
Two identical matte prints are required, one certified on the reverse by a JP, notary, doctor or lawyer who has known the applicant for a year. Adult renewals through PICA's online portal accept an uploaded photo instead of prints.
Two identical matte prints are required, one certified on the reverse by a Justice of the Peace, notary, doctor or lawyer. This page checks your framing and background contrast live in your browser and prints the exact matte-ready sheet.
Jamaica Passport photo requirements
| Size | 35×45 mm · 413×531 px @300 DPI |
|---|---|
| Digital file | 413×531px JPEG |
| Background | light |
| Head height | 55.6–77.8% of frame height |
| Digital upload | accepted |
| Background editing | permitted (uniform backgrounds only) |
- Background is complexion-dependent — near-unique worldwide: white for darker complexions, pastel for lighter complexions, pale blue/pastel for grey or white hair.
- Chin-to-crown 25–35 mm (face 65–75% of photo, ≥2 mm above the head); two identical matte prints, one certified on the reverse by a JP, notary, doctor or lawyer.
- Adult online renewals via the PICA portal accept a photo upload (no px spec published).
Source: official requirements · verified 2026-07
What you get for €5.99
- High-resolution file in the exact spec (413×531px)
- Compliance report — everything we measured, printable
- Print-ready 10×15 cm sheet with 4 copies and cut lines
- Background cleanup to plain light
one-time payment — no subscription
Photos that pass
- Exact dimensions — 413×531px
- Plain light background, evenly lit
- Head filling 55.6–77.8% of the frame
- Taken in the last 6 months, neutral expression
Photos that get rejected
- Edited, filtered or AI-retouched photos
- Shadows on the face or background
- Busy walls, gradients or the wrong background colour
- Head too large, too small, or off-centre
- Glare on glasses or tinted lenses
- Old photos, or photos of printed photos
Why PassportClerk
Private by architecture
The free check runs on your device, and paid photos are deleted after 48 hours.
Measured, not guessed
Ten checks against the official specification — with the numbers shown, not a vague thumbs-up.
Exact files, first time
Correct pixels, DPI and file size for the portal, plus a print-ready sheet.
Fair by default
One price, no subscription. Wrong files? We fix them or refund you.
Frequently asked questions
What background should I use?
It depends on you: white for darker complexions, a pastel shade for lighter complexions, pale blue or pastel if your hair is grey or white. The goal is contrast between your head and the backdrop — which is exactly what our background check measures.
What are the size rules?
35×45 mm, chin-to-crown 25–35 mm, face 65–75% of the photo, at least 2 mm of space above the head, matte finish, no smiling, eyes open.
Are glasses allowed?
No tinted lenses; thin frames only with the eyes fully visible — and PICA strongly recommends removing glasses entirely.
Who can certify the photo?
A Justice of the Peace, notary public, medical doctor, attorney-at-law or similar professional who has known you for at least 12 months signs the back of one photo confirming it's a true likeness.
Compliance, honestly
- We validate your photo against the official rules — we never retouch your face, and we only normalize the background where the destination country permits it.
- Every requirement is cited from official government sources, with the verification date shown on the page.
- You get a measured report, not a guarantee — final acceptance always rests with the issuing authority.
official requirements · verified 2026-07