Antigua and Barbuda passport photo requirements
The 35 × 45 mm photo rules set by Passport Office, Government of Antigua and Barbuda for the Antigua and Barbuda passport, with the official wording and sources.
Quick answer
What size is the Antigua and Barbuda passport photo?
Antigua and Barbuda passport photos are printed, two identical copies. The forms give the size as 45mm x 35mm (1.77 x 1.38 inches), which is 35 mm wide and 45 mm high for a portrait. They must be in colour, taken within the last six months, on a plain white background without shadows, showing head and shoulders from the front with a neutral expression and no dark spectacles. The forms say photos must be originals, "not altered in any way".
Antigua and Barbuda passports are issued by the Passport Office. In Antigua, each applicant visits the Passport Office in person to lodge the application, according to the Immigration Department's passport page. Applicants aged 16 and over use Form L, and applicants under 16 use Form M. An ordinary adult passport is valid for ten years and a minor's passport for five, so the photograph rules come up at every first application, renewal and replacement.
The photograph rules are printed in Note 1 of each form, under the heading "All photographs must be ICAO compliant". Both forms ask for two identical recent colour prints of 45mm x 35mm (1.77 x 1.38 inches), on a plain white background without shadows. The Immigration and Passport (Amendment) Regulations, 2014 print the same size in their form notes. None of these texts says which side is the width. A head-and-shoulders portrait is taller than it is wide, so this page writes the size as 35 x 45 mm.
Nothing in the forms describes a digital upload, a pixel size, a head height or an eye position beyond the ICAO reference. People who live abroad apply through the High Commission in London or the Consulate General in New York. Their instructions are not identical, and the New York consulate still links older photo sheets with different figures, as explained later on this page.
Antigua and Barbuda passport photo size and specifications
The requirements as published by Passport Office, Government of Antigua and Barbuda:[1]
| Print size | 35 x 45 mm (1.38 x 1.77 in); the forms write it as 45mm x 35mm (1.77 x 1.38 inches) |
|---|---|
| Digital size | No digital file: two printed photographs go in with the paper Form L or Form M |
| Background | Plain white background without shadows |
| Colour | Colour; black and white photographs are not acceptable |
| Photo age | Taken within the last six (6) months |
| Print quality | Two identical originals, not altered and not copied from other photos; one endorsed on the back by the certifier |
| Pixels when printed | 413 × 531 px at 300 dpi · 827 × 1063 px at 600 dpi (calculated) |
In the official words
Exact wording from the official sources, quoted because the details matter:
They must be original photos, not altered in any way and not taken from any existing photos.
Key requirements
- Two identical, original photographs
Note 1 asks for "Two (2) identical photographs taken within the last six (6) months" and adds that they "must be original photos, not altered in any way and not taken from any existing photos". A scan or reprint of an older picture does not meet that wording.
- Size 45mm x 35mm
The forms and the 2014 regulations all state "45mm x 35mm (1.77 x 1.38 inches)". The side order is not labelled. For an upright portrait, print it 35 mm across and 45 mm from top to bottom.
- Plain white, no shadows
The photograph must be "Taken against a plain white background without shadows". The forms also say applicants "should avoid wearing white clothing", so that the shoulders do not melt into the backdrop.
- Front view, head and shoulders, neutral face
Show a full frontal view of head and shoulders, with a neutral facial expression. The London High Commission's page adds that the head must be shown "including ears". The forms also say all photographs must be ICAO compliant.
- Colour only
The forms say "Photos must be in colour. Black and white photos are not acceptable."
- One print endorsed by the certifier
The person who certifies the application writes "I certify that this is a true photograph of" and the applicant's name on the back of one photo, and signs. The applicant's full name must also be on the reverse, and the certifier's signature must match the one in Section 9 of the form.
- Photographs become government property
Every photograph lodged with an application becomes the property of the Government of Antigua and Barbuda, so keep a spare print if you need one.
- No staples or paper clips
The London High Commission page says photographs must not be fixed to the form with paper clips or staples. It asks applicants to put them in a small passport-sized envelope instead.
Do's and don'ts
Do
- Print two identical copies from one new photograph taken within the last six months.
- Stand in front of a plain white wall or sheet with no shadows behind you.
- Face the camera squarely, with a neutral expression, and show your head and shoulders.
- Choose clothing that is not white, so you stand out from the background.
- Use a fresh original photograph, not a copy of an older picture.
- Ask your certifier to sign the back of one print with the required words.
- Put your full name on the back of the print the certifier endorses.
Don't
- Do not submit black and white photographs.
- Do not retouch, filter or edit the photograph in any way.
- Do not copy or rescan a photo taken for another purpose.
- Do not wear dark spectacles.
- Do not wear a head covering unless it is for religious or medical reasons and you can show documents.
- Do not fix the prints to the form with staples or paper clips.
- Do not let a hand appear in a child's photo, including the parent's hand.
Sample photos
How a Antigua and Barbuda passport photo should look, and the mistakes that most often get photos rejected. Each example is drawn to this document's 35 × 45 mm and background colour.
Illustrations, not real photos. The official rules above always take priority; some documents do not allow glasses at all.
Glasses
The only eyewear rule on the forms is "no dark spectacles". Nothing says whether clear prescription glasses are accepted or refused, and no wording about glare or frames is published for the Passport Office. Because the forms also require ICAO compliance, the safest course is to ask the Passport Office or your mission before you have the photographs taken, if you plan to keep your glasses on.
The New York Consulate General links two photo documents dated 2010 that disagree with each other: its checklist says eyeglasses should be worn if normally used, while its photo sheet says not to wear them unless you must. Treat those as old guidance and ask the consulate which one it applies today.
Headwear and religious dress
The forms ask for a full frontal view of head and shoulders "without head covering (except for religious or medical reasons supported by documentary evidence)". So a head covering is allowed only for religious or medical reasons, and the applicant must have documentary evidence. The forms do not say what that evidence must look like, so ask the Passport Office or your mission if you wear one.
The London High Commission's version of the rule asks for the head to be shown "including ears". The older New York photo sheet, dated 2010, says applicants should wear no head covering at all and that the full face and ears must be clearly visible.
Babies and children
Children under 16 apply on Form M, which carries the same photograph note as Form L: two identical colour photographs taken within six months, 45mm x 35mm, white background, head and shoulders. Form M adds one rule: "The hands of the parent or child must not appear in the photo." A baby held up by a parent therefore needs a picture in which the supporting hand is out of the frame.
A parent or legal guardian completes and signs the consent section if the applicant is under 18. A minor's passport is valid for five years, which means a new photograph is needed again sooner than for an adult passport.
Printed and digital photos
Only printed photographs are used. The application is a paper form, one print carries the certifier's handwritten endorsement on the back, and the London High Commission asks applicants to place the prints in a small envelope. No upload, file size or pixel size is published for passport photographs.
A digital picture can be cropped to 35 x 45 mm and printed at a photo counter, or on a 4x6 inch sheet and cut to size. The forms' wording "not altered in any way" does not mention software, but it is broad, so do not replace the background, smooth skin or apply filters. Take the picture against a real plain white wall instead, and ask the Passport Office if you are unsure.
Where to submit the photo
In Antigua, take the completed form, certified by a person listed in Section 9, with your documents and photographs to the Passport Office. The certifier must have known you for at least two years and must have seen you when certifying. The form stays valid for only six months after certification, so have the photographs taken close to the same time.
From the United Kingdom, the High Commission in London takes Form L or Form M. Its page says first-time applicants must be interviewed. From the United States, the New York Consulate General says applications can be submitted at its office and couriered to the Passport Office in Antigua, where the passport is issued. That consulate's own checklist asks for three identical 2 x 2 inch photographs, one certified by a notary. That checklist is dated 2010, so confirm with the consulate whether it still applies instead of the 35 x 45 mm size on the Passport Office forms.
How to get your Antigua and Barbuda passport photo
- Check the official requirements. Read the official specification for the Antigua and Barbuda passport: 35 × 45 mm print, plain white background without shadows background. Check the rules on pose, expression, glasses and headwear below.
- Take the photo. Follow the key requirements: two identical, original photographs; size 45mm x 35mm; plain white, no shadows; front view, head and shoulders, neutral face.
- Prepare a print or digital file. Only printed photographs are used. The application is a paper form, one print carries the certifier's handwritten endorsement on the back, and the London High Commission asks applicants to place the prints in a small envelope.
- Submit the photo with your application. In Antigua, take the completed form, certified by a person listed in Section 9, with your documents and photographs to the Passport Office. The certifier must have known you for at least two years and must have seen you when certifying.
Antigua and Barbuda passport photo FAQ
The Passport Office forms and the 2014 regulations give 45mm x 35mm (1.77 x 1.38 inches). They do not label the width, so for an upright portrait print it 35 mm wide and 45 mm high. The New York Consulate General's older checklist differs, asking for 2 x 2 inches.
A plain white background without shadows. The forms also tell applicants to avoid wearing white clothing. They do not mention any pale grey or off-white alternative, so use white.
Two identical photographs, taken within the last six months, with a Form L or Form M application. The certifier endorses the back of one of them with a signed statement that it is a true photograph of you. New York's 2010 checklist asks for three, so check with the consulate if you apply there.
No. The forms say the photographs "must be original photos, not altered in any way and not taken from any existing photos". That wording is general, so avoid retouching, filters and background replacement, and do not reuse an older picture.
The forms ban "dark spectacles" and say nothing more about glasses. Clear prescription glasses are neither allowed nor refused in the published text, so ask the Passport Office or your mission before relying on them.
Only for religious or medical reasons supported by documentary evidence. Otherwise the forms ask for a full frontal view of head and shoulders without a head covering. The face must stay visible.
The rules are the same on Form M. The one extra rule is that the hands of the parent or child must not appear in the photograph. Children under 16 use Form M, and their passports are valid for five years.
No. The forms say only that all photographs must be ICAO compliant. No head measurement, eye position or pixel size is published, and no digital upload exists for the passport form.
Yes, through the Consulate General in New York, which couriers applications to the Passport Office in Antigua. Its checklist links separate older photo instructions, so ask it which photo specification it wants before printing.
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Official sources
- Passport Office, Government of Antigua and Barbuda. Passport for Applicants 16 Years and Older (Form L), Note 1: Photographs forms.gov.ag. Checked 3 November 2026.
- Passport Office, Government of Antigua and Barbuda. Passport for Applicants under 16 (Form M), Note 1: Photographs forms.gov.ag. Checked 3 November 2026.
- Passport Office, Government of Antigua and Barbuda. Passport Office, Antigua and Barbuda passport.gov.ag. Checked 3 November 2026.
- Antigua and Barbuda Immigration Department. Passports immigration.gov.ag. Checked 3 November 2026.
- Government of Antigua and Barbuda. Immigration and Passport (Amendment) Regulations, 2014 (Statutory Instrument No. 13) laws.gov.ag. Checked 3 November 2026.
- High Commission for Antigua and Barbuda, London. Passport Applications antigua-barbuda.com. Checked 3 November 2026.
- Consulate General of Antigua and Barbuda, New York. Applying for a Passport abconsulate.nyc. Checked 3 November 2026.
- Consulate General of Antigua and Barbuda, New York. Passport Application Checklist abconsulate.nyc. Checked 3 November 2026.
- Consulate General of Antigua and Barbuda, New York. Passport Photograph Requirements abconsulate.nyc. Checked 3 November 2026.
Requirements can change, so always confirm with Passport Office, Government of Antigua and Barbuda before you apply. WorldPhotoSpecs is independent and not affiliated with any government.
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