Bahamas passport photo size — 2×2 inch (51×51 mm) Passport Office dimensions

Exact dimensions and pixel size

The Bahamas Passport Office uses the 2×2 inch square format — 51×51 millimeters at 300 DPI for a 600×600 pixel digital equivalent. This aligns with the US State Department spec and the broader Caribbean cluster (Jamaica, Trinidad, Belize all use 2×2 inch variants within 1 mm tolerance).

A single complypic photo at 51×51 mm on a white background works for a Bahamian passport renewal at the Passport Office in Nassau, a Bahamian consular appointment in Miami, and a concurrent US passport or DS-160 visa application — a common combination for Bahamian residents with US travel needs.

Head height and framing

Head height chin to crown (hair included) must measure 25-35 mm, the same range used by the US State Department. Eyes should sit between 56% and 69% from the bottom edge. The face is centered, no head tilt, shoulders visible.

The Passport Office in Nassau uses a manual review process for printed photos and an automated check for digital uploads via the online appointment system. Both apply the same head-height range, but the automated system is stricter on horizontal centring.

Background and colour

Plain white background, uniform, no shadows. The Bahamas Passport Office explicitly prohibits coloured or patterned backgrounds. Uniform lighting matters — a wall-mounted lamp casting a shadow behind the head is a common amateur-photography problem and a frequent rejection cause.

Photo must be in colour with natural skin tone. Black-and-white or filtered images are rejected. Heavy beauty filtering is flagged as 'digitally altered' and can require resubmission.

Recency, glasses and expression

Photo must be taken within the last 6 months. For child passports under three, the rule tightens to 3 months due to rapid facial development. The Passport Office compares against your previous passport on file.

Glasses are not permitted. Religious head coverings are accepted only when the face is fully visible from chin to forehead. Expression must be neutral with mouth closed; eyes open and looking at the lens.

Passport Office and consular requirements

At the Passport Office in Nassau, bring two printed 2×2 inch photos plus the application form. The digital JPG can also be uploaded through the online appointment system at passports.gov.bs where supported.

Bahamian consulates and the Bahamas Embassy in Washington DC follow the same 2×2 inch white-background spec for diaspora renewals. Most require two printed photos; the 4×6 inch sheet from complypic contains both crops in one print.

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