belize passport photo size

Belize passport photo size — 2×2 inch (51×51 mm) Passport & Nationality dimensions

A Belize passport photo is square — 51×51 millimeters (2×2 inches) at 300 DPI, equivalent to 600×600 pixels. Head height chin to crown must be 25-35 mm, occupying 50-70% of the frame. Background must be plain white. Photo must be in colour, taken within the last 6 months, no glasses, neutral expression with mouth closed. Standard enforced by the Belize Passport and Nationality Service under the Immigration Department for new passports, renewals, child passports, and diaspora renewals at Belize embassies in Washington DC, Mexico City, Guatemala City, and London.

Exact dimensions and pixel size

Belize uses the 2×2 inch square format — 51×51 millimeters at 300 DPI for a 600×600 pixel digital file. This aligns with the broader Caribbean / Central American 2×2 cluster (US, Bahamas, Jamaica, Trinidad, Guatemala) and means a single photo works across regional travel needs.

The Passport and Nationality Service in Belmopan reviews printed photos at the appointment; digital JPGs can be uploaded through the online application system where supported. Both follow the same 51×51 mm spec with strict adherence to the head-height range.

Head height and framing

Head height chin to crown (hair included) must be 25-35 mm, occupying 50-70% of the photo. Eyes between 56% and 69% from the bottom. Face centered, no tilt, shoulders visible. The framing matches the US State Department spec exactly.

Belize Passport and Nationality officers tend to be more lenient on minor framing variations than their Caribbean counterparts, but the head-too-small rejection is still the most common cause — selfies taken at arm's length put the head below the 25 mm floor.

Background and colour

Plain white background, uniform, no shadows. The Passport and Nationality Service explicitly rejects coloured backgrounds, including the off-white commonly produced by smartphone-default white balance. Pure #FFFFFF processed through a deliberate background-replacement step is the safe approach.

Photo must be in colour with natural skin tone. The Belize spec mirrors the US standard on colour, expression, and gaze — a deliberate alignment to facilitate the high volume of Belizean travel to and from the United States.

Recency, glasses and expression

The photo must be taken within the last 6 months. The Passport and Nationality Service compares the new photo against the previous passport file on record.

Glasses are not permitted. Religious head coverings (Mennonite head coverings for the Mennonite community in Belize, hijab for the Muslim community) are accepted only when the face is fully visible from chin to forehead. Expression must be neutral with mouth closed.

Passport & Nationality and embassy requirements

At the Passport and Nationality Service in Belmopan, bring two printed 2×2 inch photos plus your application form. The online application portal accepts a digital JPG submitted in advance.

Belize embassies abroad (Washington DC, Mexico City, Guatemala City, London) follow the same 2×2 inch white-background spec for diaspora renewals. Two printed photos are commonly required at the appointment. complypic's 4×6 inch print sheet contains both crops at the correct dimensions.

FAQ

Is the Belize passport photo the same as the US passport photo?

Yes — both are 2×2 inches (51×51 mm) on a plain white background with head 25-35 mm. This alignment is deliberate, given the strong travel and migration links between Belize and the United States. A single photo works for both passport applications and for US tourist visa applications.

Does the same photo work for the Belize social security card?

Most Belize government IDs use a passport-style photo. The Social Security Board issues cards with a captured-on-site photo at the time of registration, so the uploaded photo is mostly used as a backup record.

What's the most common Passport and Nationality rejection cause?

Head framed too small, followed by off-white background from uncorrected smartphone white balance. Both are eliminated by a deliberate crop to 50-70% head height and a clean white background replacement.

Can I use this for a Mexico tourist card application?

Mexico's FMM tourist card doesn't require a photo. For Mexican visa applications (where required), the photo spec differs — 31×39 mm with a white background. A Belize passport photo would need to be re-cropped for Mexican visa use.

Belize passport

2x2 inches (51×51 mm), plain white background, head centered, neutral expression. Built for first-time, renewal and child applications, plus Belize embassies abroad.

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Last reviewed 2026-05-11Official complypic page →