Trinidad and Tobago Passport Photo Online

35 × 45 mm · white background · Immigration Division, Ministry of National Security

$29.99 digital file

Wrong size, background or crop? We fix it free or refund you in full. Refund policy

Rules last checked against Immigration Division, Ministry of National Security on 23 October 2026.

About this photo

The Trinidad and Tobago Passport photo accepted by the Immigration Division, Ministry of National Security is a 35 by 45 mm portrait. There is no upload step: the photo is handed in as a print with the paper application. First-time applicants are photographed at the Immigration Division when they apply. A white background is accepted, as long as it is uniform and without pattern. 35 x 45 mm (the authority's minimum is 31 x 41 mm), white background. Frame it so the head takes 32 to 36 mm of the 45 mm height. We make the Trinidad and Tobago Passport photo to this specification from your own picture and show you the result before you pay.

Photo requirements

Trinidad and Tobago Passport photo requirements
Photo size35 × 45 mm
Backgroundwhite
Head size71–80% of the photo height (32–36 mm, chin to crown, top of head, including hair)
ExpressionNeutral, mouth closed, eyes open
GlassesNot allowed
Head coveringsAllowed for religious or medical reasons. The whole face from chin to forehead must be visible.
Head positionFacing the camera, tilted no more than 10°
Other rules35 x 45 mm (the authority's minimum is 31 x 41 mm), white background; Face 70-80 % of the frame, no glasses; One photo for a renewal; first-time applicants are photographed at the counter

Do

Illustration of an accepted photo: neutral expression, eyes open, facing the camera on a plain background
Neutral expression, eyes open, facing the camera

Don't

Illustration of a rejected photo: the person is smiling with teeth showing
No smiling with teeth showing
Illustration of a rejected photo: the person is wearing glasses
No glasses
Illustration of a rejected photo: a shadow falls across the face and background
No shadows on the face or background
Illustration of a rejected photo: the head is tilted to one side
Do not tilt your head

How it works

  1. 1. Take or upload a photo

    Use your phone camera against a plain wall, or pick a photo you already have.

  2. 2. We size and check it

    We crop to the right size, replace the background and check it against the rules above.

  3. 3. Download and use it

    Pay once, then download the digital file and the print sheet straight away.

If our processing gets the size, background or crop wrong for this document, we fix it free or refund you in full. Final acceptance is always decided by the issuing authority.

Questions about Trinidad and Tobago Passport photos

What size is a Trinidad and Tobago Passport photo?

Trinidad and Tobago Passport photos are 35 × 45 mm. The head should fill 71–80% of the photo height (32–36 mm, chin to crown, top of head, including hair).

What background does a Trinidad and Tobago Passport photo need?

A plain white background, with no shadows, patterns or objects. We replace the background for you, but a plain wall gives the cleanest edges around your hair.

Can I wear glasses in a Trinidad and Tobago Passport photo?

No. Glasses are not allowed in Trinidad and Tobago Passport photos. Glasses are not allowed in the photo.

Can I smile in a Trinidad and Tobago Passport photo?

No. Keep a neutral expression with your mouth closed and your eyes open.

Can I wear a head covering?

Allowed for religious or medical reasons. The whole face from chin to forehead must be visible.

Can I take a Trinidad and Tobago Passport photo at home?

Usually, yes, as long as it meets the rules above. Check the instructions for your application route, because final acceptance is always decided by Immigration Division, Ministry of National Security. PhotoPass ID sizes your photo and checks it against these rules before you pay.

How much does a Trinidad and Tobago Passport photo cost in Trinidad and Tobago?

$29.99 for the digital file, paid once. It includes a print-at-home sheet you can print at any photo shop.

What if something is wrong with my photo?

If our processing gets the size, background or crop wrong for this document, we fix it free or refund you in full. Final acceptance is always decided by the issuing authority.

Official source: Immigration Division, Ministry of National Security

Read the rules on the authority's website: Immigration Division, Ministry of National Security (foreign.gov.tt).

Rules last checked against Immigration Division, Ministry of National Security on 23 October 2026.

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