PICA asks for two identical, professionally produced photographs with a paper application, and recommends a professional photographer for online renewal: the photographer saves the photo on a USB drive or emails it to you, and you upload it as a JPEG. PICA suggests testing it with its online photo checker before you leave the studio. Source: pica.gov.jm, checked 5 Oct 2026.
The Jamaica Passport photo is 35 × 45 mm; PICA asks for professionally produced prints and recommends a professional photographer for online renewal.
| Who makes the photo | PICA asks for professionally produced prints and recommends a professional photographer for online renewal. |
|---|---|
| Size (official rule) | Print only: 45 mm high × 35 mm wide (online renewal: a JPEG, no size stated) |
| In other units (a conversion) | 35 × 45 mm · 3.5 × 4.5 cm · 1.38 × 1.77 in · 413 × 531 px at 300 DPI · 827 × 1063 px at 600 DPI · ratio 7:9 |
| File size | No file for you to upload |
| Background | Pastel for a light complexion, white for a dark complexion, pale blue or pastel for grey or white hair |
| Head size | 65% to 75% of the photo height, chin to top of head |
| Source | pica.gov.jm |
| Checked | 5 Oct 2026 |
No. PICA asks for two identical, professionally produced photographs with a paper application, and recommends a professional photographer for online renewal: the photographer saves the photo on a USB drive or emails it to you, and you upload it as a JPEG. PICA suggests testing it with its online photo checker before you leave the studio.
The Jamaica Passport photo is 35 × 45 mm; PICA asks for professionally produced prints and recommends a professional photographer for online renewal. 35 × 45 mm is 3.5 × 4.5 cm or 1.38 × 1.77 inches, in a 7:9 shape. Printed at 300 DPI it is 413 × 531 pixels, and at 600 DPI 827 × 1063 pixels. These are conversions of the official size, not extra rules.
35 × 45 mm, background: pastel for a light complexion, white for a dark complexion, pale blue or pastel for grey or white hair, head 65% to 75% of the photo height. Two identical colour photos taken within 6 months, with a matte or dull finish. Face 25–35 mm from chin to top of head; PICA's photo poster says it covers about 65–75% of the photo. No smiling. No tinted lenses, and thick frames should be avoided; removing glasses is strongly recommended. Head coverings for religious reasons only (fill in Section H of the form). Light complexions should avoid white clothing; dark complexions should wear coloured clothing.
The official rules say: No tinted lenses, and thick frames should be avoided; removing glasses is strongly recommended.
On pica.gov.jm. We checked them on 5 Oct 2026.
Please note: PICA's own pages differ on details: an off-white background on the renewal instructions but a background by complexion on the photo page, a 3–4 mm or at least 2 mm margin above the head, and a matte or semi-gloss finish. Show your photographer the photo requirements page.
Source: pica.gov.jm, checked 5 Oct 2026. Rules can change, so confirm on the official page before you apply.