Barbados passport photo

A Barbados passport is a must for citizens of Barbados looking to travel internationally. This article will cover the basics of applying for a passport in Barbados and taking a compliant photo that meets official requirements.

Table of contents

• Barbados passport application
• Documents required for Barbados passport application
• Barbados passport photo requirements
• Get your Barbados passport photo online

Barbados passport application

Depending on where you are currently, there are generally two ways to apply for a Barbadian passport:

• If you are inside the country, apply at the Immigration Department in Barbados;
• If you are outside of the country, apply at a diplomatic or consular mission in your country of residence.

You may apply for an appointment at the Immigration Department online here.

This article will focus on applications inside the country. Contact your diplomatic or consular mission to apply for a passport while abroad.

Documents required for Barbados passport application

The documents needed to submit for a Bahamian passport depend on your age group.

For applicants under 16:

• Completed passport Form B, filled out in block letters, except for the signature. The form must be signed by a parent;
• Two passport size photos that satisfy requirements;
• Barbados birth certificate (original & a copy) for citizens born in Barbados, or Citizenship document if not a citizen by birth;
• Barbados ID of the parent who signs the form;
• Document proving change of name, if applicable;
• Application fee of B$100

For applicants aged 16 and over:

• Completed passport Form A, filled out in block letters, except for the signature. The form must be signed by a parent;
• Two passport size photos that satisfy requirements;
• Barbados birth certificate (original & a copy) for citizens born in Barbados, or Citizenship document if not a citizen by birth;
• Barbados ID of the parent who signs the form;
• Document proving change of name, if applicable;
• Marriage certificate (original & a copy), for women, if applicable;
• Divorce document - decree absolute (original & a copy) for women, if applicable;
• Passport application fee of B$150.

Barbados passport photo requirements

For your passport application to be accepted, ensure that your passport photos meet the Bahamian standards listed below.

The Barbados passport photo size

The required Barbadian passport photo format is 5×5 cm. Meanwhile, the height of the face from the chin to the top of the forehead in the photograph should be 30 to 40 mm.

The Barbados passport photo background

The photo must have a plain white background. Make sure there are no external objects or shadows.

The Barbados passport photo dress-code

The dress code is mostly common sense: no bold unnatural hair colors, makeup, and jewelry should be modest, and clothing should cover shoulders. You must not bear any form of military or civil servants badges or ornaments. Any headwear is only allowed for religious or medical purposes.

Can I wear glasses in the Barbados passport photo?

Prescription glasses are allowed, as long as they don’t obscure eyes and don’t have thick frames or tinted lenses. Sunglasses are prohibited.

Other essential Barbados passport picture criteria

• The pictures must be no older than six months;
• Photos have to be in color;
• There should be no distortions or marks on the submitted photos;
• The photos must be printed on matte photo paper.

Here is an example of a Barbados passport photo:

Get your Barbados passport photo online

Even though they’re tinier in size, your photographs are a vital part of your application package. A valid photograph needs to fulfill all the requirements explained above. A successful application

Visafoto has been helping people around the world get photos for various identification documents and can help you make sure your Barbados passport application runs smoothly. Just take a picture of yourself under good lighting, with proper posing and clothing as explained above. Then Visafoto will take care of the technicalities.

Take an image with a smartphone or camera against any background, upload it here, and instantly get a professional photo for your visa, passport, or ID. Choose the background option that suits you the most for the best result.

First, take a photo of yours like this:

You will receive a digital photo for your Barbados passport for online application and a photo for printing. Here they are:

With Visafoto, you can get your Barbadian passport photo just for $9.

How to print a digital photo for the Barbados passport application?

Whether you need it in a digital format or printed, Visafoto has you covered. You will get not only a digital photo file but also a template ready for printing, so you don’t need to worry about formatting your image to get it printed right. Use this guideline to print your Bahamian passport photo correctly.

My passport photo was not accepted. What to do?

This rarely happens to Visafoto users: images processed by our software are accepted 99.7% of the time. However, please contact our 24-hour technical support if something has gone wrong. We'll replace the photo free of charge or refund you the full amount for the service!