Mauritius Visa & Passport Photo Guidelines

General Passport & Visa Photo Guidelines

While individual countries and agencies have their specific photo size requirements, there are many common requirements for all passport and visa photos. We've compiled a list to help you make sure you are following the rules. Always check the specific requirements before you take your photo as they can change.

Photo Composition Requirements

• Photo should be taken in full-face view directly facing the camera.
• Take your photo with neutral facial expression with both eyes open.
• Background should be uniform, plain and white or off-white, and free of shadows. *
• Lighting should be even and not overexposed. Make sure there are no shadows on the face
• If eyewear is worn then eyes must be clearly visiable.
• Glare on glasses is not acceptable in your photo.
• Photos copied or digitally scanned from driver’s licenses or other official documents are not acceptable.
• Headphones, wireless hands-free devices or similar items are not acceptable in your photo.
• Make sure your photo is sharp. Photos that are blurry are not in focus are not acceptable.
• No red eye photos are allowed

Printing Requirements

• The photo should been taken recently, each application has different requirements.
• Photo shoudld be printed on matte or glossy photo quality paper. Never print on standard document paper.
• Photo should be printed in color.
• If you are cutting out your photos, be sure to leave no border. It's best to use a paper cutter to make sure you get straight lines. The photo should not look like it was cut from a larger sheet.

* Background colors, eyewear regulations and religious attire guidelines vary by country please check your local regulations.