Burundi Passport Photo — Exact Size & Requirements for First-Time Acceptance

A Burundi passport photo that meets the official standard — white background, correct head proportion, and the right dimensions — is the first step to a smooth application. Burundi passports are issued by the Direction Générale de la Migration et de l'Etat Civil, and while there is no single publicly published government photo specification sheet, the requirements consistently cited by immigration authorities and processing offices are well established. Our service automatically prepares your photo to match those parameters precisely, so you pay only for a file you are confident submitting.

One detail every applicant should check before printing: most sources specify 35x45 mm, which is the standard used across francophone Africa and Europe, but some international references quote 50x50 mm (2×2 inches) — the North American format. These are genuinely different sizes, and submitting the wrong one is a common reason for delays. We strongly advise confirming the exact size your local issuing office requires before ordering prints. The specification used in our service — and the one predominant in practice — is 35×45 mm.

• Print size: 35×45 mm (digital equivalent 413×531 px at 300 dpi)
• Number of prints: typically 3 identical copies required
• Background: plain white (#FFFFFF), uniform, no shadows or patterns
• Face coverage: head height (chin to crown) must occupy 70–80% of the frame height, approximately 32–36 mm
• Expression: neutral, mouth closed, both eyes open and fully visible
• Glasses: permitted only if eyes are completely clear — no tinted lenses, no glare, no frames crossing the iris
• Head coverings: permitted for religious or medical reasons only; the full face must remain unobscured
• Photo recency: taken within the last 6 months, accurately reflecting your current appearance
• Resolution: minimum 300 dpi for print quality

• Wrong dimensions: submitting a 50×50 mm print when 35×45 mm is required (or vice versa) — always confirm with the issuing office
• Shadows on the background: even a faint grey cast behind the head causes immediate rejection; the background must be pure white throughout
• Glasses glare or tinted lenses: any reflection over the eyes or coloured lenses will result in the photo being refused
• Photo older than 6 months: Burundi immigration officers verify that the photo matches your current appearance; significantly outdated images are rejected

To get your Burundi passport photo: upload a clear, front-facing picture taken against any plain background — our service automatically crops it to the exact 35×45 mm standard, adjusts the head proportion to the 70–80% requirement, and corrects the background to pure white. You receive a free watermarked preview before any payment, so you can check the result first. Once you approve it and pay, you get the full-resolution file ready to print. If the photo is rejected by the issuing office for any technical reason, we redo it at no charge or refund you in full — that is our acceptance guarantee.