Seychelles Visa Photo: Exact 35×45 mm Specification Guide

A correctly prepared photo is one of the simplest parts of a Seychelles application — but a non-compliant image is among the most common causes of delay. Whether you need a photo for a longer-stay permit application or a consular visa, the governing standard is the international passport-photo format: 35×45 mm (827×1063 px at 300 dpi), white background, face filling 70–80 % of frame height, neutral expression, mouth closed. Your photo is automatically cropped and sized to meet that exact official specification, so it arrives ready for submission on the first attempt.

One important practical note for travellers: most nationalities do not need a pre-issued visa for Seychelles. The country grants a Visitor's Permit on arrival, valid for up to 30 days (extendable), provided you hold a return ticket and proof of accommodation. However, applicants for longer-stay permits, employment permits, or residency — and nationals of the small group of countries that do require advance authorisation — must submit a formal application that includes a passport-standard photograph. In those cases the same 35×45 mm specification applies, and applicant-supplied photos are accepted, meaning a photo you prepare at home is perfectly valid as long as it meets the technical standard.

• Size: 35×45 mm (827×1063 px at 300 dpi)
• Background: plain white (#FFFFFF) — no shadows, no texture
• Face height: 70–80 % of the total frame height
• Expression: neutral, mouth closed, both eyes open and clearly visible
• Glasses: not permitted
• Headwear: not permitted except for documented religious reasons; face must remain fully visible
• Photo recency: taken within the last six months
• Quality: sharp focus, even lighting, no red-eye, no digital alterations to facial features

• Common reasons photos are rejected for Seychelles applications:
• Off-white or grey background: the standard requires pure white (#FFFFFF); cream, light grey, or any background with visible shadows will cause rejection
• Incorrect dimensions: submitting a standard passport size other than 35×45 mm — for example a 2×2 inch (51×51 mm) US-format photo — does not meet the Seychelles specification
• Glasses on the subject: glasses are explicitly prohibited regardless of prescription; even light-tinted lenses are not accepted
• Expression or pose issues: smiling with teeth showing, head tilted, or eyes partially closed are frequent grounds for return

To get your photo, simply upload any clear, well-lit picture taken in the last six months. It is automatically cropped, resized, and checked against the 35×45 mm white-background specification. You receive a free watermarked preview before anything is charged — pay only once you are satisfied. If for any reason the photo is rejected by the issuing authority, it will be redone at no charge or you receive a full refund. No appointment, no guesswork: just a finished file built to the exact standard the first time.