Suriname Visa Photo — Exact 35×45 mm Requirements & Instant Compliant File

A Suriname visa application requires two recent colour photographs that comply with the same ICAO 35×45 mm standard used for Surinamese passports. Suriname's Ministry of Foreign Affairs specifies a plain, light background, a strictly neutral expression, and glasses removed — matching the international standard precisely. Submitting photos that miss even one of these points is the most common reason for delays at the consulate, so getting the specification right from the start saves both time and money.

One detail that catches many applicants off guard: because Suriname applies the same 35×45 mm ICAO format for both passport and visa photos, a photo prepared for a passport application is technically acceptable for the visa — provided it is genuinely recent (taken within the last six months). However, consular officers do check that the photo reflects your current appearance. If you have changed your hair colour, grown or removed facial hair, or worn glasses recently, a fresh photo is required. The background must be a plain light grey or white (no gradients, shadows, or patterns), and the face must fill between 70 % and 80 % of the frame height, leaving a small even border at the top of the head.

• Print size: 35 × 45 mm (digital: 827 × 1 063 px at 600 dpi)
• Background colour: plain light grey (#E6E6E6) or white — no shadows, gradients, or busy patterns
• Face coverage: 70–80 % of the total frame height
• Expression: neutral, relaxed, mouth closed, eyes fully open and looking directly at the camera
• Glasses: not permitted — remove all eyewear regardless of prescription
• Head coverings: religious headwear only, must not obscure any facial features
• Recency: taken within the last six months, reflecting current appearance
• Quantity: two identical colour prints required
• Print quality: sharp focus, correct exposure — no pixelation, red-eye, or shadows across the face

• Common reasons Suriname visa photos are rejected:
• Background contains a shadow cast by the subject or a coloured wall rather than a neutral light grey or white surface
• Glasses left on — even thin, rimless frames are grounds for rejection under current ICAO-aligned rules
• Face too small in the frame (below 70 % of frame height), a frequent result of cropping a casual snapshot rather than a dedicated portrait
• Photo is more than six months old or no longer reflects current appearance (changed hair, new beard, weight change)

To get a compliant photo without visiting a photo studio, upload any clear, well-lit portrait — our service automatically crops and resizes it to the exact 35×45 mm / 827×1 063 px standard, sets the correct light-grey background, and checks that the face fills the required 70–80 % of the frame. You receive a free watermarked preview before paying anything, so you can confirm the result looks right. Pay only for the final high-resolution file. If the photo is rejected by the consulate for any technical reason, we redo it free of charge or issue a full refund — no arguments, no hassle.