Grenada visa photos for the Ministry of National Security and Grenada’s diplomatic missions
Grenada’s visa photo standard is set by the Ministry of National Security’s Immigration Department and enforced at the country’s diplomatic missions, including the Consulate General of Grenada in Miami, the Embassy in Washington, D.C., and the High Commission in London. Every visa category, tourist, business, student, work, digital nomad, and pre-clearance, uses the same subject specification.
There is no centralised e-visa portal. Applicants submit two identical printed photos directly to the relevant Grenadian mission by walk-in or mail, or send a scanned copy to the Immigration Department by email for port-of-entry pre-clearance. One of the two prints must be certified on the reverse by a Justice of the Peace or Notary Public using the Photo Authentication Form supplied with the application.
Consular officers reject applications when the photo does not match the published specification, when the subject’s pose or appearance breaks the rules, or when the reverse-side certification is missing. A rejected photo means the entire visa file is returned, so the image needs to be right on the first submission.
Grenada Visa Photo Requirements
The Consulate General of Grenada in Miami publishes the most detailed photo guidance, and Grenadian missions worldwide apply the same subject rules to every visa category.
Expression & pose
- Face the cameraThe applicant must look straight at the camera with the full face visible from the top of the forehead to the bottom of the chin. The head must be level, with no tilt or turn.
- Neutral expressionKeep a relaxed, neutral expression with the mouth closed. Smiling, frowning, raised eyebrows, and contrived expressions are not accepted.
- Eyes openBoth eyes must be fully open and clearly visible. Squinting and partially closed eyes are grounds for rejection.
- Ears visibleThe Grenadian specification list requires the ears to be visible in the photograph. Hair must be arranged so that the ears are not covered.
Eyewear & lenses
- EyeglassesEyeglasses are prohibited. The official Grenadian photograph specification list states no glasses, and the rule is applied at the consular counter.
- Sunglasses & tinted lensesSunglasses and any tinted lenses are not permitted. The eyes and the area around them must be fully visible.
Hair & forehead
- Hair off the faceHair must be kept away from the face and must not fall across the eyes or cheeks.
- Forehead must showBangs or fringes covering the forehead are prohibited. The full forehead must be visible in the frame.
- Hair accessoriesVisible hair bands, clips, and similar accessories are not permitted in the photograph.
Headwear
- Religious or medical onlyHead coverings are accepted only when worn for religious or documented medical reasons. The covering must not obscure any part of the face, and the full facial outline from chin to forehead must remain visible.
Jewelry & accessories
- EarringsLarge earrings are prohibited. The Grenadian specification list calls out earrings specifically, and applicants are expected to remove them before the photograph is taken.
- Facial accessoriesItems that obstruct the face, ears, or hairline are not accepted in the photograph.
Clothing
- Chest coveredThe chest must be covered. Strapless tops and other garments that leave the chest exposed are not accepted.
- Everyday attireOrdinary everyday clothing is expected. Uniforms and camouflage clothing should be avoided unless worn for religious reasons.
Photo quality
- No shadows on the faceShadows cast across the face, under the chin, or around the eyes are grounds for rejection. The subject should be evenly lit when the photograph is taken.
- No red-eyeRed-eye is not accepted. Eyes must appear naturally in the final print.
- True likenessThe photograph must be a true and unaltered likeness of the applicant. Digital retouching of facial features is prohibited.
Dimensions, resolution & background.
Head position & camera distance.
- Head height, measured from the bottom of the chin to the top of the head, must be between 35.1 mm and 40.6 mm (roughly 69–80% of the photo height).
- Eyes must sit between 27.9 mm and 35.1 mm from the bottom of the photo.
- The head must be centered horizontally in the frame with a small symmetrical margin on each side.
- Both shoulders must be square to the camera and visible. Three-quarter angles or rotated torsos are not accepted.
- The full face from chin to crown must be inside the frame with proper top margin.
How recent the photo must be.
Your visa photo must have been taken within the last six months. A new photo is required sooner whenever your appearance has changed in a way that makes the old photo no longer recognizable.
You need a new photo if you’ve had…
- Facial surgery or a major change to facial structure
- A significant gain or loss of weight that visibly changes your face
- Large facial tattoos or piercings added or removed
- A gender transition that has changed your appearance
You do not need a new photo just because of…
- A new hair color
- Growing or removing a beard or moustache
- Ordinary, minor aging
- A new hairstyle that still leaves the face fully visible
Other things to know.
A few Grenada-specific procedures sit outside the standard subject rules and catch applicants by surprise.
Two prints, one certified
Every visa application requires two identical printed photographs. One of the two prints must be certified on the reverse by a Justice of the Peace or Notary Public using the Photo Authentication Form supplied with the visa application. The certification reads, in substance, that the photograph is a true likeness of the applicant.
No e-visa portal
Grenada operates no centralised e-visa portal and uses no commercial visa application centre. Applications are filed directly with a Grenadian diplomatic mission by walk-in or mail, or, for pre-clearance, scanned and emailed to the Immigration Department.
Host-country print size
The official visa documents simply call for a passport-size photograph, and missions accept the host country’s standard size. Applications to Miami and Washington, D.C. take a 2 by 2 inch print, while the London High Commission takes a 45 by 35 mm print.
Three-month recency window
Per the Miami Consulate visa requirements, the photograph must be no more than three months old at the time of submission. Older photographs are returned with the application.
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Print-quality requirements for in-person submissions.
When you submit a printed photo at a visa application centre, the paper, finish, and ink all matter. The points below cover the standards most consular missions accept.
- Print on photographic-quality paper at 300 DPI minimum.
- Use a matte or semi-gloss finish; high-gloss can produce reflections that confuse biometric scanners.
- Do not retouch, crop, or alter the photo after printing.
- Bring at least two identical prints when the submission channel calls for paper photos.