Size and Format
Photo dimensions must be precise to avoid rejection. The face-to-frame ratio is equally important for proper identification.


- Size: 35 x 45 mm
- Face Height: 32-36 mm from Chin to Crown
- Face Must Be Centered and Fully Visible
Official Burkinabè visa photo requirements for 2026. Size, background and rules. Create a compliant photo online.
Image Created with AI for IllustrationA visa photograph for Burkina Faso accompanies the passport and information explaining the proposed visit. The Burkinabè embassy in Ottawa publishes a consular checklist that includes a dedicated identity photograph. The visa finder can help establish the relevant entry category before you prepare the image, since the route should match the nationality, passport type and reason for travel.
Ottawa’s published photo instruction specifies a 4.5-by-3.5-centimeter image on a white background. It calls for an actual photograph rather than a photocopy or scanned reproduction. This is a useful distinction when arranging the paper submission: a low-quality copy of an earlier document photograph is not equivalent to a fresh, properly prepared image.
Start with a clear portrait and check photo quality before making the requested prints. Preserve natural facial expression and suitable framing so the face remains identifiable at the final size. Keeping the original digital photograph allows a new print to be produced without repeatedly scanning and resizing a paper copy.
Use the embassy and consulate directory to locate the receiving Burkinabè representation and confirm its current visa channel and checklist. The consular page distinguishes applications involving diplomatic and service passports or United Nations travel documents, so identify the document you will actually travel on. Keep the photograph with the passport and other requested identity documents, ensuring the application describes the same traveller throughout.
Photo dimensions must be precise to avoid rejection. The face-to-frame ratio is equally important for proper identification.


Use a plain, distraction-free background. We replace it automatically to meet official criteria.


Proper lighting ensures your photo is clear and natural. Uneven exposure or artificial glare can lead to rejection.


Your face must be fully visible with a neutral expression for easy identification and facial recognition.


Glasses are allowed only if they do not obstruct visibility. Headwear is permitted only for valid medical or religious reasons.


Improper posture can lead to application rejection. Your face and shoulders should be correctly aligned and fully visible.


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