Saint Kitts and Nevis Passport Photo Requirements — 45 × 35 mm
For a Saint Kitts and Nevis passport you include two copies of a recent photo. The official application form fixes the size at 1.77" × 1.38" (45 mm × 35 mm), requires a full face shot without a hat on a neutral solid background, with no teeth showing, and states plainly that black and white photographs are not acceptable. One copy must be endorsed and stamped by your recommender. Verified against the official gov.kn passport application form, September 2026.
The 15-second answer
- Size: 45 mm × 35 mm (1.77" × 1.38").
- Copies: two recent photographs.
- Framing: full face, no hat.
- Background: neutral solid — no published RGB.
- Expression: no teeth showing.
- Colour only — black and white is not accepted.
- Recommender endorsement on the back of one copy.
Size: 45 × 35 mm, in the official form’s words
The application form states the size two ways: “the size of the photographs is 1.77" x 1.38" (45mm x 35mm)”. That is a portrait frame of 45 mm high by 35 mm wide — the same footprint as many European passport photos, though it is worth noting that Caribbean neighbours often use a square 2 × 2 in instead. Here the official figure is explicit, so use 45 × 35 mm rather than a 2 × 2 in square. Lay copies out accurately with the photo print sheet.
Two copies, full face, no teeth
The instructions are short and specific: “two copies of a recent photograph of the applicant must be included with the application”, and “these photographs should be taken full face, without a hat on a neutral solid background (no teeth should be showing)”. In practice that means a straight-on shot with no head covering, a closed mouth, and a plain single-colour wall behind you. The background wording is neutral solid; the form does not publish an RGB value, so choose a plain even wall rather than chasing a specific shade. The general light-setup advice is in the backgrounds guide.
Colour only — black and white is refused
The form rules out monochrome outright: “black and white photographs are not acceptable.” Submit a colour photo. If you are unsure how a colour photo should look in practice, the printing guide covers producing a clean print, and the rejection reasons guide lists what authorities commonly refuse.
The recommender’s endorsement
This is the step that catches people out, and it is set out verbatim. “The recommender is also required to endorse the reverse side of one copy of the photographs with the words: ‘I certify that this is a true likeness of the applicant Mr./Mrs./Miss...’ (printing the applicant’s full name) and add the recommender’s signature and official stamp.” So of your two photos, the recommender writes on and signs one — printing your full name, and adding both a signature and an official stamp. Get this done before you submit; a blank reverse is an incomplete application.
What is not published
The official form is precise about what it requires, and silent on several things people often expect. It does not publish a background RGB, a head-height proportion, a DPI or pixel size, or an explicit recency window in months (it asks only for a “recent” photograph). Rather than borrow another country’s thresholds, this page states none of them — treat the official form as the list, and confirm anything else with the passport office.
60-second Saint Kitts and Nevis check
- ☐ Size 45 × 35 mm (1.77" × 1.38")
- ☐ Two recent copies
- ☐ Full face, no hat
- ☐ Neutral solid background, plain and even
- ☐ No teeth showing; colour photo only
- ☐ One copy endorsed by the recommender (full name + signature + official stamp)
Frequently asked questions
What size is a Saint Kitts and Nevis passport photo?
The official application form states 1.77" x 1.38", which is 45 mm x 35 mm.
How many photos do I need for a Saint Kitts and Nevis passport?
Two copies of a recent photograph of the applicant must be included with the application.
What background do Saint Kitts and Nevis passport photos need?
A neutral solid background. The official form does not publish an RGB or exact shade, so no colour value is stated here.
Can I use a black-and-white photo?
No. The official form states that black and white photographs are not acceptable.
Does someone have to sign my photo?
Yes. The recommender must endorse the reverse side of one copy with the words ‘I certify that this is a true likeness of the applicant…’, printing the applicant’s full name, and add their signature and official stamp.
Does the photo have to be full face?
Yes. The official instructions say the photographs should be taken full face, without a hat, on a neutral solid background, with no teeth showing.
Official source: gov.kn — St Kitts and Nevis passport application form (official PDF, retrieved September 2026). Confidence A (official form text). The form does not publish a background RGB, head-height proportion, DPI/pixel size or a month-based recency window, so none is stated here.
Related: the region’s other square format is on the Trinidad and Tobago passport photo page; compare all formats on the size chart. Produce a clean print with the printing guide, lay copies out with the photo print sheet, and check a finished image with the passport photo checker.