Special moments · 23 March 2026 · 6 min read

Passport Photos in Ghent | Fast, Professional Passport Photos

Passport photos & official documents · Jaweed Studio Ghent

A professional passport photo for passports, eID cards, driving licences, residence cards, visas and other Belgian or international documents. You receive 8 prints and a digital file.

Contents

• Why choose a professional?

• Belgian requirements

• Studio or photo booth

• Babies and children

• Preparing for your visit

• How to book

• Why Jaweed Studio?

• Frequently asked questions

Getting a passport photo taken in Ghent may seem straightforward, but incorrect cropping, shadows, reflections or head positioning can cause an official authority to reject it. Professional checks help prevent unnecessary delays and a second visit.

At a glance

What do you get at Jaweed Studio?

You receive a passport photo checked against biometric requirements, professional prints and a digital file. A standard order is usually ready in around 10 minutes. All passport photo services are available by advance appointment only. See our current adult passport photo service for full details of what is included and the options available.

Why professional passport photos in Ghent matter

If you need passport photos quickly in Ghent, an automatic photo booth may be your first thought. However, booths offer little guidance and limited scope to adjust your posture, lighting or framing. For official documents, even a small technical difference can cause problems.

A good passport photo is about more than size. The background must be plain, your face fully visible, your head straight and your eyes looking at the camera. Face height, sharpness and even lighting must also meet the requirements.

At Jaweed Studio, we check these details before handing over your photos. This reduces the likelihood of a return visit or extra costs. Explore our full passport photo service in Ghent too.

What are the passport photo requirements in Belgium?

Exact requirements can vary by document and country. For a standard Belgian passport photo, we check details including size, posture, gaze, background and sharpness.

Correct size

The standard Belgian passport photo size, unless the issuing authority requests a different format.

Head position and gaze

Your head should be straight, both eyes visible and your gaze directed towards the camera.

Facial expression

Keep your mouth closed and maintain a natural, neutral expression without a broad smile.

Lighting and background

A plain background and even lighting, without distracting shadows or reflections.

Clearly recognisable

Your face must be fully visible, and the photo clear, sharp and correctly cropped.

An up-to-date photo

The photo should accurately reflect your current appearance and be suitable for your intended application.

Need a different format? When booking, specify the document and country and, if possible, provide the official requirements from the embassy, consulate or application portal.

Passport photo studio or photo booth: which is better?

An automatic booth may seem convenient when speed is all that matters. However, you have little time to position yourself correctly and no personal help with hair, reflections on glasses, posture or where to look. The technical quality of the result can be less predictable.

Photo booth

Quick, but without guidance

The settings are fixed, with little scope to check the photo or adapt it to the requirements of a foreign document.

Professional studio

Quick, with personal checks

We help with posture, where to look, reflections on glasses, framing and the correct format for your application.

Personal guidance offers a clear advantage for babies, young children, people who wear glasses, and anyone applying for visas or foreign documents.

More practical advice on passport photos and official documents

Explore our articles on biometric requirements, visa photos, passport photos for babies and children, and foreign documents.

Passport photos for babies and children in Ghent

Taking a baby passport photo in Ghent requires more time and precision than a standard adult passport photo. Babies move, do not always look directly into the lens and cannot yet control their posture independently. A calm studio is therefore often more practical than a photo booth.

We give parents clear guidance and work without unnecessary rushing. For a Kids-ID, child’s passport, residence card or visa, we take the child’s age and the application requirements into account.

How should you prepare for a passport photo?

A few simple choices help us take an accurate, suitable photo more quickly.

Choose clothing with enough contrast

Ideally, wear clothing that contrasts with a light background. Very pale colours can blend in too much.

Keep your face clear

Make sure your eyes are fully visible and keep hair or accessories away from your face. Avoid excessive shine on your skin.

Bring the application requirements

For a visa or foreign document, bring the country’s official photo size and requirements if possible.

Glasses and reflections

We check for reflections on your lenses. For some official applications, taking the photo without glasses is the safest option.

How to book your passport photos

All passport photos are taken by appointment only. Always book before visiting the studio.

• 1 Open the appointments page Click the booking button and choose the passport photo service.

• 2 Choose a date and time Select an available slot that suits you.

• 3 Specify your document For a visa or foreign application, tell us the country and required photo size.

• 4 Arrive at your chosen time Once your booking is confirmed, we look forward to welcoming you to our studio at Charles de Kerchovelaan 193.

Why do customers choose Jaweed Studio?

Passport photos in Ghent

• Central Ghent location: Charles de Kerchovelaan 193, 9000 Ghent.

• Professional checks: careful attention to lighting, background, posture and cropping.

• For all ages: adults, babies and young children.

• For many documents: passports, eID cards, driving licences, residence cards, visas and more.

• Clear service details: prints and a digital file as specified in your chosen passport photo service.

• Booked in advance: less waiting and better preparation.

Would you like to explore our other photo shoots and options? Browse the full range of services at Jaweed Studio.

Frequently asked questions about passport photos in Ghent

At Jaweed Studio, Charles de Kerchovelaan 193 in Ghent. You receive personal guidance, and your photo is checked for technical compliance before it is supplied.

Yes. All passport photos are taken by appointment only. Open the appointments page, choose the passport photo service and select an available time.

The Passport Photos in Ghent page provides up-to-date details of what is included, how your photos are supplied and the options available for adults.

A standard passport photo is usually ready in around 10 minutes. Non-standard international formats may require a little more preparation.

Yes. We allow extra time for babies and young children and use a calm, child-friendly approach. See our dedicated page on passport photos for babies and children too.

These include passports, eID cards, identity cards, driving licences, provisional and international driving licences, residence cards, visas, embassy and consulate applications, work or residence permits, school or student cards, and other Belgian or international documents.

Yes. Specify the country when booking and bring the official dimensions and requirements if possible. We provide printed and digital photos in the required format.

Yes. A digital file is included in the standard package and can be sent by email.

By appointment only

Need passport photos in Ghent?

Book a convenient time before your visit. Check the service page in advance for up-to-date details of what is included, how your photos are supplied and the available options. A standard passport photo is usually ready in around 10 minutes.