Colombia Passport Photo Size & Requirements

Official photo size: 40 x 50 mm (1.6 x 2.0 inches) at 300 DPI

Spécifications de la photo

Largeur40mm (472px)
Hauteur50mm (591px)
Arrière-planWhite
Taille de la tête70-80%
Résolution300 DPI
Format de fichierJPEG or PNG

Aperçu

Colombia requires a 4x5 cm (472x591 pixels at 300 DPI) passport photo with a plain white background, administered by the Cancillería (Ministry of Foreign Affairs) in coordination with the Registraduría Nacional. Colombian passport photo standards follow ICAO guidelines, requiring a frontal view with neutral expression and both eyes visible. Photos must be recent, taken within the last 6 months, and printed on high-quality photographic paper. The Cancillería accepts applications at offices throughout Colombia and at consulates worldwide, with photo requirements consistent across all locations.

Plain white background with no shadows, textures, or patterns

Exigences

  • Photo dimensions must be 4x5 cm (472x591 pixels at 300 DPI)
  • Background must be plain white with even lighting
  • Full frontal face with neutral expression and mouth closed
  • Both eyes open, clearly visible, and directed at the camera
  • No glasses, sunglasses, or tinted lenses of any kind
  • No hats, headbands, or hair accessories that obscure the hairline
  • Photo must be taken within the last 6 months
  • Printed on matte or glossy photo paper without creases, stains, or marks

Raisons courantes de rejet

  • Background not uniformly white or showing shadows behind the subject
  • Wearing glasses or any form of eyewear
  • Photo dimensions not matching the required 4x5 cm specification
  • Face partially covered by hair, accessories, or head coverings
  • Neutral expression not maintained, such as smiling, frowning, or mouth open
  • Photo older than 6 months or visibly outdated compared to current appearance

Conseils

  • Many Cancillería offices in major Colombian cities have on-site photo stations, so check availability before bringing your own photos
  • Wear a dark, solid-colored shirt to contrast clearly with the white background
  • For consulate applications, confirm photo requirements with the specific consulate as some accept digital uploads
  • Ensure even lighting across the face with no shadows under the nose, chin, or eyes
  • Bring at least two printed copies to the appointment as a backup

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