Brazil Passport Photo Maker (PF / ICAO 35×45 mm)
Brazil
Official Polícia Federal style: 35×45 mm, head 29–34 mm chin to crown, plain white background, neutral face, eyes visible—ICAO biometric format.
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Brazil Passport Photo Maker (PF / ICAO 35×45 mm) — key specifications
At-a-glance summary of the official Brazil photo template. Every value below is enforced automatically when you upload your image.
| Physical size | 35 mm × 45 mm (1.38 in × 1.77 in) |
|---|---|
| Digital size | 413 × 531 px (300 DPI) |
| Background | Plain white |
| Max file size | 5120 KB (JPEG) |
| Head coverage | 64–76% |
| Print sheet | 4x6 · 8 |
Requirements
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- Physical: 35mm × 45mm
- Digital: 413–413px × 531–531px
- Max file size: 5120 KB
Plain white background (no shadows), taken within 6 months, neutral expression with mouth closed, eyes open and visible; glasses generally not allowed.
Polícia Federal — Brazilian passport photo regulations
Brazil's Polícia Federal administers passport applications. The 50 × 70 mm photo size — larger than both the US 2 × 2 and the international 35 × 45 mm — uses a plain white background and a 70–80% head-coverage envelope.
Why use this Brazil Passport Photo Maker (PF / ICAO 35×45 mm) tool
- $3.99Final photo + 4×6 print sheet. No subscription. Studios typically charge $15 – $30 for the same output.
- Free previewYou only pay once a watermarked preview confirms the crop, background, and biometric framing meet the spec.
- Refund if non-compliantIf our output fails the issuing-authority checklist, we refund — see our refund policy.
Common reasons Brazil Passport Photo Maker (PF / ICAO 35×45 mm) photos are rejected
Issuing authorities reject submissions that miss any of the items below. Our tool automatically corrects crop, background, and dimensions, but you still control the original capture — review this list before you upload.
- wrong_print_width_or_height
- face_height_outside_icao_band
- background_not_plain_white
- shadows_or_uneven_light
- digital_file_size_outside_official_range
- expression_not_neutral
- eyes_not_visible_or_red_eye
- photo_not_recent_within_six_months
- glasses_generally_not_allowed
Brazilian passport photo rejection patterns from Polícia Federal data
The Polícia Federal (PF) issues Brazilian passports through its regional offices. PF uses the unusual 50 × 70 mm photo size — shared only with Canada — and enforces strict head-coverage rules (70 – 80% of photo height).
The most-common failure for Brazilian applicants is using the wrong size — many applicants size their photo to the international 35 × 45 mm standard, not realising Brazil uses the larger 50 × 70 mm format.
- Photo sized to 35 × 45 mm (international) instead of the required 50 × 70 mm
- Background colour off-white or beige instead of plain white
- Head coverage outside 70 – 80% of photo height
- Visible shadow on the face or background
- Glasses worn (PF banned them in 2017)
- Smile or open mouth
- Photo taken more than 6 months ago
- Visible jewellery that alters facial profile
- Resolution below 591 × 827 pixels
Polícia Federal submission process — agendamento and in-person
Brazilian passport applications are exclusively in-person at Polícia Federal offices:
- Online agendamento (formulario.dpf.gov.br) — mandatory first step. Book an appointment at the PF office covering your municipality of residence
- PF Regional Office in-person — bring 1 printed 50 × 70 mm photo, CPF, RG (national ID), current passport (if renewal), and the application fee (R$257.25 for adult 10-year passport as of 2026)
- PF Federal Office network covers all 27 Brazilian states plus the Federal District. Major cities have multiple PF offices
- Brazilians abroad: apply at the nearest Brazilian consulate. Same 50 × 70 mm photo spec applies globally
- Processing time: typically 6 working days at the local PF office, faster than most countries
Why Brazil uses 50 × 70 mm — the Canadian connection
Brazil and Canada are the only major countries using the 50 × 70 mm passport photo format. The shared size reflects each country's historical photo-document standards (both predating ICAO Doc 9303). Despite using the same dimensions, the two countries have different secondary requirements:
- Brazil — head must occupy 70 – 80% of photo height, plain white background, no photographer signature required
- Canada — head must occupy 31 – 36 mm chin-to-crown range, plain white background, photographer name/address/date required on the back of one print
- Practical implication: a Canadian photo can be reused for Brazil if you re-crop to the Brazilian head-coverage band; a Brazilian photo cannot be directly reused for Canada without adding the photographer information
Recent Brazilian passport changes (2024 – 2026)
Material updates Brazilian applicants should know:
- March 2024 — passport application fee increased to R$257.25 (10-year adult passport)
- September 2024 — Polícia Federal launched digital photo pre-submission via the formulário system; applicants can upload before the in-person appointment to flag photo issues early
- January 2025 — children's passport rules updated to require both parents' signed consent (previously single-parent submission was sometimes accepted)
- Mid-2026 — Polícia Federal has no specific AI-edit ban; AI background replacement and tool-based crop/resize remain accepted
Brazil Passport Photo Maker (PF / ICAO 35×45 mm) — common questions
What is the official Brazil Passport Photo Maker (PF / ICAO 35×45 mm) size?
The official Brazil Passport Photo Maker (PF / ICAO 35×45 mm) size is 35 mm × 45 mm (1.38 in × 1.77 in). For digital uploads it equals 413 × 531 px at 300 DPI.
What background color is required for a Brazil Passport Photo Maker (PF / ICAO 35×45 mm)?
Brazil Passport Photo Maker (PF / ICAO 35×45 mm) photos must be taken on a plain white background, evenly lit and free of shadows or patterns.
How big should the face appear in a Brazil Passport Photo Maker (PF / ICAO 35×45 mm) photo?
The head should fill 64–76% of the photo height, with eyes positioned in the upper-middle of the frame and a neutral expression looking straight at the camera.
Can I take a Brazil Passport Photo Maker (PF / ICAO 35×45 mm) photo at home?
Yes. Use a recent phone photo against a plain wall, with even daylight and no glasses. Our tool then crops, recolors the background, and resizes to the official 35 mm × 45 mm template.
Can I print the Brazil Passport Photo Maker (PF / ICAO 35×45 mm) at CVS, Walgreens, or another pharmacy?
Yes. We generate a 4x6 print sheet with 8 photos that any pharmacy or photo kiosk can print.
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Where we sourced these Brazil specifications
Dimensions, background colour, and biometric framing on this page are compiled from the references below. Always reconfirm the latest guidance directly with the issuing authority before submitting an application.
- gov.br/pf/pt-br/assuntos/passaporte
- gov.br/anac/foto_icao
- gov.br/mre/pt-br/consulado-chicago/servicos-consulares/passaporte/fotografia-para-passaporte
- gov.br/mre/pt-br/consulado-faro/passaportes/fotografias-para-passaporte
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