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Colombia passport & visa photos

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What you get2 photo templates for Colombia: passport, visa, and related ID photos where listed in our database. Always confirm the latest rules with your issuing authority before submitting an application.

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Common reasons Colombia passport & visa 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_pixel_dimensions
  • file_too_large
  • background_not_white
  • expression_not_neutral
  • hair_or_accessories_obscuring_face

Where we sourced these Colombia 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.

  • www.cancilleria.gov.co/tramites_servicios/visa/abece-visas (fotografía JPG máx. 300 kb, fondo blanco, rostro de frente)
  • tramitesmre.cancilleria.gov.co/tramites/enlinea/solicitarVisa.xhtml (antes de iniciar: foto 3×4 cm, color, fondo blanco, JPG máx. 300 KB)
  • www.cancilleria.gov.co/faq/tengo-que-llevar-fotografias-que-me-sea-expedido-pasaporte (pasaporte ordinario: no requiere llevar fotos; toma en oficina)

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Photo dimensions and background rules vary by issuing authority. Compare nearby countries you may also be applying to.