Colombia Passport Photo Requirements
Colour, white background, front view, neutral expression—when a print is requested, follow consular text.
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Requirements
- Physical: 30mm × 40mm
- Digital: 354–354px × 472–472px
- Max file size: 300 KB
- Background: white
Colombia Passport Photo Reference (3×4 cm) — common questions
What is the official Colombia Passport Photo Reference (3×4 cm) size?
The official Colombia Passport Photo Reference (3×4 cm) size is 30 mm × 40 mm (1.18 in × 1.57 in). For digital uploads it equals 354 × 472 px at 300 DPI.
What background color is required for a Colombia Passport Photo Reference (3×4 cm)?
Colombia Passport Photo Reference (3×4 cm) 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 Colombia Passport Photo Reference (3×4 cm) photo?
The head should fill 70–80% 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 Colombia Passport Photo Reference (3×4 cm) 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 30 mm × 40 mm template.
Can I print the Colombia Passport Photo Reference (3×4 cm) at CVS, Walgreens, or another pharmacy?
Yes. We generate a 4x6 print sheet with 10 photos that any pharmacy or photo kiosk can print.
Common reasons Colombia Passport Photo Reference (3×4 cm) 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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