Costa Rica Passport Photo Requirements
Recent colour photo, frontal pose, plain background.
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Requirements
- Physical: 51mm × 51mm
- Digital: 600–1200px × 600–1200px
- Max file size: 5120 KB
- Background: white
Costa Rica Visa Photo Maker — common questions
What is the official Costa Rica Visa Photo Maker size?
The official Costa Rica Visa Photo Maker size is 51 mm × 51 mm (2.01 in × 2.01 in). For digital uploads it equals 1200 × 1200 px at 300 DPI.
What background color is required for a Costa Rica Visa Photo Maker?
Costa Rica Visa Photo Maker 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 Costa Rica Visa Photo Maker photo?
The head should fill 50–69% 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 Costa Rica Visa Photo Maker 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 51 mm × 51 mm template.
Can I print the Costa Rica Visa Photo Maker at CVS, Walgreens, or another pharmacy?
Yes. We generate a 4x6 print sheet with 8 photos that any pharmacy or photo kiosk can print.
Common reasons Costa Rica Visa Photo Maker 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_size_2x2
- background_not_light
- expression_not_neutral
- eyes_not_visible
- head_not_centered
- shadows_present
Where we sourced these Costa Rica 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.
- migracion.go.cr
- rree.go.cr
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