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El Salvador Passport Photo Requirements

Recent colour photo, frontal pose, plain background.

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Choose a photo from your device. Processing starts right on this page.

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Requirements

  • Physical: 50mm × 50mm
  • Digital: 591591px × 591591px
  • Max file size: 5120 KB
  • Background: white

El Salvador Passport Photo Maker — common questions

What is the official El Salvador Passport Photo Maker size?

The official El Salvador Passport Photo Maker size is 50 mm × 50 mm (1.97 in × 1.97 in). For digital uploads it equals 591 × 591 px at 300 DPI.

What background color is required for a El Salvador Passport Photo Maker?

El Salvador Passport 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 El Salvador Passport Photo Maker 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 El Salvador Passport 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 50 mm × 50 mm template.

Can I print the El Salvador Passport 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 El Salvador Passport 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_50x50
  • background_not_plain
  • head_percent_wrong
  • shadows_present
  • glasses_or_headgear
  • uniform_clothing

Where we sourced these El Salvador 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.gob.sv

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