Prepare a Colombia passport photo (40×50)
Colombian passport photos through Cancillería commonly use 40×50 mm (4×5 cm). This is the familiar carnet proportion—confirm your appointment letter before print or upload.
Illustrative size guide—confirm your appointment letter before print or upload
4×5 cm is taller than Schengen 35×45—measure the finished print, not only the digital crop.
Many applicants know this size from cédula renewals; passport still needs a recent likeness.
Plain light background with even lighting—avoid shadows behind the head.
| Specification | Official requirement |
|---|---|
| Photo size | 40 × 50 mm (4×5 cm) |
| Background | Plain white or light |
| Expression | Neutral, mouth closed |
| Pose | Facing the camera |
| Recency | Usually within 6 months |
Always confirm the latest rules on the official government site before you submit.
Cream or textured walls, wrong head size after a selfie, and beauty filters cause most delays.
- Ask print shop for 4×5 cm.
- Not 35×45 Schengen.
- Matte if listed.
- Recent likeness.
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Can I print my own passport photo at home?
Will a home-printed photo be accepted?
What size should I print?
- • Exact millimetres on your form
- • Plain white or light background
- • Neutral expression, mouth closed
- • Eyes open and clearly visible
- • Recent likeness (about six months)
- • No beauty filters or face reshaping
- • Correct JPEG or print format
- • Only one person in the frame
- • 35×45 Schengen file
- • 3×4 cm visa crop
- • Blue background
- • Smile showing teeth
- • Blurry phone selfie
4×5 cm?
Yes—40×50 mm passport line.
Same as cédula?
Often same frame—confirm form.
Print or digital?
Follow appointment channel.
Background?
Plain white or light.
Head size?
Face centred, chin to crown visible.
Children?
Same size; no toys in frame.
Glasses?
Prefer without glare.
Official?
Cancillería checklist.