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Colombia Visa Photo Checker
For Colombia visa photos, start with the listed 35×45 mm format. Our checker compares your image with the selected photo specification; confirm the current requirements with Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores (Cancillería) — Oficina de Pasaportes before applying.
Colombia uses a compact 30×40 mm passport photo format, administered by the Cancillería. Colombian passport photos require a completely white background and frontal view. The country transitioned to biometric passports in 2015, requiring higher-quality digital photos. For visa applications to other countries, Colombians typically need the standard 35×45 mm format.
Use the tool above to upload a candidate photo. We analyse aspect ratio, resolution, background colour and uniformity, sharpness, and run on-device face detection to confirm head size, centering and eye visibility — all in your browser. Nothing leaves your device.
Official Colombia visa photo rules we check
- Required size: 35×45 mm (413×531 px at 300 DPI)
- Required background: White
- Issuing authority: Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores (Cancillería) — Oficina de Pasaportes
- Print dimensions: 35×45 mm (1.38×1.77 inches)
- Digital size: 413×531 px at 300 DPI
- Background: White
Common Colombia visa rejection reasons
- Colombia-specific: Coloured contact lenses that change eye colour — Colombia specifically rejects them.
- Colombia-specific: Printing 3.5×4.5 cm European size instead of the Colombian 4×5 cm requirement.
- Colombia-specific: Wearing epaulets or uniform shoulder marks in a civilian passport photo.
- Aspect ratio drifted from 35:45 after a careless crop
- Soft focus or motion blur from a handheld phone shot in low light
- Background that looked white to your eye but reads as cream or grey to a calibrated scanner
How to pass the checker
Re-shoot in flat, even lighting
Stand 1.5 m from a plain wall matching the required white background. Use two soft light sources (or window light through a thin curtain) on either side of your face to eliminate the shadow that triggers most Colombia rejections.
Crop precisely to 35×45 mm
Use our free image cropper to pull the exact 35:45 ratio. Position your eyes near the upper third of the frame and leave roughly 5 mm of headroom above the hair — the proportions Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores (Cancillería) — Oficina de Pasaportes expects.
Replace the background if it's the wrong colour
If our checker flags the background, compare it with the selected specification (white). The background remover can help prepare another preview; confirm that edited photos are accepted by the authority.
Verify face coverage with the checker
Re-upload the corrected photo and compare the framing with the selected application's guidance. Requirements for head position can vary by application.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Colombian passport photo size?
4×5 cm (40×50 mm) colour photo on white background, taken with a neutral expression and no accessories. A single print is submitted at the Cancillería office where a live biometric photo is also captured.
Can I wear glasses in a Colombian passport photo?
No. The Cancillería does not accept glasses, coloured contact lenses, or hats in passport photos. Prescription eyewear must be removed for both the printed submission and the live biometric capture.
How accurate is this Colombia visa photo checker?
Our checker reviews dimensions, aspect ratio, background, sharpness and face positioning with on-device detection where available. It cannot duplicate Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores (Cancillería) — Oficina de Pasaportes's review or guarantee acceptance. Always check the official instructions for your application.
Does ImageGates upload my photo to a server?
No — every check runs entirely in your browser using WebAssembly. Your photo never leaves your device. That is unique among most online checkers and is why the tool also works offline once loaded.
What file formats does the checker accept for Colombia photos?
The checker accepts JPG, JPEG, PNG and WebP up to 20 MB. Check Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores (Cancillería) — Oficina de Pasaportes's instructions for the file formats accepted by your specific application.