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El Salvador Passport Photo Checker
For El Salvador passport photos, start with the listed 35×45 mm format. Our checker compares your image with the selected photo specification; confirm the current requirements with El Salvador Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Cancillería / Ministério das Relações Exteriores) — Passport Division before applying.
El Salvador follows the 35×45 mm passport photo standard, with passports issued by the Dirección General de Migración y Extranjería. Photos require a white background and neutral expression. El Salvador switched to biometric passports in 2010, requiring stricter photo compliance.
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 El Salvador passport photo rules we check
- Required size: 35×45 mm (413×531 px at 300 DPI)
- Required background: White
- Issuing authority: El Salvador Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Cancillería / Ministério das Relações Exteriores) — Passport Division
- Print dimensions: 35×45 mm (1.38×1.77 inches)
- Digital size: 413×531 px at 300 DPI
- Background: White
Common El Salvador passport rejection reasons
- El Salvador-specific: Ordering an off-spec size — the international 35×45 mm default is not 35×45 mm used by El Salvador, and studios often print the wrong size unless the exact dimensions are stated in millimetres.
- El Salvador-specific: Photos taken with a warm-white desk lamp that shifts skin tone away from the reference — Latin American passport offices frequently flag colour cast at the enrolment counter.
- El Salvador-specific: Uploading a photo whose background reads as off-white or cream once compressed — always verify the RGB values before submitting.
- El Salvador-specific: Submitting a photo older than 6 months even if you look the same — El Salvador Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Cancillería / Ministério das Relações Exteriores) — Passport Division matches EXIF dates against the application date when available.
- Aspect ratio drifted from 35:45 after a careless crop
- Soft focus or motion blur from a handheld phone shot in low light
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 El Salvador 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 El Salvador Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Cancillería / Ministério das Relações Exteriores) — Passport Division 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
Where do I apply for a passport in El Salvador?
El Salvador nationals apply through El Salvador Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Cancillería / Ministério das Relações Exteriores) — Passport Division at the nearest passport office. Payment is usually made online before the appointment. Booking an appointment online first is standard practice and rarely optional.
Is a white background required in El Salvador passport photos?
Yes. El Salvador Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Cancillería / Ministério das Relações Exteriores) — Passport Division requires a white background at the 35×45 mm print size. Substituting another colour or an off-white tone triggers rejection at the biometric pre-check even when the framing and lighting are otherwise correct.
What is the El Salvador passport photo size in pixels?
413×531 pixels at 300 DPI. At 300 DPI that maps to the physical 35×45 mm print. If the online portal specifies a different pixel target, resize from a 300 DPI master file rather than re-cropping a smaller original.
How accurate is this El Salvador passport photo checker?
Our checker reviews dimensions, aspect ratio, background, sharpness and face positioning with on-device detection where available. It cannot duplicate El Salvador Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Cancillería / Ministério das Relações Exteriores) — Passport Division'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.