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Ecuador Visa Photo Size & Requirements

Ecuador visa photo requirements follow ICAO biometric standards but are enforced by Ecuador Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Cancillería / Ministério das Relações Exteriores) — Passport Division. In this guide, you can confirm the exact 35×45 mm size, 413×531 pixel output at 300 DPI, the required white background, and the fastest way to prepare a compliant image before submitting your Ecuador visa application. A key local rule to remember is: Ecuador requires a 40×40 mm square colour photo on a white background, corresponding to 472×472 pixels at 300 DPI in the digital upload.

Use ImageGates to resize your image to exactly 35×45 mm (413×531 px) with a white background. This guide also covers where applicants usually submit their documents, which local rules cause the most rejections, and which related country pages to compare before you apply.

Official Ecuador visa photo rules

Ecuador requires a 40×40 mm square colour photo on a white background, corresponding to 472×472 pixels at 300 DPI in the digital upload.
Los solicitantes deberán quitarse las gafas, lentes de contacto de colores y cualquier accesorio para el cabello que altere el contorno del rostro.
Ecuador Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Cancillería / Ministério das Relações Exteriores) — Passport Division accepts photos taken within the last 6 months that accurately reflect your current appearance, including recent facial hair, glasses frames or hairstyle changes.
One print on photographic paper are used for the paper file, in addition to the digital upload used by the biometric enrolment system.

Common mistakes in Ecuador visa photos

Ordering an off-spec size — the international 35×45 mm default is not 40×40 mm used by Ecuador, and studios often print the wrong size unless the exact dimensions are stated in millimetres.
Fotos tomadas con una lámpara de escritorio de color blanco cálido que aleja el tono de la piel de la referencia: las oficinas de pasaportes latinoamericanas frecuentemente señalan el color en el mostrador de inscripción.
Uploading a photo whose background reads as off-white or cream once compressed — always verify the RGB values before submitting.
Submitting a photo older than 6 months even if you look the same — Ecuador Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Cancillería / Ministério das Relações Exteriores) — Passport Division matches EXIF dates against the application date when available.

Visa vs passport photo differences in Ecuador

The visa photo in Ecuador is 35×45 mm, while the passport photo is 40×40 mm. That size difference is enough to trigger rejection if you upload the wrong file, so always double-check which document you are preparing. You can also compare the alternate document on the dedicated Página de fotografía del pasaporte de Ecuador.

Países populares

Estados Unidos Canadá Reino Unido India Zona Schengen

Related countries

Colombia (35×45 mm)Perú (35×45 mm)Brasil (51 × 51 mm)

Preguntas frecuentes

Where do I apply for a passport in Ecuador?
Ecuador nationals apply through Ecuador 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 Ecuador passport photos?
Yes. Ecuador Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Cancillería / Ministério das Relações Exteriores) — Passport Division requires a white background at the 40×40 mm print size (square format). 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 official visa photo size for Ecuador?
The official Ecuador visa photo size is 35×45 mm, which equals 413×531 pixels at 300 DPI.

¿Qué antecedentes se requieren para una foto para la visa de Ecuador?
Ecuador visa photos require a white background with even lighting, no patterns, and no visible shadows.