Bolivia Passport Photo — Exact SEGIP Standard

A Bolivia passport photo that clears the desk at SEGIP or a Bolivian consulate must meet a precise set of official requirements. Our service automatically prepares your photo to the exact SEGIP-recognised standard — white background, correct head height, and the right file dimensions — so your application moves forward without delays or costly retakes.

One important detail to check before you print: Bolivian official sources list two different size conventions depending on where you apply. SEGIP's domestic guidance frequently references a 3×3 cm photo for in-office document applications, while the internationally used Bolivia passport-book standard calls for 40×50 mm (945×1181 px at 300 DPI, approximately 600 DPI for the printed copy), with the head occupying roughly 34 mm of frame height and a 5 mm crown-to-top margin. At domestic SEGIP offices the photo is often captured on-site, so a self-supplied photo may not be needed at all. For consular applications abroad, a self-supplied photo following the 40×50 mm spec is the standard expectation. We strongly recommend confirming the exact size requirement directly with the SEGIP office or consulate where you will submit. We can prepare your photo to either specification.

• Size: 40×50 mm (945×1181 px) — the standard passport-book format
• Background: plain white (#FFFFFF), evenly lit, no shadows
• Face coverage: head fills 60–74% of the frame height
• Expression: neutral, mouth closed, eyes open and looking directly at the camera
• Glasses: not permitted
• Headwear: not permitted except for religious reasons, and must not obscure the face
• Photo age: taken within the last 6 months
• Print: 2 copies on matte or semi-gloss photo paper recommended

• Common reasons Bolivia passport photos are rejected:
• Wrong size submitted: submitting a standard 35×45 mm or 2×2 inch photo when the issuing office expects 40×50 mm (or vice versa) — always verify with your specific SEGIP office or consulate
• Coloured or off-white background: any cream, grey, or patterned background is rejected; the background must be pure white
• Glasses worn in the photo: Bolivia's SEGIP standard prohibits spectacles entirely, even with non-reflective lenses
• Shadows on the background or face: uneven lighting that creates shadows behind the head or across facial features is a frequent cause of rejection at SEGIP offices

Upload your own photo and it is automatically prepared to the exact Bolivia passport standard — correct crop, white background, and proper head positioning. You receive a free watermarked preview before any payment so you can see the result first. Pay only for the final downloadable file, ready to print at home or at a photo lab. If the photo is ever rejected by the issuing authority, we will redo it at no charge or issue a full refund — that is our acceptance guarantee.