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Every Colombia document photo format: Passport, National ID card, Visa, Residence card and 2 more. Compare all 6 official sizes and make the one you need from a selfie — preview free.

Requirements verified: 04.08.2026

Colombia

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Document Size Background Glasses Headwear File
Driving licence 40 × 50 mm White plain Not allowed Not allowed JPG · ≤ 2 MB
National ID card 40 × 50 mm White plain Not allowed Not allowed JPG · ≤ 2 MB
Passport 40 × 50 mm White plain Not allowed Not allowed JPG · ≤ 2 MB
Residence card 40 × 50 mm White plain Not allowed Not allowed JPG · ≤ 2 MB
Visa 30 × 40 mm White plain Not allowed Not allowed JPG · ≤ 300 KB
Work permit 40 × 50 mm White plain Not allowed Not allowed JPG · ≤ 2 MB

Need a document photo for Colombia? Below are all 6 formats we prepare for Colombia (Passport, National ID card, Visa, Residence card and 2 more) — each made from your selfie to the exact official size, background and head proportions.

Use the comparison table to check the size, background colour and rules (glasses, headwear) for every Colombia document at a glance, then open the one you need. Each format shows a free watermarked preview first; you pay only for the final file.

Did you know? Colombia

In September 2018, at the inaugural eID Forum, the Colombian passport was crowned the most secure passport in the world. That booklet most travelers tuck away without a second glance is engineered like a vault: embossed and fluorescent holograms that are almost impossible to forge, a machine-readable zone, and since 2015 an embedded chip storing the holder's fingerprints and photo. A scannable barcode pushes each citizen's data straight to airport migration servers before they reach the desk. For a document carried by 53 million people, it quietly outranked far wealthier nations on pure security engineering.

  • Passport security In September 2018 the Colombian passport was recognized as the world's most secure passport at the first eID Forum, thanks to its embossed and fluorescent anti-forgery holograms.
  • Biometric chip Since September 2015 every Colombian passport carries an embedded chip storing the holder's fingerprints, photo and personal data, with a barcode that uploads details to airport migration servers in advance.
  • Travel access As of 2025 the Colombian passport ranked 39th on the Henley Passport Index, granting visa-free or visa-on-arrival entry to roughly 132 destinations.
  • Citizenship Under Article 96 of the 1991 Constitution, a Colombian by birth can never be stripped of nationality, so acquiring a second passport never costs them their Colombian identity.
  • Currency origin The Colombian peso replaced the Spanish colonial real in 1837 at a rate of one peso to eight reales, and was only later decimalized into 100 centavos.
  • Vanished coin The peso is still officially divided into 100 centavos, but runaway inflation ended all centavo minting back in 1984, leaving the subdivision purely theoretical.
  • Emeralds Colombia accounts for an estimated 70-90% of the world's emerald market, and its Muzo mine yielded the 11,000-carat Fura emerald, the second-largest ever found.
  • Biodiversity Colombia is one of Earth's most biodiverse nations and hosts more bird species - over 1,900 - than any other country on the planet.
  • Many names Since declaring independence on 20 July 1810, the country has changed its official name seven times before settling on the Republic of Colombia.

Sources: Henley Passport Index · Wikipedia: Colombian passport · Wikipedia: Colombian nationality law · Wikipedia: Colombian peso · Wikipedia: Colombian emeralds · Wikipedia: Colombian War of Independence · UNFPA: Colombia population · R4V: Venezuelan refugees and migrants

FAQ

Which Colombia documents can I make a photo for?
We currently support 6 Colombia formats: Passport, National ID card, Visa, Residence card and 2 more. Each has its own page with the exact requirements.
Are the Colombia photo sizes official?
Yes. Every size, background and head proportion follows the official Colombia requirement for that document. We re-verify the parameters regularly.
When do I pay?
Only after you see the preview and it matches the requirements. Trying another photo is free.
What size photo does Colombia need?
For Passport the photo is 40 × 50 mm; the other formats and their sizes are in the comparison table above. We crop and scale your selfie to the exact size automatically.
What background colour do Colombia document photos need?
They need a plain white background with even lighting and no shadows. We replace your background automatically to match the requirement.
Can I wear glasses in a Colombia document photo?
As a rule glasses should be removed so the eyes are clearly visible without glare; head coverings are usually accepted only for religious reasons and must not shadow the face. The exact rule is shown on each document page.