Colombia National ID Card Photo (Cedula de Ciudadania)

A compliant Cedula de Ciudadania photo follows the unified biometric standard set by Colombia's Registraduria Nacional del Estado Civil. The same 4x5 cm specification applies to both the national ID card and the passport, so getting it right once covers two of your most important documents. The goal is simple: a photo built precisely to the official measurements that is accepted on your first submission.

Colombia's standard has an unusual peculiarity most applicants miss: the background is normally pure white (#FFFFFF), but a light blue background is required only for people with white, grey, or very sparse hair, so the hairline stays clearly distinguishable. The framing is also exact, not approximate — the head must measure 27 mm from chin to crown with a 9 mm margin above the head. Clothing should be dark and formal. Most importantly, the in-person procedure at a Registraduria office typically requires three printed copies of the same photo, and self-supplied prints are accepted.

• Size: 40x50 mm (472x591 px), portrait orientation
• Background: pure white #FFFFFF (light blue only for white or sparse hair)
• Face height: fills 54-66% of the frame; head 27 mm with a 9 mm top margin
• Expression: neutral, mouth closed, eyes open and looking at the camera
• Glasses: not allowed
• Headwear: forbidden — no hats, caps or scarves
• Clothing: dark, formal; recent photo taken within the last 6 months

• Common reasons photos are rejected in Colombia:
• Wrong background colour — using blue when white is required, or white for someone with sparse white hair
• Incorrect head size — face too large or too small, breaking the 27 mm / 9 mm margin rule
• Glasses or reflections — even thin frames or lens glare cause refusal
• Light or patterned clothing that blends into the white background and weakens contrast

You do not need a studio. Upload a normal photo and it is automatically cropped and adjusted to the exact Registraduria standard — correct dimensions, head height and background. You see a free watermarked preview before paying anything, so you can confirm it looks right first. Every order is covered by an acceptance guarantee: if your photo is rejected, we redo it free or refund you. You pay only for the final, ready-to-print file — formatted so you can print the three copies the procedure requires.