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Every Nicaragua 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

Nicaragua
National ID card 40 × 50 mm Driving licence 40 × 50 mm Passport 40 × 50 mm Residence card 40 × 50 mm Visa 40 × 50 mm Work permit 40 × 50 mm

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

Need a document photo for Nicaragua? Below are all 6 formats we prepare for Nicaragua (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 Nicaragua 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? Nicaragua

Here is a detail that surprises even document specialists: the Nicaraguan passport is engineered with 89 distinct security features, including holograms, watermarks and two-dimensional barcodes, and is reportedly one of the least forgeable travel documents on Earth. For a small Central American nation, that is a remarkable feat of identity engineering. The same country also gave its money a turbulent life, slashing zeros off its banknotes twice in the chaotic late 1980s, when overprinted notes climbed all the way to one million cordobas. From near-unforgeable passports to million-cordoba bills, Nicaragua's documents tell a vivid story of identity, money and survival.

  • Passport security The Nicaraguan passport packs 89 separate security features, including holograms, watermarks and two-dimensional barcodes, and is reportedly one of the least forgeable documents in the world.
  • Passport power As of April 2025 the Nicaraguan passport ranked 41st on the Henley Passport Index, opening 127 destinations to its holders without a prior visa.
  • Passport validity Validity is tied to age: Nicaraguans aged 16 and over receive a ten-year passport, while children under 16 get one valid for just five years.
  • Currency origin The cordoba, introduced in 1912, is named after conquistador Francisco Hernandez de Cordoba, the founder of Nicaragua's historic cities of Leon and Granada.
  • Hyperinflation During the late-1980s monetary chaos, Nicaragua overprinted banknotes up to one million cordobas, then in 1988 swapped the old currency for a new one at a brutal 1,000-to-1 rate.
  • Currency today Each cordoba splits into 100 centavos, and since January 2024 the central bank has fixed it at 36.6243 to the US dollar, retiring the old crawling-peg system that devalued it 5% every year.
  • Statehood Nicaragua declared independence from Spain in 1821, joined the Federal Republic of Central America, then became a fully separate nation in 1838 when it seceded from the union.
  • English chapter In 1856 American adventurer William Walker seized the presidency of Nicaragua and briefly declared English an official language before being driven out the following year.
  • Natural record Lake Nicaragua, the largest lake in Central America at over 8,000 square kilometres, is famously home to bull sharks that swam in from the sea up the San Juan River.

Sources: Nicaraguan passport (Wikipedia) · Visa requirements for Nicaraguan citizens (Wikipedia) · Henley Passport Index · Nicaraguan cordoba (Wikipedia) · Central Bank of Nicaragua (Wikipedia) · History of Nicaragua (Britannica) · William Walker (Britannica) · Demographics of Nicaragua (Wikipedia)

FAQ

Which Nicaragua documents can I make a photo for?
We currently support 6 Nicaragua formats: Passport, National ID card, Visa, Residence card and 2 more. Each has its own page with the exact requirements.
Are the Nicaragua photo sizes official?
Yes. Every size, background and head proportion follows the official Nicaragua 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 Nicaragua 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 Nicaragua 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 Nicaragua 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.
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