Nicaragua Passport Photo — Exact DGME Standard
Get a Nicaragua passport photo built to the exact DGME 40×50 mm standard — correct size, white background, and proper face framing — ready for first-time acceptance.
- Meets ICAO 9309
- SSL-secured payment
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| Delivery | File by email right after payment |
|---|---|
| Included | Photo + self-print sheet — free |
| Guarantee | Rejected? Refund or free redo |
| Standard | Meets ICAO 9309 |
| Payment | Secure (SSL) · Visa · Mastercard |
| Privacy | GDPR · photos deleted automatically |
A better photo is needed
- Good even lighting, no shadows
- Face straight, neutral expression, mouth closed
- Plain light background
- Camera at eye level, not too close
A document photo is a headache of its own
A Nicaragua Passport photo has strict requirements, and a mistake costs time and money. We’ll show you how to pass on the first try.
It gets rejected
Wrong size, background or cropping — and the system returns the application.
Expensive and slow
A trip to a photo studio means a queue, time and €7–12 for a reshoot.
Confusing requirements
Exact size, head height, light background, facial expression — easy to get wrong.
Redo it all over
Rejected — take another photo, pay and submit again. Round and round.
«PhotoID24 does it all for you: upload an ordinary photo — get a ready file exactly matching the official requirements.»
A ready photo in three steps
A compliant Nicaragua Passport photo in a couple of minutes: upload a selfie and we professionally fit the 40 × 50 mm size, background and margins to the official requirements.
Upload a photo
Camera or gallery.
We prepare it
White background, the exact size and resolution for your document.
Download and submit
Pay and get the ready file by email — for 5,99 €. Free re-edits until your document is accepted.
Ordinary photo → ready for submission
We remove the background and clutter, set the framing and lighting — keeping your face without «beautifying».
Your face stays yours — we do not change features, only the background, lighting and framing.
Your Passport photo: what matters
A Nicaragua passport photo must conform to the specifications set by the Direccion General de Migracion y Extranjeria (DGME) — the government authority responsible for issuing travel documents and overseeing immigration. Submitting a photo that already meets the exact standard from the start means your application moves through review without delays or repeat visits to the office.
Nicaragua's DGME requirements include several details that applicants frequently overlook. The rules require that ears be fully visible and uncovered — not partially hidden by hair or a collar. More unusually, the DGME explicitly prohibits any visible earrings or jewelry in the photo; even small stud earrings are grounds for rejection, which surprises many applicants used to more lenient standards elsewhere. Additionally, the DGME typically requires two to four printed copies of the photo with a passport application, so it is worth printing several copies at the correct dimensions rather than a single one. The photo must also have been taken within the last six months — older images are rejected regardless of technical quality.
Official Nicaragua passport photo requirements:
- Size: 40×50 mm (945×1181 px at 600 dpi)
- Background: plain white (#FFFFFF) — no shadows, gradients, or patterns
- Face framing: front-facing, head approximately 34 mm tall (about 68% of the 50 mm frame height)
- Expression: neutral, mouth closed, eyes open and clearly visible
- Glasses: not permitted
- Headwear: not permitted (religious coverings may be accepted with supporting documentation)
- Ears: must be fully uncovered and visible
- Jewelry: no earrings or any visible jewelry
- Recency: taken within the last 6 months
Common reasons Nicaragua passport photos are rejected:
- Earrings or other jewelry visible — the DGME prohibition covers even small stud earrings
- Ears obscured by hair falling across the sides of the face
- Background not pure white — off-white, cream, light grey, or shadows behind the head are all rejected
- Incorrect face scale — head too small or too large; face must fill approximately 68% of the frame height
- Photo taken more than six months before the application date
Upload a clear, forward-facing photo and it is automatically prepared to the exact DGME dimensions — correct 40×50 mm size, pure white background, and the right face-to-frame ratio. Before you pay, you receive a free watermarked preview to confirm the result looks correct. If the printed photo is nonetheless rejected at the DGME office, we redo it at no charge or issue a full refund. You pay only for the final file.
How we make your Passport photo meet the official standard — Nicaragua, 40 × 50 mm
Every photo is prepared against the official requirements for your document — not a generic template. Here is what that means in practice:
- 1We crop and size your photo to the exact millimetre and pixel dimensions the authority requires.
- 2We check the background, head position, gaze and lighting, and flag glasses or head coverings that are not allowed.
- 3We match the rules to the specific document and country, citing the official source of those requirements.
- 4If anything does not meet the standard, you get a free re-do or your money back.
What an accepted Passport photo looks like
Nicaragua · 40 × 50 mm. Tap any requirement to see what it means on a real photo.
- Size
- 40 × 50 mm · 945 × 1181 px
- Background
- White plain
- Head in frame
- 60–70%
- Glasses
- Not allowed
- Facial expression
- Neutral, mouth closed
- Headwear
- Not allowed
- File
- JPG · ≤ 2 MB
Print size is 40 × 50 mm and the digital file is 945 × 1181 px.
Official requirements source: municipio.co.ni
Requirements verified: 08.2026
A digital photo is normal, and it gets accepted — Nicaragua, 40 × 50 mm
You do not need a trip to a studio. Authorities accept any Passport photo that meets the official requirements — what matters is the standard, not where the photo was made. We match that standard exactly.
The standard is what counts
Officials check your photo against the rules — size, background, head position and lighting — not where you took it.
Part of official processes
Many passport, visa and ID services let you upload a digital photo or submit a print — both are fine when they meet the spec.
Same result as a studio
We prepare your file to the exact official measurements, so it is accepted just like a professional studio photo.
And you are covered
If a photo is ever rejected for not meeting the requirements, we redo it for free or refund you.
How to take a good photo
The most common reasons a Nicaragua Passport photo gets rejected — and how to avoid them. Compare good and bad shots.
1Format and freshness
A color photo taken no more than 6 months ago.
2Lighting and background
Even light with no shadows on the face; a plain light background, without glare.
3Head position
Face head-on, head centered, no tilt or turn.
4Facial expression
Neutral, mouth closed, eyes open and looking at the camera.
5Glasses and accessories
No glasses (especially sunglasses); eyes fully visible, without glare.
6Headwear
Only for religious reasons and not covering the face — the face fully visible.
7Clothing
Ordinary everyday clothes; no uniforms or face-covering clothing.
What those who already got their photo say
Real stories from people who submitted documents with a photo from our service.
Took a selfie on my phone and a minute later had a proper passport photo. Accepted with no problems.
I was worried about the size and background, but it came out exactly right. Saved me a trip to the studio.
Simple and fast. The free preview let me check everything before paying.
Did it at home in the evening. Looked professional, no issues at the office.
Honestly easier than I expected. Uploaded a photo, downloaded the correct one. Done.
Great for the kids — no need to drag them to a studio. The background came out clean and even.
Three ways to get a Passport photo
A professional online service, a local photo studio, or editing it yourself — here is how they compare.
| What matters | PhotoID24 | Photo studio | Editing it yourself |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meets the official standard | Yes | Yes | No |
| Tuned to this exact document | Yes | Depends | No |
| Free re-do if something is off | Yes | No | Depends |
| Done from home, no trip | Yes | No | Yes |
| Ready in minutes | Yes | Depends | Depends |
| Clear, affordable price | Yes | No | Yes |
Nicaragua Passport photo price
No extra plans. Pay only if the result works for you — preview is free.
- Exact size and background for your document standard
- High resolution — for online submission and printing
- Free re-edits until your document is accepted
- Link by email, securely stored for 7 days
Money back if the photo is rejected
A print-ready sheet is included — print it yourself at any photo kiosk or online service (Walmart, CVS, CEWE, Boots, Rossmann, etc.). Listed services are not affiliated with us. Want ready prints delivered? Add them at checkout. Where to print a document photo →
- Meets ICAO 9309
- SSL-secured payment
- GDPR · photo auto-deleted
- Refund if photo rejected
- Visa · Mastercard
Guarantee for your Nicaragua Passport photo
We are confident in the result. If the photo is still rejected — send us a screenshot and we will refund your payment within 48 hours. No arguments.
- Refund within 48 hours
- Only a screenshot of the rejection is needed
- Money back to your card
Common questions about Nicaragua Passport photos
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Your photo is protected
A photo is personal data, so we handle it carefully and in line with GDPR. We process it only to prepare the document and delete it within clear deadlines.
- Only with consentWe process the photo only after your explicit consent before upload.
- Auto-deletionWe delete the source photo within a day, the ready file after 7 days.
- No sharing with third partiesYour photos are not sold or used to train any third-party systems.
- Deletion on requestYou can ask to delete your data at any time — with a single request.
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