Paraguay Biometric Photo Size
35×45 mm, ICAO 9303
How should a Paraguay passport photo look?
Paraguay requires a 35×45 mm white-background photo for the cédula de identidad civil (national ID card) and for the ICAO-compliant biometric passport. The photo must be submitted within six months of the capture date. The same standard applies to citizens and permanent residents alike.
Photo Size
35×45 mm
Head Ratio
70%
Eye Position
56% from bottom
Top Margin
3-5 mm
Background Color
White
Standard
ICAO 9303
Requirements & Notes
Paraguayan photo follows ICAO standards. White background required.
The bodies that set the spec
The specification for the cédula de identidad civil is published by the Dirección General del Registro Civil del Estado Civil de las Personas. Passport applications are handled by the Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores. Both agencies require a 35×45 mm white-background photo.
Workflow after the shoot
The frame is loaded into PhotoID Studio and the Paraguay preset is selected; the app aligns the face, cleans the background to pure white and exports 35×45 mm at 300 DPI. The same print can be used for both the cédula and the passport. If an Argentine or Brazilian visa format is needed from the same frame, switch the preset and re-export.
Capture setup and direction
Seat the customer 1.5-2 m in front of the white backdrop with shoulders parallel to the camera. Camera on a tripod, lens at eye level. Cue: "chin slightly back, mouth closed, eyes fully open, neutral expression". Religious head coverings are accepted as long as the face is not obscured.
Reasons for rejection at Registro Civil and the Foreign Ministry
• A non-white background: grey, cream or coloured backdrops are rejected. • A photo older than six months from the capture date. • A smile, visible teeth or an open mouth. • Glasses glare or tinted lenses. • Head too small in the frame or not centred.
For studios in Asunción and other cities
Studios in Asunción handle steady cédula and passport renewal demand throughout the year. The PhotoID Studio Paraguay preset produces the 35×45 mm white-background standard automatically, with no additional configuration required.
Used For
- Passport
- Cedula identity
- Visa
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Frequently asked questions
- What size is a Paraguay passport photo?
35×45 mm on a plain white background. The wrong size or a coloured background will cause rejection.
- Can the same photo be used for the cédula and the passport?
Yes. Both documents use the same 35×45 mm white-background standard, so a single print covers both.
- How long is the photo valid?
The photo must be submitted within six months of the capture date.
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