Brazil Passport Photo Requirements 2026
Complete guide to brazil passport photo specifications, size, background, and compliance rules. Updated 2026-01-10.
Brazilian passport photos must be 5x7cm with a plain white background, one of the larger photo formats required by any country. Glasses are no longer allowed in new passport applications, and no retouching or digital alteration of facial features is permitted. Digital submissions require 600x840 pixels at 300 DPI in JPEG format, with file sizes between 50 KB and 5 MB. These specifications are established by the Policia Federal, which processes all Brazilian passport applications at delegacias throughout the country. PassportPic generates photos that meet every Policia Federal requirement automatically, backed by our 100% acceptance guarantee.
Photo Specifications
| Photo Size | 5cm x 7cm |
| Pixel Dimensions | 600 x 840 pixels |
| Resolution | 300 DPI |
| Background Colour | White |
| Head Size | 60-80% of frame height |
| File Format | JPEG |
| File Size | 50 KB - 5 MB |
| Document Type | Passport |
Photo Requirements
Facial Expression
Neutral expression, looking straight at camera
Glasses
Not allowed in new applications
Head Covering
Not allowed unless for religious reasons
Additional Requirements
- Photo must be taken within the last 6 months
- Must be a front-facing colour photograph
- Background must be plain white
- No retouching or digital alteration of facial features
- Face must be fully visible without obstructions
- Infants and children must face the camera alone
Common Rejection Reasons
Wrong background
The background must be white — plain and uniform, with no patterns, textures, shadows, or other people visible. Stand about half a metre in front of the wall so your body does not cast a shadow onto it.
Head the wrong size or off-centre
Your head must occupy 60-80% of the frame height, centred, facing the camera square-on. Arm's-length selfies usually fail this measurement — have someone take the photo from 1.2–2 metres away, or use a tool that crops to the specification automatically.
Glasses problems
The rule for Brazil Passport photos: not allowed in new applications. Glare, tinted lenses, or frames covering the eyes are among the most common causes of rejected photos worldwide.
Wrong expression
Required: neutral expression, looking straight at camera. Smiling with visible teeth, raised eyebrows, or a tilted head can fail automated biometric checks.
Shadows or uneven lighting
Light must fall evenly across your whole face — no shadows on the face or the background, no glare or red-eye from flash. Face a window or place two light sources at 45° either side of your face.
Wrong size or file format
Prints must measure exactly 5cm x 7cm; digital submissions need 600x840 pixels in JPEG format. A photo that looks fine but is sized or compressed wrong is rejected automatically.
For the full list with fixes, read the 12 most common passport photo rejection reasons, or follow our step-by-step at-home photo guide to avoid them from the start.
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Last updated
2026-01-10