Preparing a Photo for Your Brazilian International Driving Permit (PID)
If you need a photo or want to check your image for a Brazilian international driving permit, you should understand the specific rules for this document.
Understanding the Brazilian International Driving Permit Photo
If you plan to drive abroad with a Brazilian document, you need the Permissão Internacional para Dirigir (PID). State and federal district traffic authorities issue this permit under authorization from SENATRAN[1].
The reviewed national source does not publish a separate crop size for the PID[1]. The PID photo is reused from the applicant's CNH, so the sources do not establish a 35x45 mm PID photo requirement.
How the PID Photo is Supplied
You might wonder how to submit your picture for this application. The PID photo is reused directly from your existing Brazilian CNH, which is your national driver's license[1].
The PID uses the applicant's existing CNH photo, so no separate photo is supplied for the PID[1]. The source does not publish a separate crop size.
Rules for Children and Age Exceptions
People often ask if children or infants need a photo for this permit. Infant rules are not applicable to the PID[1].
The PID is issued to CNH holders and uses the driver's existing CNH photo[1]. No separate PID photo is supplied.
Taking Photos at Home for Other Uses
Even though the official process reuses your CNH photo, you might want to take a practice picture at home for other personal purposes or to check your appearance. Face a window for soft, natural lighting that illuminates your face evenly. Ask someone else to take the picture instead of holding the camera out yourself, which can distort your facial features.
Keep the camera at eye level about one to one and a half meters away from your face for the best perspective. You can use the tool above to crop and check your image layout for other documents. This tool helps you frame your picture correctly right in your browser while keeping your personal files private.
Printing Your Photo at a Kiosk
The PID uses the applicant's existing CNH photo; the cited source does not describe a separate printed photo submission[1].
You can make a sheet that you can print as an ordinary 4x6-inch photo at a local store kiosk. Always check the exact printing guidelines provided by your local traffic authority to make sure your prints meet their expectations.
Common Reasons Photos Are Refused
The cited sources do not describe PID photo refusal rules. The PID photo is reused from the applicant's CNH[1].
You can check your driving licence data through the government service[2]. The cited source does not say an unclear or outdated photo requires a licence update before a PID application.
Checking Your Document Details Online
Before you apply for your international driving permit, you can verify your status online. The Secretariat of National Traffic provides online services to check your driving license data[2].
The service lets you consult your driving licence data online[2].
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a new photo for my Brazilian international driving permit?
No. The PID photo is reused from your existing Brazilian CNH, so no separate applicant photo is supplied[1].
What is the official size of the PID photo?
The authority publishes no single official size, but the studio uses 35x45 mm (1.38x1.77 in) as the size most often asked for[1].
What is the head height requirement for the PID?
The head height is not set by the authority[1].
Can children get a PID?
Infant rules are not applicable because the PID is issued to CNH holders based on their existing driver's license photo[1].
How do I submit the photo?
The submission method is printed[1], but you should confirm the exact process with the issuing traffic authority.