Brazilian National Identity Card Photo for Infants
If you need a Brazilian national identity card for your baby, you might need to supply a printed photo. This guide explains the official rules and how to prepare your photo correctly.
Official Size and Format Rules
Photo rules vary by state. In Minas Gerais, the office takes the photo, but a child who cannot pose without support may bring a 3x4 cm photo with a white background[1].
The cited sources do not set a national head-height rule. Check your state's instructions for the photo size and other requirements.
Rules for Infants and Young Children
Photo procedures vary by state. In Minas Gerais, the office takes the photo, but a child who cannot pose without support may bring a photo[1]. Espírito Santo asks children aged 0–3 to bring a 3x4 cm photo[2].
In Minas Gerais, the office takes the photo, but a child who cannot pose without support may bring a photo[1]. Espírito Santo asks children aged 0–3 to bring a 3x4 cm photo[2].
Background and Lighting
For a photo supplied in Minas Gerais, the background must be white[1].
The Minas Gerais guidance allows a photo when a child cannot pose without support; that photo must have a white background[1].
Taking the Photo at Home
Lay a clean white sheet flat on the floor or a bed if your baby cannot sit up yet. Place your baby safely on their back in the middle of the sheet.
Stand directly above your baby and hold the camera or phone parallel to the floor at about eye level. Make sure the lighting is bright and even across the face so shadows do not form under the chin or nose.
Wait until your baby looks toward the camera with a neutral expression before you take the picture. Take several test shots so you have a few clear options to choose from.
Checking Your Photo and Printing
If your local office asks you to supply a photo, check its instructions for the required size before cropping or printing.
The tool arranges your cropped photo onto a standard 4x6-inch photo template sheet. Save this sheet to your device and take it to any local photo printing kiosk to print it as an ordinary 4x6-inch photo.
Common Reasons Photos Are Refused
Check your local office's photo instructions before you apply. The sources listed here do not describe general photo rejection rules for dim lighting or shadows.
In Minas Gerais, the cited guidance requires a white background for a supplied photo[1]. It does not specify the other rejection grounds described here.
Frequently asked questions
What is the official photo size for a baby CIN in Brazil?
The CIN law specifies a 3x4 cm format. Photo requirements for infants vary by state, so check your local office's instructions.
Do I need to bring a printed photo for my baby?
What color should the background be?
The Minas Gerais page requires a white background[1].
How do I print the photo at home?
You can use the tool above to format your cropped photo onto a standard 4x6-inch template sheet, then print it at a local photo kiosk.
Does the authority set a specific head height rule?
No, head height is not set by the authority.