Bolivian national identity card photo (35×45 mm)

Official Size and Guidelines

The Servicio General de Identificación Personal publishes no single official physical crop size for the printed identity card portrait^[1]. Because of this missing official specification, photo studios most often use thirty-five by forty-five millimeters, which equals 1.38 by 1.77 inches. You should always confirm these dimensions with your local office before starting any official paperwork.

Official rules focus heavily on biometric data collection rather than standard print dimensions^[1]. Knowing that the authority handles the final picture helps you plan your visit properly. Always check for updated announcements directly from the issuing agency before you go.

When studios prepare a standard print for general use, they stick to the common 35 by 45 mm layout. This size fits many standard holders and matching document folders. Double-check all local instructions to make sure your documents match current standards.

How SEGIP Takes Your Photo

Official regulations state that SEGIP captures your biometric portrait directly in person during your enrollment appointment^[1]. Because the authority takes the official photo itself, you cannot submit a home-printed picture for the final card. The tool above can still help you prepare and rehearse a photo for your own records or different needs.

SEGIP captures the portrait during biometric enrollment^[1]. The source does not describe the equipment or staff process, or say that bringing an outside photo results in refusal.

The supplied official facts establish in-person biometric portrait capture, but do not state that fingerprints or digital signatures are captured at the same time^[1].

Background and Lighting Requirements

Official regulations specify that the physical identity card carries a color photograph on a white background^[1]. When you take practice photos at home, look for a plain white wall without patterns or shadows. Face a window with soft natural light to keep your face evenly lit and clear.

For a practice photo, use even light and look toward the camera. The official rules supplied here specify the card’s white background, but do not state an expression requirement^[1].

For practice photos, check that the background looks plain and white. The regulation specifies a white background for the card photograph^[1].

Rules for Glasses and Headwear

The official regulation does not specify rules for glasses or headwear^[1]. Ask SEGIP if you are unsure what to wear for enrollment.

The official regulation does not specify whether glasses are allowed^[1]. Ask SEGIP if you are unsure whether to wear them.

The official regulation does not specify rules for head coverings^[1].

Requirements for Children

Special identification rules apply when you bring children to get their documents^[2]. Children under three years old provide a plantar print instead of a standard fingerprint^[2]. Children aged three and older provide a fingerprint, and their identity card also includes a photograph^[2].

The supplied rules do not give child-specific photo instructions beyond the age-based biometric requirements^[2].

Children under 3 provide a plantar print; children aged 3 and older provide a fingerprint. The identity card includes a photograph^[2].

Preparing Your Photos at Home

You can crop and format your pictures easily with the tool above for personal practice. Keep in mind that SEGIP requires in-person biometric capture for the official card^[1]. Use the tool to check framing, lighting, and size for other valid projects.

Practicing at home helps you learn how to pose and position your shoulders correctly. You can test different lighting angles before visiting a professional studio or government office. Review your digital drafts to find the most flattering and clear framing.