Paraguayan National Identity Card Photo Requirements
Preparing for your Paraguayan identity card requires knowing how the issuing authority handles your photograph. Read this guide to understand how the process works and how you can prepare.
The Role of the Identity Authority
The Cédula de Identidad Civil is issued by the Policía Nacional del Paraguay through its Departamento de Identificaciones[1]. Check with the office about the steps for your application.
The identity authority’s published instructions do not state whether it captures the photo or requires you to bring one[1]. Check with the office before your appointment.
The authority lists application processes for Paraguayans and some foreign nationals[1]. Check which process applies to you and what documents you need before visiting.
Understanding Size and Dimensions
The authority publishes no official applicant photo size[1][2]. A 35 by 45 mm crop (about 1.38 by 1.77 inches) is a practical size, not an official requirement.
The sources do not give a required head height or other photo measurements[1][2]. Ask the office what to bring if it requires a photo.
Always confirm the current expectations with the issuing office if you have doubts about sizing[1][2].
Requirements for Children and Minors
The official sources provide no separate infant photo specifications[1][2]. Check the office’s instructions for a minor’s application.
The published instructions list application processes for children and adolescents, but do not describe photo capture[1]. Check the instructions for the minor’s specific application.
Check with the office about attendance and other steps for a child’s application.
Taking Practice Photos at Home
The published instructions do not say whether you must bring a photo or have one taken at the office[1]. You can take a practice photo at home if you wish.
Framing your practice shot helps you see how you look before your appointment. You can use the tool above to crop your practice image to the common 35 by 45 mm dimension.
When taking a practice photo, find a plain, light-colored background. Stand about two meters away from the camera and use soft, even lighting to avoid harsh shadows on your face. Ask a friend or family member to help you take the picture rather than using an arm's-length selfie. Keep your posture straight and look directly at the lens. This helps you check your appearance and expression ahead of time without any stress.
Preparing Prints for Personal Use
The published instructions do not describe how the photo is supplied[1]. For a personal copy, you can place a practice image on a four by six-inch template.
Take your digital template to a local printing kiosk and print it out as an ordinary photo. Cut the picture carefully along the border lines using sharp scissors.
This printed sheet is for personal use. The published instructions do not say whether you need to bring a photo or have one taken at the office[1][2]. Check with the office before your appointment.
Common Reasons Photos Are Refused
Follow the office’s instructions for your application[1].
Even for practice photos, common mistakes include bad lighting, heavy shadows behind your head, tilting your face, or wearing tinted glasses. Keep your expression neutral and your mouth closed if you want a realistic test image.
Follow the instructions provided by the Departamento de Identificaciones[1].
What to Expect at the Office
Check the Departamento de Identificaciones’ current instructions for the documents required for your application[1].
Follow the staff’s instructions about the application process[1].
Ask the office about any photo instructions before your visit.