El Salvador

Salvadoran national ID photo (50.8×50.8 mm)

Required size: 50.8×50.8 mm (2×2 in). Your photo is processed on your device.

The issuing authority doesn't publish one photo size for this document, so the studio uses the size most often asked for. Check the current rules with the authority or organisation that issues it before you apply.

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Photo requirements

  • Size: 50.8×50.8 mm (2×2 in)
  • Head size: not set by the authority
  • Background: White
  • Privacy: Processed on your device; the photo is not uploaded

Background

Put an accepted colour behind you. This happens on your device.

Official specification

Official nameDocumento Único de Identidad (DUI)
How you hand it inPrinted photo or digital upload
Photo size50.8×50.8 mm (2×2 in)
Head height (chin to top of head)Not set by the authority
BackgroundWhite
GlassesTake them off, unless you can’t for medical reasons
Head coveringOnly for religious or medical reasons, with the face fully visible
ExpressionNeutral, mouth closed, eyes open

Preparing Your Salvadoran DUI Photo

Get your Salvadoran Documento Único de Identidad (DUI) photo ready by understanding what the issuing office requires. The tool above can help you crop and format your image.

Official Size and Guidelines

The cited sources do not state a DUI photo size[1][2]. A 50.8 by 50.8 millimeter (2 by 2 inch) crop is a common practical option, not an official requirement. Confirm current photo instructions with the RNPN.

The cited sources do not specify a head-height measurement[1][2]. Contact the RNPN if you need photo instructions.

Background and Where Photos Are Taken

One source describes photo capture at an automatic DUI kiosk; the other describes taking a photo through the online renewal platform[1][2]. Neither source specifies a photo size or background rule. A 2 by 2 inch crop is only a practical option.

The RNPN takes or captures the photo during in-person processing[1][2]. If you use online renewal systems, you may be allowed to take and submit your photo through the platform.

What the Rules Say About Glasses and Headwear

The cited RNPN sources do not state whether glasses are allowed[1][2]. If you normally wear prescription lenses, you may want to remove them to avoid glare or reflections that could obscure your eyes.

The cited sources do not specify rules for headwear[1][2]. Contact the RNPN if you need to know whether a head covering is permitted.

Age Requirements and Children

A DUI is issued to Salvadoran citizens from age 18. The cited sources describe DUI services but do not mention a child or infant version[1][2].

The cited kiosk source describes photo capture at an automatic kiosk for DUI renewals and replacements[1]. It does not describe first-time applications.

Taking Your Photo at Home

If you need a print for another purpose, the tool above can crop an image to 50.8 by 50.8 millimeters. This is a practical crop size, not an official DUI photo requirement.

Keep the camera at your eye level and ask a friend or family member to take the picture so you can keep a straight, neutral posture.

Stand facing a plain, light wall with no patterns or shadows behind you. Turn off the flash and use soft light from a window to prevent harsh shadows on your face. Look straight at the lens and keep your mouth closed with a neutral expression.

Preparing a Print Sheet

The cited sources do not specify that you need a separate printed photo for a DUI application[1][2]. If you need a print for another purpose, you can arrange a crop on a print sheet.

Take the print file to a local print kiosk and print it out on ordinary photo paper. Cut out the individual squares carefully using a sharp pair of scissors or a paper cutter.

What to Expect at the Office

At an automatic kiosk, you can capture your photo when renewing or replacing your DUI[1]. Arrive at the office with any required paperwork and identification ready.

The kiosk provides video tutorials and adjusts to your height for the photo[1]. Dress in clean, everyday clothes that contrast with the background.

Frequently asked questions

What is the official size of a Salvadoran DUI photo?

The cited sources do not state a DUI photo size[1][2]. A 50.8 by 50.8 millimeter (2 by 2 inch) crop is a practical option, not an official specification.

Can children get a Salvadoran DUI?

A DUI is issued to Salvadoran citizens from age 18. The cited sources do not discuss a child or infant version[1][2].

Does the RNPN take the photo for you?

Yes, the RNPN takes or captures the photo during in-person processing, though online renewal may let you submit your own[1][2].

Are glasses allowed in the photo?

The cited sources do not specify whether glasses are allowed[1][2]. Contact the RNPN to ask about its photo instructions.