Chilean Passport Photo Requirements and Preparation
Read about the official process for your Chilean passport photo and find out how you can practice your photo at home.
Official Size and Guidelines
The authority page does not state a passport photo size[1]. The commonly used studio crop is 35 × 45 mm (1.38 × 1.77 in), but it is not an official requirement.
You should always confirm the exact dimensions with the issuing office or organisation before your appointment to avoid any surprises[1]. Furthermore, the head height is not set by the authority[1]. Because official instructions can update over time, checking the latest details directly with the issuing body is a smart step before you start your application process[1].
Where Your Photo Is Taken
For a Chilean passport, you do not bring a finished photograph from home. Instead, you attend an in-person appointment at the Servicio de Registro Civil e Identificación[1]. The Registro Civil captures the photo during this appointment as part of your standard processing[1].
The reviewed authority page does not state a photo size or background rule[1]. The authority captures the photo during the appointment[1].
Rules for Minors and Children
For applicants under 14, book an appointment using the minors option[1].
The authority takes the photograph at the appointment for children as well[1]. You do not need to bring a pre-printed photo for a minor when applying through official channels because the staff captures the child's image on site just as they do for adults[1].
Using the Browser Tool to Practice
Since the authority takes the official picture during your visit, you might wonder why you would format an image at home. You can use the tool above to rehearse, check a photo, or prepare a copy for other uses.
The tool helps you crop your pictures easily in your browser so your image never leaves your device. It formats your pictures to standard sizes and makes a sheet you can print as an ordinary 4 by 6 inch photo at a kiosk.
What the Authority Page Leaves Unspecified
The reviewed authority page does not state a photo size or background rule[1]. The authority captures the photo during the appointment[1].
Because the staff handles the camera during your visit, you do not need to worry about meeting strict amateur photo rules for the official application[1]. Always check the official website for any new updates before you go so you know what to expect at your appointment[1].
Preparing Prints at a Kiosk
If you want to print a practice sheet for personal use or fun projects, you can take a photo at home and use the tool above to arrange it on a standard 4 by 6 inch template.
You can save the sheet to your phone or a USB drive and print it at any local photo kiosk just like an ordinary vacation picture. Remember that this printed copy is strictly for your own use or practice, because the official passport office takes its own photo during your appointment[1].
Frequently asked questions
Who takes the photo for a Chilean passport?
The Servicio de Registro Civil e Identificación captures the photograph during your in-person appointment[1].
What size is a Chilean passport photo?
Can I bring my own photo from home?
No, the Registro Civil takes the photo during the appointment for both adults and minors[1].
What are the rules for children under 14?
For applicants under 14, you must book an appointment using the minors option, and the authority takes the photograph at the appointment[1].
Does the authority specify background colours?
The reviewed authority page does not state a photo size or background rule[1].