Understanding Your Ecuadorian Passport Photo Requirements
Getting your Ecuadorian passport ready means knowing what to expect when you apply for your pasaporte ordinario. Read on to learn about the rules set by the Dirección General de Registro Civil, Identificación y Cedulación and how the process works at the office[1].
Official Size and Guidelines
The official page does not publish passport photo dimensions or a head-height measurement[1]. The photo is captured at the issuing office[1].
The photo is captured at the issuing office; the official page gives face visibility rules but no background color or photo dimensions[1]. Applicants do not bring printed photographs[1].
The authority does not publish a physical photo size; it captures the photo at the issuing office[1].
Applicants do not bring printed photographs; the issuing office captures the photo[1].
Using the Tool for Practice
The office takes the official picture[1].
The official page does not publish photo dimensions[1].
You can practice framing at home, but the issuing office captures the official photo[1].
A home practice picture is not a substitute for the photo captured at the issuing office[1].
Glasses and Headwear Rules
Glasses are not allowed in the passport photo[1].
Headwear is permitted for religious or medical reasons only[1].
Remove your glasses for the photo. Headwear is permitted for religious or medical reasons only[1].
Glasses are not allowed in the photo[1].
Rules for Children and Minors
A child must be present; parent or guardian consent and attendance requirements apply[1].
The source says a child must be present and that parent or guardian consent and attendance requirements apply[1].
A child must be present; parent or guardian consent and attendance requirements apply[1]. Check the issuing office's instructions for the details.
A child must be present for the photo capture[1].
Taking Practice Photos at Home
The issuing office captures the official photo[1].
The issuing office captures the official photo[1].
You may practice at home, but the issuing office captures the official photo[1].
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What to Expect at the Office
When you arrive at the consulate or issuing office, staff members will guide you through the steps. The photo is captured at the issuing office directly[1]. You do not need to worry about printing or bringing your own copies because the staff handles the final capture[1].
The official page gives face-visibility rules but no background color or photo dimensions[1].
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Check the issuing office's instructions before your visit[1].
Document Submission Details
The authority captures the passport photo at the issuing office[1].
The official page gives face-visibility rules but no background color or photo dimensions[1].
The issuing office captures the photo, and applicants do not bring printed photographs[1]. Follow the issuing office's application instructions.
Check the issuing office's instructions before your visit[1].
Frequently asked questions
Can I bring my own printed passport photo?
No, the photo is captured at the issuing office[1].
What size is the Ecuadorian passport photo?
The authority does not publish a physical photo size; it captures the photo at the issuing office[1].
Do children need to attend the passport appointment?
Yes, a child must be present, and parent or guardian consent and attendance requirements apply[1].
Can I wear glasses in the photo?
No, glasses are not allowed[1].
Are head coverings permitted?
Headwear is permitted for religious or medical reasons only[1].