Preparing for Your Peruvian Passport Photo
Learn what you need to know about getting your Peruvian electronic passport photo, how the official process works, and how the tool above can help you prepare.
How the Official Photo Process Works
When you apply for a Peruvian electronic passport, known officially as the pasaporte electrónico peruano, the official photo is captured digitally during your biometric enrollment[1]. The Superintendencia Nacional de Migraciones takes your photo directly at your appointment[1]. You do not need to bring a printed photo from home or from a photo studio because the authority captures the image on-site[1].
Because Migraciones takes the photo at the appointment, you do not need to bring a printed photo[1].
Understanding the Official Size and Specifications
Migraciones captures the passport photo at the appointment, and the authority does not publish a photo size for applicants[1]. The 35 × 45 mm size is a practical size used by this studio, not an official Peruvian passport requirement.
The authority does not publish an applicant photo size or background color[1]. The 35 × 45 mm size is a practical studio size for other uses, not an official passport specification.
Rules for Glasses, Headwear, and Facial Appearance
Even though the authority takes your photo at your appointment, you still need to know what is allowed on your face and head when you arrive[1]. The authority explicitly tells you to avoid glasses that obscure your eyes[1]. You should also avoid head coverings, fringe over your face, and facial piercings[1].
Follow Migraciones’ photo instructions at your appointment: keep hair off your face, remove headwear and facial piercings, and do not wear glasses or large frames that interfere with seeing your eyes[1].
Rules for Children and Minors
The Peruvian electronic passport is issued to minors as well as adults, meaning children of all ages can get their own travel documents[1]. If you are getting a passport for your child, the appointment photo is also captured directly by Migraciones[1].
The cited source covers adult passports. The supplied research found no separate applicant-supplied infant photo specification; it says the photo is captured at the Migraciones appointment.
How to Practice and Prepare at Home
Even though the official photo is taken at your appointment, you might want to check how you look or prepare a photo for another personal purpose[1]. You can use the tool above to crop an image quickly right in your browser[1]. Your photo never leaves your device, keeping your personal files completely private and secure[1].
If you need to picture a specific dimension for a different document or a personal project, the tool creates a sheet that you can print as an ordinary four by six inch photo at any local printing kiosk[1]. Just remember that your official Peruvian passport requires the on-site appointment capture, so use this preparation mainly for practice or other non-official needs[1].
Planning Your Appointment Visit
Getting ready for your passport appointment involves gathering your identification documents, paying the required fees, and scheduling your visit through the official channels[1]. While you do not need to bring a photo, arriving with a neat appearance and a clear face makes sure that the biometric capture session proceeds without delay[1].
Follow all instructions provided by Migraciones regarding your appointment time, required paperwork, and personal presentation[1]. By understanding that the photo is taken on-site, you can focus your energy on preparing your documentation and arriving on time for your scheduled visit[1].
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to bring a printed photo for a Peruvian passport?
No. The Superintendencia Nacional de Migraciones captures your photo digitally during your biometric enrollment appointment[1].
What size is a Peruvian passport photo?
Can I wear glasses in my photo?
No. The authority says to avoid glasses that obscure your eyes[1].
Are head coverings allowed?
No. You should avoid head coverings, fringe over your face, and facial piercings[1].
Who takes the official photo?
Migraciones takes the official passport photo at your appointment[1].