Paraguayan passport photo (35×45 mm)

Official Size and Requirements

The issuing authority publishes no single official size; the studio uses the size most often asked for. For many applications, a common practical size is 35 x 45 mm, or about 1.38 x 1.77 inches.

Because official dimensions are not set by the authority for this document, you should confirm the exact measurements with the issuing office or organisation before you begin.

The sources describe in-person biometric capture for diplomatic, official, and consular passport processes^[1]. Confirm the procedure for your passport type with the issuing office.

The 35 x 45 mm size is a common practical crop, not an official requirement. Check with the issuing office before paying for prints.

In-Person Biometric Capture

The sources do not specify a photo size for ordinary passports. Source^[1] requires in-person biometric capture for the passport processes it describes; confirm the steps for your passport type with the issuing office.

The tool above can help you check a practice photo or prepare a copy for personal use. Source^[1] describes in-person biometric capture for certain passport processes.

The Policía Nacional del Paraguay, Departamento de Identificaciones publishes requirements for certain passport processes^[2]. Check with the office about the process for your passport type.

Background and Lighting

The sources do not list a background-colour or lighting rule for ordinary passport photos. For a practice photo, face a window for soft, natural light.

Keep the camera at eye level, roughly one to one and a half meters away from your face. Ask someone else to take the picture for you to avoid distortion from an outstretched arm.

Try to stand a little bit away from the wall to avoid casting dark shadows behind your head. Good lighting helps you see your features clearly and lets you practice keeping a neutral look.

Rules for Children and Infants

The sources do not list separate child or infant photo rules for ordinary passports. Source^[1] describes in-person biometric capture for the passport processes it covers; check the procedure for the applicant’s passport type.

If you are preparing a young child for an appointment, check the requirements with the office handling the passport application.

Ask the office handling the application how young children should attend and what to expect.

Printed Versus Digital Submission

The official sources reviewed do not provide a photo file-size limit or pixel dimensions. Check the issuing office’s instructions for the submission process^[1][2].

You can use the tool above to arrange your image into a standard 4x6-inch sheet layout for easy printing at a local kiosk if you need a photo for personal records.

Printing at home or at a local shop gives you physical copies to keep in your wallet or use for other personal paperwork.

Before You Go to the Office

The sources do not state whether applicants for ordinary passports must bring a photo. Source^[1] describes in-person biometric capture for certain passport processes; confirm the instructions for your passport type.

Instead, focus on getting your documents, identification papers, and appointment details ready before you leave home.

Check the office’s instructions before you go.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

A common mistake when taking practice photos at home is standing too close to the camera, which makes your nose look too big.

Another frequent error is relying on overhead room lighting, which creates deep shadows under your eyes and chin.

For a practice photo, natural daylight from a window can help you see your features clearly.