Honduras Residence Permit Photo Guide
Get the correct photo size and details for your Honduras residence permit application to avoid common mistakes. Follow these rules to prepare your print properly.
Official Size Requirements
The INM lists a recent, front-facing printed photo for a Permiso Especial de Permanencia application[1][2]. The cited sources do not give a separate photo requirement for a carné de residencia.
For a Permiso Especial de Permanencia application, the INM lists a recent photo 6 cm high by 5 cm wide[1][2]. That is 50 × 60 mm (about 1.97 × 2.36 in).
Head Height and Framing Rules
The INM does not set a specific rule for head height in millimeters for this permit[1][2]. However, you should still frame your shot correctly so your face is easy to see. Stand squarely in front of the camera and keep your head straight.
Make sure your entire face from your chin to the top of your head is visible in the frame. Leave a little space around your shoulders and hair. Do not tilt your head up, down, or to the side when you take the picture.
Background and Lighting Guidelines
The INM lists a recent, front-facing photograph, 6 cm high by 5 cm wide, for a Permiso Especial de Permanencia application. It does not specify a background color[2]. Because the official rules do not name a required color, a clean and neutral background works best. Try to use a plain white or off-white wall if you have one available.
Good lighting helps the office staff see your features clearly. Face a large window with natural light to brighten your face evenly. Turn off overhead lights that create dark shadows under your eyes or chin.
Glasses, Expression, and Head Coverings
The official guidelines from the INM do not specify rules for glasses or headwear for this specific permit[1][2]. Even though the source does not ban glasses, frames can create glare and hide your eyes. It is usually smarter to take off your glasses before you take the photo.
The cited INM requirements do not specify an expression or whether the mouth should be closed.
Rules for Children and Infants
Families applying for residence permits need to follow rules for younger applicants too. The INM states that a photograph is required for each applicant, which includes babies and young children[2]. You cannot share a single photo for multiple family members.
The source does not list separate infant rules or size exceptions[2]. It requires a photo for each applicant[1][2].
Taking Your Photo at Home
You can take a practice photo at home with a phone or camera, then use the tool above to crop it. The INM source requires a recent, front-facing photo for the PEP application[1][2].
Keep the camera about one to one and a half meters away from your face. When you finish taking the picture, you can use the tool above to crop your image to the correct 50 by 60 millimeter dimensions.
Printing Your Photo at a Kiosk
For a Permiso Especial de Permanencia application, the INM lists a recent, front-facing printed photo[1][2]. The source does not specify digital submission rules for other residence documents.
Save this template sheet to your phone or a USB drive. Take the file to a local retail store or print kiosk. Print it out as an ordinary physical four by six inch photo, and then use scissors to cut out your permit photo along the edges.
Frequently asked questions
What is the official size for a Honduras residence permit photo?
Does the INM require a specific background color?
The INM lists a recent, front-facing photograph, 6 cm high by 5 cm wide, for a Permiso Especial de Permanencia application. It does not specify a background color[2].
Are glasses allowed in the photo?
Do babies and children need their own photos?
Yes, a photograph is required for each applicant, and there are no separate infant rules listed[2].