Preparing Your Argentine Seafarer's Book Photo
Getting your Libreta de Embarco in Argentina requires specific photo sizes and styles. Use the tool above to help format your prints correctly.
Understanding the Size and Requirements
For a first-issue Libreta de Embarco, the checklist asks for four color photos in right three-quarter profile on a light blue background[1]. A related merchant marine checklist specifies three front-facing 4 × 4 cm photos on light blue for certain paperwork[2]. The first-issue checklist does not specify photo dimensions.
The first-issue checklist does not set a head-height measurement[1]. Check the checklist for your specific procedure to make sure you bring the exact number of copies needed for your appointment with Prefectura Naval Argentina[1][2].
Background and Profile Options
The first-issue checklist specifies color photos in right three-quarter profile against a light blue background[1]. Alternatively, the related merchant marine checklist specifies front-facing 4 by 4 cm carnet photos on light blue[2].
Check which procedure you are filing and follow its photo instructions for pose and background[1][2].
Rules for Glasses and Headwear
The related merchant marine checklist specifies photos without glasses[2]. The first-issue checklist does not state a glasses rule[1].
The cited checklists do not specify a headwear rule[1][2]. The related merchant marine checklist asks for photos without glasses[2].
Taking Your Photo at Home
You can take your picture at home before you print it out. Stand facing a plain light blue wall or hang a plain light blue sheet behind you to match the background requirement[1][2].
Ask a friend or family member to use a digital camera or phone. Keep the camera at your eye level and stand about one to one and a half meters away from the lens. Good lighting helps your face show clearly without harsh shadows.
Face the correct direction based on your specific application form. Turn your body and head slightly to the right for the three-quarter profile, or look straight ahead if your paperwork asks for a front-facing view[1][2]. Keep your mouth closed and maintain a neutral expression while your helper takes several test shots.
Preparing and Printing Your Sheet
For the related merchant marine process, you can crop a practice image to 4 × 4 cm[2]. Follow the first-issue checklist for its photo format[1].
If you prepare a photo for printing, check the checklist for your specific procedure for the required format and size[1][2].
If you print photos, check their dimensions against the instructions for your specific procedure before submitting them.
Common Reasons Photos Are Refused
The related merchant marine checklist specifies photos without glasses[2].
Another common reason for refusal is the wrong background color or incorrect profile angle. Make sure you follow the specific instructions for a light blue backdrop and the correct head angle for your specific merchant marine paperwork[1][2].
Watch out for shadows falling across your face or the background behind you. Uneven lighting or a backdrop that is not truly light blue can cause the authority to reject your prints.