Chile Photo Requirements for Passports, IDs, Visas, and Licences
Get exact photo sizes for your Chilean passport, identity card, driver licence, visitor visa, temporary residence, or permanent residence application using the tool above.
Overview of Chilean Document Photos
Different documents in Chile require different photo dimensions, submission formats, and rule bases. Some applications rely on official sizes set by law, while others use common sizes without a single official rule. You can prepare your pictures easily with the tool above to match what officials expect.
The site covers several specific Chilean documents. These include the Chilean passport photo (35×45 mm), the Chilean child passport photo (35×45 mm), the Chilean identity card photo (35×45 mm), the Chilean driving licence photo (24×31 mm), the Chilean visitor visa photo (50.8×50.8 mm), the Chilean temporary residence photo (35×45 mm), and the Chilean permanent residence application photo (35×45 mm).
Passports and Child Passports
The listed passport photo size for adults and children is 35×45 mm, a common size rather than a single official size. Confirm the photo instructions with the passport office before submitting it.
The passport size is 35×45 mm, which is a common size with no single official size set by the issuing authority[1]. Head height requirements are not set by the official source[1].
Identity Cards
The listed identity card photo size is 35×45 mm, a common size rather than a single official size. Check the current instructions from the issuing office before submitting a photo.
The identity card photo size is 35×45 mm, treated as a common size with no single official size[2]. Head height has no set requirement from the authority[2].
Driving Licences
The listed official photo size for a Chilean driving licence is 24×31 mm[3].
The listed driving licence photo size is 24×31 mm[3]. The supplied facts do not specify whether submission must be printed, digital, or both, so check with your municipality.
Visitor Visas
If you apply for a visitor visa to enter Chile through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, you must submit a square photo[4].
The listed visitor visa photo size is 50.8×50.8 mm[4]. Check the application instructions for the accepted submission format; the cited source does not establish both printed and digital submission.
Temporary and Permanent Residence
The Servicio Nacional de Migraciones handles temporary and permanent residence applications[5][6]. The supplied facts list digital photo submission for both; check the instructions for your application for current upload requirements.
The temporary residence photo is 35×45 mm on a common size basis and is submitted digitally[5]. Similarly, the permanent residence application photo is 35×45 mm on a common size basis and uses digital submission[6]. Head height rules are not set for either residence type[5][6].
Taking the Photo at Home
You can take your ID or passport photo at home using a digital camera or smartphone. Stand about two metres away from a plain white or light-coloured wall to avoid harsh shadows behind you. Ask a helper to take the picture instead of using arm length for a selfie, because selfies distort facial features.
Turn on bright, even light facing your face directly. Avoid standing under heavy overhead lights that cast dark shadows under your nose and eyes. Wear everyday clothes that contrast well with the background.
Checking Your Photo and Print Size
Upload your image to the browser tool on this page to crop it to the correct dimensions for your specific Chilean document. Keep your head straight, look directly into the camera lens, and keep a neutral facial expression with your mouth closed.
If you need a physical print, check the final image file dimensions before printing on standard photo paper. Measure the printed result with a physical ruler to confirm it matches the exact width and height required.
Frequently asked questions
What size is a Chilean passport photo?
A Chilean passport photo is 35×45 mm, which is a common size with no single official size set[1].
Are digital photos accepted for Chilean identity cards?
The supplied facts list a common 35×45 mm size for an identity card photo. Check the issuing office’s instructions for current requirements.
What are the dimensions for a Chilean driving licence photo?
The official driving licence photo size is 24×31 mm[3].
How do I submit photos for temporary residence in Chile?
Temporary residence photos are submitted digitally at 35×45 mm[5].
What is the size for a Chilean visitor visa photo?
The visitor visa photo size is 50.8×50.8 mm[4].
How should I prepare for taking a photo at home?
Stand near a plain wall in good lighting, look straight ahead, and ask a helper to take the picture instead of taking a selfie.