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SourceEmbassy of Bolivia in Mexico — Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bolivia (consular offices) and DIGEMIG
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Quick answer: The recommended Bolivia passport photo size is 40 × 50 mm. Plain light background without textures or noticeable gradients. Head occupies 70–80% of photo height. Neutral expression, clear lenses only, no glare. Last verified .
Requirements
| Format | 40 × 50 mmICAO 9303: 35 × 45 mm |
|---|---|
| Head height | 70–80% of photo height |
| Background | Plain light background without textures or noticeable gradients. |
| Pose | Strictly full face, head without rotation or tilt, shoulders level. |
| Expression | Neutral expression, mouth closed, eyes open. |
| Glasses | Clear glasses only, no reflections; sunglasses prohibited. See full rules → |
| Lighting | Shadows on the face and background not permitted. |
| Head covering | Religious reasons only; must not cover the facial oval. |
| Attire | Neutral clothing, shoulders visible, without uniform or distracting accessories. |
| File format | JPEG · sRGB / 24-bit |
| Millimetres | 40 × 50 mm |
|---|---|
| Centimetres | 4 × 5 cm |
| Inches | 1.57 × 1.97″ |
| Pixels at 300 dpi | 472 × 591 px |
| Pixels at 600 dpi | 945 × 1181 px |
For a Bolivian passport applied for at the Embassy of Bolivia in Mexico the embassy says «no photograph is required; it is taken in our office». The applicant first e-mails the consular section for an authorisation (full name, date of birth, identity-card number and whether there is a valid identity card or a birth certificate issued within 3 months), is given an appointment and attends in person with the expired passport — or one with six months or less of validity —, the valid identity card or an updated birth certificate and the proof of payment; the cost is US$ 90, the registration takes 60 to 90 minutes and the new passport is delivered after 15 days at the earliest, printed at the Bolivian issuing centre in Washington. For the safe-conduct (a document valid for one entry to Bolivia in emergencies) the embassy does ask for «one current passport-size photograph, in colour, on a white background, front view». The Foreign Ministry's common page for consular offices explains that the electronic passport is processed by the Directorate General of Migration (DIGEMIG) in Bolivia and at the consular offices abroad, and its lists name no photograph; no size or face rule is given.
Examples and mistakes
One compliant example next to the six most common rejection causes for Bolivia passport applications. These are the differences that most often determine whether a document photo is accepted.
Typical reasons a photo is rejected under the rules Embassy of Bolivia in Mexico — Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bolivia (consular offices) and DIGEMIG publishes: what is wrong and what to change.
| Reason | Fix |
|---|---|
| Applying for the passport without the e-mail authorisation and the appointment | The authorisation e-mail, then the appointment in person. |
| A passport with more than six months of validity left, or no valid identity card or recent birth certificate | An expired passport (or one with six months or less) and the valid identity card or a birth certificate from the last 3 months. |
| A safe-conduct application without a current colour passport-size photograph on a white background, front view | One current colour passport-size photograph, white background, front view. |
How to take it
Background: plain light
The tool puts in the required background. Stand half a metre from a plain light wall, face a window and shoot without flash — then there are no shadows on your face or on the wall.
Head: 70–80 % of the photo height
Camera at eye level, about a metre away; head and shoulders in the shot. The tool crops it to 40 × 50 mm.
Clear lenses only, no glare
If you wear glasses, check the shot: no glare on the lenses, eyes clearly visible.
Neutral expression, mouth closed, eyes open
Look straight into the lens with your head level; keep hair away from your eyes and eyebrows.
An ordinary selfie will do: we fix the background, light and framing ourselves — to this document's rules. The preview is free.
Head straightHold the phone at eye level and your head straightens by itself.
Face uncoveredMove your hair away so your eyes and eyebrows show.
No glare on glassesStand so that no light reflects in the lenses.Printing and submission
| 10 × 15 cm · 4 × 6″ | 6 (3 × 2) |
|---|---|
| A4 · 21 × 29.7 cm | 28 (4 × 7) |
Print at 100% scale, borderless, and turn off fit-to-page so each photo keeps its exact size.
A Bolivian passport is applied for at a Bolivian consular office (here the embassy in Mexico) by appointment after an e-mail authorisation; the photograph is taken at the office, and only the safe-conduct takes a printed photo.
Goethe 104, Colonia Anzures, Mexico City
No photograph for the passport — it is taken at the office; a colour passport-size photo on white for the safe-conduct.
Authority page| Authority | Embassy of Bolivia in Mexico — Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bolivia (consular offices) and DIGEMIG |
|---|---|
| Source | ICAO biometric portrait baseline |
| Verified |
Questions
No — the embassy says no photograph is required because it is taken at its office.
One current passport-size photograph in colour, on a white background, front view.
US$ 90, paid at a Scotiabank branch; the passport is delivered in 15 days at the earliest.
The recommended size for the Bolivia passport photo is 40 × 50 mm. The head occupies 70–80% of the photo height.
Plain light background without textures or noticeable gradients. No gradients, textures, shadows or objects behind the subject are permitted. The tool removes background shadows automatically, but starting with a flat, evenly lit wall gives the best result.
Yes. Stand in front of a flat, plain wall in good natural light, face the light source and use the rear camera of your phone with a 3-second timer. The tool handles the crop, background normalisation and compliance check against the Bolivia biometric standard.
Most passport authorities require the photo to be taken within the last six months. Do not reuse an older portrait even if your appearance has not changed.
Anfas.Pro provides a 14-day full refund if the photo is rejected by the Bolivia authority and you supply the official rejection notice. See the refund policy page for the exact process.
Clear glasses only, no reflections; sunglasses prohibited. In practice, the biometric scanner at submission points flags even minor lens glare that looks fine to the naked eye. Removing glasses before shooting is the only option that eliminates the risk entirely.
40 × 50 mm = 4 × 5 cm = 1.57 × 1.97 inches. At 300 dpi that is 472 × 591 pixels; at 600 dpi, 945 × 1181 pixels.
Religious reasons only; must not cover the facial oval. The face must stay fully visible from chin to forehead and on both sides, with no shadow across it.