Crop a photo to 40 × 50 mm — Bolivia passport
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Exact numbers for this document
| Parameter | What it must be |
|---|---|
| Print size | 40 × 50 mm |
| Pixels at 300 dpi | 472 × 591 px |
| Pixels at 600 dpi | 945 × 1181 px |
| Aspect ratio | 4:5 |
| Head, share of height | 70–80% of photo height |
| Background | Plain light background without textures or noticeable gradients. |
| Glasses | Clear glasses only, no reflections; sunglasses prohibited. |
| Head covering | Religious reasons only; must not cover the facial oval. |
What these millimetres work out to
- In a 40 × 50 mm frame a head band of 70–80% is 35–40 mm from the chin to the crown.
- Of the 50 mm of height that leaves 10–15 mm for the gap above the crown and the space below the chin together.
- At 300 dpi that is a head 413–472 pixels tall — below 413 px the file is too small to print, however good the crop is.
- Against the European 35 × 45 mm standard this frame is 1.14 times as wide, 1.11 times as tall and 1.27 times the area — a photo cut for one of the two cannot be reused for the other.
What this document is
In Bolivia the passport is processed by the Dirección General de Migración (DIGEMIG), which also books the appointments. Because of the way the passport system works, the application can only be made in person. Bolivians who live abroad apply at a Bolivian consulate run by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Cancillería).
How to crop it, in three steps
- 01
Upload a photo taken face-on, in even light
- 02
The tool finds the face and aligns the frame itself — check that the head lands in 70–80%
- 03
Save the 40 × 50 mm result — print it or attach it to the application
What we fix for free, and what AI fixes
Fixed for free
- Background. Replaced with the one this document asks for: plain light background without textures or noticeable gradients.
- Head tilt. Straightened if the head leans slightly to one side.
- Frame. Exactly 40 × 50 mm, by the document’s rules.
- A light shadow on one side of the face. Gently brightened.
- File and print sheet. A file to the document’s rules and a 10 × 15 or A4 sheet to print.
What can't be fixed for free, AI correction fixes
- Hard shadows and uneven light on the face.
- A smile, raised brows or a half-open mouth. Cropping keeps the face it was given.
- Too few pixels. If the original is smaller than 472 × 591 px, enlarging it only blurs the face.
- Clothing and pose. Shoulders out of frame, body turned away from the camera.
Glare on the lenses. Take the glasses off or turn away from the light source and shoot again.
Why these photos get rejected — and how to fix each one
Bolivia-specific things to know
- Bolivia's embassy in Mexico says the passport needs no photograph because it is taken at the embassy — while the free safe-conduct does take a colour passport-size photo on a white background.
- The new passport is printed at the Bolivian issuing centre in Washington and delivered in 15 days at the earliest.
Printing on a single sheet
3 × 2 frames fit on one 10×15 cm sheet — 6 copies from a single print.
Print at 100% scale, borderless, and turn off fit-to-page so each photo keeps its exact size.
10 × 15 cm · 4 × 6″Photos: 6 (3 × 2)
A4 · 21 × 29.7 cmPhotos: 28 (4 × 7)
Where these numbers come from
Source: Embassy of Bolivia in Mexico — Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bolivia (consular offices) and DIGEMIG. Last checked against the official page on 1 Oct 2026.
What the source confirms
- Embassy of Bolivia in Mexico, «Pasaporte y salvoconducto», the passport: a first step by e-mail to the consular section with the full name, the date of birth, the identity-card number and whether the applicant has a valid identity card or a birth certificate issued within 3 months; once the data are verified an appointment is assigned; the procedure is in person at the Consular Section with the expired passport (or one with six months or less of validity — for a loss or theft, a police report and a document proving Bolivian nationality), the valid identity card or an updated birth certificate (issued within 3 months), «NO se requiere fotografía, ésta se toma en nuestra oficina» and the proof of payment.
- Same page, the cost and the time: US$ 90, paid at any branch of Scotiabank to the account of the Embassy; the answer to the initial request takes up to 72 hours; the registration of the application takes 60 to 90 minutes; the new passport is delivered in 15 days at the earliest, printed at the issuing centre of Bolivia in Washington; a printed receipt allows following the case on the consular portal.
- Same page, the safe-conduct (salvoconducto): an appointment by e-mail; an identity document proving Bolivian nationality (a copy of the passport or identity card, a driving licence or another official Bolivian document); «one current passport-size photograph, in colour, on a white background, front view»; a police report in the case of loss or theft; an electronic reservation or an air ticket; free of charge, 30 minutes; the consular section receives applications on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays by appointment; the document is valid only for one entry to Bolivia, in emergencies.
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bolivia, «Pasaporte» (common page of the embassies and consulates): the electronic passport is processed by the Directorate General of Migration (DIGEMIG) in Bolivia and at the consular offices by nationals residing abroad; the lists for a new passport (adults and minors under 18), for loss or theft and for renewal name the identity card or the assignment of an identity number, the updated original birth certificate, the expired passport, the parents' documents and the consular fee — and no photograph.
Questions people ask before cropping
What size must a passport photo be in Bolivia?
40 × 50 mm. 70–80% of photo height.
How many pixels is 40 × 50 mm when printed?
472 × 591 px (300 dpi) · 945 × 1181 px (600 dpi).
How much of the frame should the head take?
70–80% of photo height.
What background does this document need?
Plain light background without textures or noticeable gradients.
What can’t be fixed here for free?
Hard shadows and uneven light on the face. A smile, raised brows or a half-open mouth. Cropping keeps the face it was given. Clothing and pose. Shoulders out of frame, body turned away from the camera. AI fixes this from the same photo — you see the result before paying.
How many photos fit on one 10×15 cm sheet?
3 × 2 frames fit on one 10×15 cm sheet — 6 copies from a single print.