Crop a photo to 51 × 51 mm — Costa Rica visa
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Exact numbers for this document
| Parameter | What it must be |
|---|---|
| Print size | 51 × 51 mm |
| Pixels at 300 dpi | 602 × 602 px |
| Pixels at 600 dpi | 1205 × 1205 px |
| Aspect ratio | 1:1 |
| 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. |
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 51 × 51 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 51 × 51 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 602 × 602 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
Costa Rica-specific things to know
- Costa Rica asks for the visa photograph at 5 cm × 5 cm — a square print — glued on the first page of the form, not stapled or attached loose.
- The authorised visa is valid for 60 days counted from the day of the appointment, and the consulate states it cannot change this under any circumstances.
Printing on a single sheet
2 × 2 frames fit on one 10×15 cm sheet — 4 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: 4 (2 × 2)
A4 · 21 × 29.7 cmPhotos: 20 (4 × 5)
Where these numbers come from
Source: Consular Section of the Embassy of Costa Rica in Colombia — Directorate General of Migration and Foreigners (DGME). Last checked against the official page on 1 Oct 2026.
What the source confirms
- Embassy of Costa Rica in Colombia, «Requisitos — visa autorizada por la DGME» (May 2023, for Colombian citizens): the visa authorised by the DGME is valid for 60 days counted from the day of the appointment, a period that cannot be modified; documents — the completed visa application form printed on two letter-size sheets, one page per sheet, on white paper, not stapled, with the signature centred in black ink without touching the borders; one colour photograph of the face, 5 cm × 5 cm, on a white background, passport size, glued in the space on the first page of the form; the original passport valid at least three months from the planned date of entry; a copy of the main page; a flight itinerary or reservation in the applicant's name (the tickets need not be bought) or bus reservations for entry by land; the original of two bank receipts of USD 50.00 for a single deposit in Colombian pesos.
- Same sheet, the appointment and the entry: the appointment is requested in the consulate's online system; the sheet has a section on the requirements of entry into Costa Rica.
- Embassy of Costa Rica in Colombia, «Requisitos — visa para múltiples ingresos» (September 2023): the consular section only receives the documents by e-mail and forwards them to the DGME in San José; the visa is granted for one year, only for work reasons and only to people who apply through companies registered with the DGME; the answer can take more than six months; documents — the completed form on two sheets, one colour photograph of the face of 5 cm × 5 cm on a white background glued on the form, the original passport valid three months, an apostilled copy of its main page, an apostilled certificate of criminal records for migration purposes and further documents of the company.
Questions people ask before cropping
What size must a visa photo be in Costa Rica?
51 × 51 mm. 70–80% of photo height.
How many pixels is 51 × 51 mm when printed?
602 × 602 px (300 dpi) · 1205 × 1205 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?
2 × 2 frames fit on one 10×15 cm sheet — 4 copies from a single print.