Crop a photo to 35 × 45 mm — Panama passport
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Exact numbers for this document
| Parameter | What it must be |
|---|---|
| Print size | 35 × 45 mm |
| Pixels at 300 dpi | 413 × 531 px |
| Pixels at 600 dpi | 827 × 1063 px |
| Aspect ratio | 7:9 |
| 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 35 × 45 mm frame a head band of 70–80% is 31.5–36 mm from the chin to the crown.
- Of the 45 mm of height that leaves 9–13.5 mm for the gap above the crown and the space below the chin together.
- At 300 dpi that is a head 372–425 pixels tall — below 372 px the file is too small to print, however good the crop is.
What this document is
Panamanian passports are issued by the Autoridad de Pasaportes de Panamá (APAP), and the procedure is done in person. For a first passport the applicant brings a birth certificate marked as valid, revenue stamps worth 3 balboas and a valid cédula, the Panamanian identity card.
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 35 × 45 mm result — print it or attach it to the application
Do not confuse it with another Panama document
Panama does not use one frame for everything. This page is about passport — 35 × 45 mm. The documents below are cut to a different size, so a file prepared here will not fit them.
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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 35 × 45 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 413 × 531 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
Panama-specific things to know
- Panama asks for photographs «taken vertically» on a «strictly white» background and says no white clothing — and no smile, no fringe and no piercing; the consulates differ on the number of prints (two in Houston, four in Berlin).
- Both ears must show and the hair must be behind them or tied up; women's earrings are limited to small ones and men's are banned.
Printing on a single sheet
4 × 2 frames fit on one 10×15 cm sheet — 8 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: 8 (4 × 2)
A4 · 21 × 29.7 cmPhotos: 36 (6 × 6)
Where these numbers come from
Source: Passport Authority of Panama — consular missions in Houston and Berlin. Last checked against the official page on 1 Oct 2026.
What the source confirms
- Consulate of Panama in Houston, «Renovación de pasaportes»: renewals for adults and minors and passports for loss or theft are handled at the consulate, in person or by post, after sending PDF copies of the valid ID card (cédula), the passport (valid or expired) and the completed forms; payment online by Visa or Mastercard, and by post a $100.00 money order to the Consulate of Panama; the processing takes about 3 weeks; first-time passports are handled strictly at the offices of the Passport Authority in Panama and the consulate is not authorised to process them.
- Same page, the photographs of an adult: two recent biometric colour photographs, front view, taken vertically, on a strictly white background, passport size, showing both ears; no white clothing; women — no large earrings or accessories (headbands, flowers; only small earrings), no plunging necklines, no sleeveless shirts, face and ears uncovered, no wigs, hair behind the ears or tied up and not in high hairdos, no glasses or coloured contact lenses, no facial expression (smiles), no hair or fringe on the forehead, no piercing anywhere on the face; men — no makeup, no earrings, no loose long hair, no loose buns, no glasses or coloured contact lenses, no facial expression, no piercing.
- Same page, minors and the forms: a minor's application takes the application form, a copy of the passport, a copy of the juvenile ID card or the birth certificate, two recent biometric colour front-view photographs on a white background, passport size (no white clothing), the authorisation of both parents (or the form «in the absence of a parent») and the parents' identification; a minor over 13 signs the application and completes the fingerprint and signature forms; for a lost passport a loss declaration form; the passport may be sent by post with a prepaid tracked envelope.
- Embassy of Panama in Germany (Berlin), «Requirements for the renewal of passports» (PDF): the application with the full name, the ID number, the date and place of birth and the particulars, signed exactly as on the ID card in blue ink; four recent biometric colour front-view photographs on a white background — women: no plunging necklines, no sleeveless shirts, face and ears uncovered, no wigs, no glasses or coloured contact lenses; men: no earrings, long hair tied, no loose buns, no glasses or coloured contact lenses; a copy of the first page of the last passport; a copy of the valid ID card (or a certification of the Electoral Tribunal); the data form with fingerprints and signature (from 13 years); the fee shown is B/. 100.00 for a 32-page passport.
Questions people ask before cropping
What size must a passport photo be in Panama?
35 × 45 mm. 70–80% of photo height.
How many pixels is 35 × 45 mm when printed?
413 × 531 px (300 dpi) · 827 × 1063 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?
4 × 2 frames fit on one 10×15 cm sheet — 8 copies from a single print.