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Requirements

Photo size40 × 50 mm  (1.57 × 1.97 in)
Head heightThe authority does not publish a head-height figure.
BackgroundPlain white
File formatjpg
RetouchingNot allowed. The photo must not be digitally altered beyond cropping.
Background replacementNot allowed. Shoot against a wall of the required colour.
Where to take itYou can take this photo yourself.

Source: Canciller. Rules change — check the issuing authority before you submit.

How the citizenship photo is submitted

Submission

  • Online application: upload a digital photo.
    la foto debe ser cargada en formato JPG cancilleria.gov.co

Rules the authority states for this photo

Questions

What size is a Colombia citizenship photo?
40 × 50 mm (1.57 × 1.97 in).
Can I take a Colombia citizenship photo with my phone?
Yes. PhotoSpec crops to 40 × 50 mm and checks the framing before you save. Photos are processed on the phone and are not uploaded.

How it differs from other Colombia documents

  • Visa — size 40×50 mm here, 30×40 mm there

Take your Colombia citizenship photo

Processed on your phone. Photos are not uploaded.