# Brazil Passport Photo Maker, 5x7 cm

Country: Brazil

Document: Passport

Page language: en

Page: [Brazil Passport Photo Maker, 5x7 cm](https://onedollarpassportphoto.com/br/passport/)

Requirements last verified: 2026-01-25

## Photo specifications

These are document-specific values from the page data. Printed and digital requirements may apply to different application routes; consult the guide and sources below.

| Requirement | Value |
|---|---|
| Photo dimensions | 50 × 70 mm |
| Photo paper | matte |
| Digital pixel dimensions | 591 × 827 px (see guide/source for applicability and minimum vs exact sizing) |
| Photo age | Taken within 6 months |

## Appearance and composition

- Background: Plain white background required
- Head size: Face must cover 70-80% of photo height (approximately 42mm from chin to top of hair)
- Expression: Neutral expression, eyes open, mouth closed
- Glasses: Not permitted.
- Even lighting; no harsh shadows.
- Filters, beauty modes and retouching are forbidden.
- Color photo.
- Head coverings are permitted for religious reasons; check the source for conditions.
- Uniforms are restricted; check the source for exceptions.
- No earphones or wireless devices.

## Common rejection reasons

- Wrong photo size — Must be 5x7cm (50x70mm), not the US 2x2 inch or European 35x45mm format

- Non-white background — Background must be plain white with no patterns or shadows

- Face partially covered — Accessories, ornaments, or hair cannot cover eyebrows or face shape

- Wrong head size — Face must cover 70-80% of photo with proper spacing at top

- Photo too old — Must be taken within the last 6 months

- Eyes closed — Eyes must be open and clearly visible (exception only for newborns)

## Source for the document requirements

[Source linked by the document page](https://www.gov.br/pf/pt-br/assuntos/passaporte/ajuda/duvidas_/documentacao/documentacao-fotografia-5x7-o-que-preciso)

The complete guide below includes additional sources and application-specific qualifications when available.

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- Digital photo download: $1 USD.
- Print-ready sheet download: $5 USD. Printing is separate.
- Optional human expert review: +$4.99 USD.

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Complete Guide

## Brazilian passport photo: 5×7 cm requirements and where to get one

What a compliant Brazilian 5×7 cm passport photo needs, how to shoot one that the Polícia Federal will accept, and a straight comparison of where to get it — cabine, loja de fotografia, or online.

Written by

Jake

Community & Writing, One Dollar Passport Photo

Reviewed by

Lisa

Expert Reviewer, One Dollar Passport Photo

Fact-checked & verified

May 27, 2026

## The official requirements

Brazil prints to 5×7 cm (50×70 mm), a size no other major country uses, so a leftover US or Schengen photo fails on dimensions alone. The full Polícia Federal spec:

-   **Size:** 5×7 cm (50×70 mm), portrait
-   **Background:** plain white, no patterns or shadows
-   **Head size:** face fills roughly 70–80% of the photo height — about 42 mm chin to crown
-   **Expression:** neutral, mouth closed, both eyes open and clearly visible
-   **Glasses:** not allowed — remove them, even prescription frames
-   **Accessories:** nothing covering the eyebrows, hairline, or face shape
-   **Recency:** taken within the last 6 months — must still identify you today
-   **Color:** color photo, even lighting, no filters

For a digital file (visa appendices, dual-national paperwork, RG renewals that accept upload), aim for 591×827 pixels at 300 dpi.

## How to take a compliant photo

The 50×70 mm format is taller than the US square — framing is the most common reason a self-shot Brazilian photo fails. The setup that works:

1.  Stand 1.5–2 metres from a plain white wall, with enough distance behind you that no shadow falls on it.
2.  Face a window — soft, even light from the front. Overhead light leaves shadows under the eyes and jaw.
3.  Have someone else take it from chest height, straight on. Selfies distort the face and almost always frame the head wrong.
4.  Look straight at the camera, neutral expression, hair clear of the eyebrows.
5.  Crop to 50×70 mm with the head filling 70–80% of the height — or upload the shot to a tool that crops and validates to the Brazilian spec for you.

## Why photos get rejected

The Polícia Federal and consular counters bounce the same handful of problems again and again. Each one, and the fix:

-   **Wrong size** — submitting a US 2×2 inch or European 35×45 mm photo. It must be 50×70 mm.
-   **Background not truly white** — cream, grey, or a textured wall reads as off-spec. Use a plain white wall or replace the background.
-   **Head outside the 70–80% window** — too small, too large, or too high in the frame. Re-crop, or re-shoot from the right distance.
-   **Face partly covered** — fringe over the eyebrows, large earrings, ornaments, or anything obscuring the face shape.
-   **Glasses left on** — automatic rejection. Take them off.
-   **Eyes closed or looking away** — both eyes must be open and looking at the camera (the only exception is newborns).
-   **Photo older than 6 months** — it must reflect your current appearance.

## What to wear (and not wear)

Brazil’s accessory rule is stricter than most: anything that changes the visible shape of your face (large frames, hair clips at the hairline, a thick headband) is a likely rejection, so strip those off before the shot.

**Avoid:** glasses of any kind, hats or caps, headphones, large earrings, ornaments that sit on the hairline or near the eyes, uniforms, and a white or very pale top that blends into the white background (wear a darker, solid colour instead).

**Fine:** ordinary everyday clothing, light makeup that keeps your everyday appearance, religious head coverings worn daily (with the face fully visible from forehead to chin), and medical devices like hearing aids worn every day.

## Where to get your photo

You can get a Brazilian 5×7 cm photo from a self-service booth, a photo shop, or online. Prices and trade-offs (in BRL):

| Where | Price | Appointment | Speed | Digital file |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Cabine fotográfica (mall / metro booth) | R$ 20–35 | No | A few minutes | Sometimes |
| Loja de fotografia (neighbourhood photo shop) | R$ 25–60 | No | Same day | Usually |
| Estúdio fotográfico | R$ 60–120 | Sometimes | Same day | Yes |
| Despachante / cartório (some locations) | R$ 30–50 | No | Same day | Sometimes |
| Online tool (this site) | ~R$ 5 (US$1) | No | ~2 minutes | Yes |

A neighbourhood loja is the dominant channel — they know the PF spec and will hand you prints sized correctly. Cabines are cheaper and faster but rarely give you a digital file. Online is the cheapest option and gives you a JPEG plus a print-ready sheet you can print at any photo lab. Whatever you choose, the photo only counts if it meets every rule above.

## Submitting your photo

How — and whether — you submit a printed photo depends on what you’re applying for:

**Brazilian passport at the Polícia Federal** — For applicants **aged 5 and over**, the PF captures the biometric photo at the service-centre appointment (agendamento). You do not bring a print. For applicants **under 5**, you must bring one printed 5×7 cm photo to the appointment, because young children are difficult to capture at the counter.

**Visa appendices, RG, CNH and consular paperwork** — Many Brazilian documents and visa applications still ask for a printed or digital 5×7 cm photo. Bring prints to the appointment, or upload the digital file where the portal accepts it.

**At a Brazilian consulate abroad** — Consulates apply the same 5×7 cm standard. Check the specific consulate’s page for whether prints, an upload, or both are required.

## Babies, kids & special situations

**Children under 5** are the group that most often needs a brought-from-home print, because the PF counter cannot reliably capture a moving toddler. Lay the child on a plain white sheet and shoot from directly above. Both eyes open, nothing in the mouth, no hands or arms in the frame.

**Newborns** are the only group whose photo is accepted with eyes closed.

**Religious head coverings** are allowed when worn daily for religious reasons; the face must stay fully visible from forehead to chin, with no shadow on the face.

**Glasses** are not permitted, even prescription. Take them off for the photo.

**Medical devices** such as hearing aids worn every day are fine.

### Sources & References

This guide is fact-checked against official government publications and updated regularly to reflect the latest requirements.

1.  \[1\]
    
    [Polícia Federal — Fotografia 5×7: o que preciso](https://www.gov.br/pf/pt-br/assuntos/passaporte/ajuda/duvidas_/documentacao/documentacao-fotografia-5x7-o-que-preciso)
    
    gov.br/pf
    
2.  \[2\]
    
    [Polícia Federal — Passaporte (visão geral)](https://www.gov.br/pf/pt-br/assuntos/passaporte)
    
    gov.br/pf