# Colombia Cedula Photo Maker, 40x50 mm

Country: Colombia

Document: ID Card

Page language: en

Page: [Colombia Cedula Photo Maker, 40x50 mm](https://onedollarpassportphoto.com/co/id/)

Requirements last verified: 2026-01-26

## 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 | 40 × 50 mm |
| Photo paper | glossy |
| Photo age | Taken within 6 months |

## Appearance and composition

- Background: Plain white background. For people with white or very light hair, use light blue background instead.
- Head size: 70-80% of photo height (35-40mm from chin to crown)
- 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

- Wearing light-colored clothing — Dark or strong-colored clothing is required; white or light colors cause rejection

- Wrong head size — Face must occupy 70-80% of photo height (35-40mm from chin to crown)

- Hair covering ears — Hair must be tucked behind ears for proper facial visibility

- Photo not frontal — Face must be completely straight-on; tilted or side-angle photos are rejected

- Poor biometric quality — Blurry photos or poor lighting that prevent facial recognition validation

- Wrong background color — Must be plain white (or light blue only for white/light-haired individuals)

## Source for the document requirements

[Source linked by the document page](https://www.registraduria.gov.co/-Cedula-de-ciudadania-.html)

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

## Create a photo with One Dollar Passport Photo

The service sizes, crops and checks a photo for the selected document. Its output settings are service choices, not additional government requirements.

- 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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