# 🇪🇨Ecuador ID Card Photo

Country: Ecuador

Document: ID Card

Page language: en

Page: [🇪🇨Ecuador ID Card Photo](https://onedollarpassportphoto.com/ec/id/)

Requirements last verified: 2026-01-29

Applies to: Understanding the ID card photo standard and preparing before your photo is taken at the issuing office.

Does not apply to: Supplying your own photo. The issuing office photographs you on site; outside photos are not accepted for the ID card.

The issuing office takes the photo in person. Applicants cannot supply their own photo for this document.

## 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 | 35 × 45 mm |
| Photo paper | glossy |
| Photo age | Taken within 6 months |

## Appearance and composition

- Background: Plain white background required with no shadows or patterns
- Head size: Head must cover 70%-80% of the photo from chin to top of head
- Expression: Neutral expression, both eyes open, looking directly at the camera
- 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.

## What to expect at your appointment

Understanding the ID card photo standard and preparing before your photo is taken at the issuing office.

[Read the official requirements](https://www.registrocivil.gob.ec/emision-de-cedulas-de-identidad-para-ecuatorianos-2/)

## How to prepare

Sort these before your appointment and the photo passes first time.

-   Wearing glasses or sunglasses — No glasses of any kind are allowed in Ecuador cédula photos, including prescription glasses and contact lenses
-   Face or ears partially covered — Hair, accessories, or head coverings must not obscure any part of the face or ears
-   Non-white background — The background must be plain white with no shadows, textures, or patterns
-   Excessive jewelry or piercings — Piercings, diadems, and oversized earrings (exceeding 20% of ear size) are not permitted
-   White or light-colored clothing — Wearing white creates no contrast with the required white background
-   Shadows on face or background — The photo must be evenly lit without shadows obscuring facial features
-   Photo not recent — The photo must reflect your current appearance, taken within the last 6 months

## Common rejection reasons

- Wearing glasses or sunglasses — No glasses of any kind are allowed in Ecuador cédula photos, including prescription glasses and contact lenses

- Face or ears partially covered — Hair, accessories, or head coverings must not obscure any part of the face or ears

- Non-white background — The background must be plain white with no shadows, textures, or patterns

- Excessive jewelry or piercings — Piercings, diadems, and oversized earrings (exceeding 20% of ear size) are not permitted

- White or light-colored clothing — Wearing white creates no contrast with the required white background

- Shadows on face or background — The photo must be evenly lit without shadows obscuring facial features

- Photo not recent — The photo must reflect your current appearance, taken within the last 6 months

## Source for the document requirements

[Source linked by the document page](https://www.registrocivil.gob.ec/emision-de-cedulas-de-identidad-para-ecuatorianos-2/)

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