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The Challenge
Colombian visa applications require 3×4cm (30×40mm) photos — different from the 4×5cm passport format. Using passport-sized photos for visa applications causes rejection. Digital submissions require JPG format with white background.
Colombia visa photo is DIFFERENT from passport photo
- Visa: 3×4cm (30×40mm) — this tool
- Passport/Cédula: 4×5cm (40×50mm) — use separate passport tool
- Cannot use passport photo for visa application — dimensions don't match
- Digital submission to tramitesmre.cancilleria.gov.co requires JPG format
3×4cm format for all Colombian visa types
Colombian visa applications — including tourist visas, work visas, student visas, and residence visas (visa de residente) — all use the 3×4cm (30×40mm) photo format. Digital submissions through the Cancillería online portal (tramitesmre.cancilleria.gov.co) accept JPG format uploads. White background required for visa photos. This is a smaller format than the 4×5cm used for Colombian passports.
Colombian visa photo requirements
- 3×4cm (30×40mm) dimensions — NOT 4×5cm passport size
- White background, plain and uniform
- Frontal pose facing camera directly
- Taken within last 6 months
- Neutral expression, mouth closed, eyes open
- No glasses, sunglasses, or prescription glasses
- No hats or head coverings (religious exemptions apply)
- Colour photo in JPG format for digital submission
- No retouching, filters, or digital alterations
- Face clearly visible, no shadows on face or background
How to upload visa photo to Colombian portal
- Download single JPG file from this tool (709×945 pixels at 600 DPI)
- Log into Colombian visa portal at tramitesmre.cancilleria.gov.co
- Navigate to the photo upload section of your application
- Select your downloaded JPG file
- Verify the upload preview shows correct dimensions and white background
- Complete remaining visa application steps
Colombia visa (3×4cm) vs passport (4×5cm)
Visa types using this photo format
All Colombian visa categories use the 3×4cm photo format: Visitor visa (V), Migrant visa (M), and Resident visa (R). This includes tourist visas, business visas, work permits, student visas, retirement visas, investment visas, and digital nomad visas. The same photo specification applies regardless of visa subcategory.
Official Colombian Government Resources
Step-by-Step Workflow
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Specifications
- Photo Size
- 3×4 cm (30×40 mm)
- Resolution
- 709×945 pixels at 600 DPI
- Head Height
- ~30 mm (70-80% of frame)
- Background
- White
- Recency
- Taken within last 6 months
- Expression
- Neutral, mouth closed, eyes open
- Digital Format
- JPG
- Valid For
- Online visa, tourist visa, work visa, residence visa (visa de residente)
Best Practices
- Colombia visa photos are 3×4cm — different from 4×5cm passport photos
- White background only for visa photos (passport allows white or blue)
- No glasses of any kind — prescription and sunglasses both prohibited
- Digital JPG upload required for online visa applications
- Same 3×4cm format for all visa types: tourist, work, student, residence, digital nomad
- For passport or cédula photos, use the separate 4×5cm Colombia Passport Photo tool
Frequently Asked Questions
What size is a Colombian visa photo?
3×4cm (30×40mm). This is smaller than the 4×5cm passport format. All Colombian visa types use this same size.
Can I use my passport photo for Colombian visa?
No. Passport photos are 4×5cm, visa photos are 3×4cm. Different dimensions — using the wrong size causes rejection on the online portal.
What background for Colombian visa photos?
White only. Unlike Colombian passport photos which accept white or blue, visa photos require white background.
What digital format for Colombian visa upload?
JPG format uploaded to tramitesmre.cancilleria.gov.co. Resolution: 709×945 pixels at 600 DPI.
Does the same photo work for all Colombian visa types?
Yes. Visitor (V), Migrant (M), and Resident (R) visas all use identical 3×4cm specifications. One photo works for tourist, work, student, retirement, investment, and digital nomad visas.
Can I wear glasses in Colombian visa photos?
No. Colombia prohibits all glasses in visa photos — both prescription and sunglasses must be removed.