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Brazil Passport Photo Maker

A Brazilian passport photo is 50 × 70 mm (5 × 7 cm) — larger than the global standard, similar to Canada — with a pure white background. JPG for digital, taken within six months. Both ears must be visible, neutral expression, no glasses. The same photo works for the RG (national ID) and CNH (driving licence).

R$257.25is the 2026 fee for a Brazilian 10-year adult passport —·Polícia Federal

Updated May 22, 2026·Verified against Brazil official passport spec · headshot research team

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Brazil passport photo at a glance

Physical size	50 × 70 mm (5 × 7 cm)
Pixels @ 300 DPI	591 × 827
Head height	ICAO standard (70-80%)
Background	Fundo branco
Accepted formats	JPG
Passport fee (2026)	R$257.25 (adult, 10-year)
Processing time	6 working days standard
Studio cost	R$25 to R$50 at any photo studio
Official source	gov.br

What the rules actually say

Brazil's 50 × 70 mm passport photo specification is unusual for Latin America — most neighbouring countries use the global 35 × 45 mm standard. Brazil's larger format was adopted in 2010 when the new biometric passport launched and has been maintained for the RG (national ID) photo as well.

The pure white background requirement is strict. Brazilian photo studios use professional backdrops or printed white panels for ID photos — home-shot photos against a wall often fail because the wall photographs as off-white or has visible texture. The safe path is a calibrated studio shoot for R$25-R$50.

Applications are lodged at any Polícia Federal office. Book online at gov.br/pf, attend the appointment with the printed photos and supporting documents, and the new passport arrives by registered mail in 6 working days. Same-day urgent service is available for medical emergencies.

From abroad, the same 50 × 70 mm specification applies at Brazilian consulates. The major Brazilian consulates worldwide (NY, London, Lisbon, Tokyo, Buenos Aires, Madrid, Miami) have on-site photo services or partnerships with nearby studios.

Top reasons Brazil passport photos get rejected

Background not pure white
Photo not 50 × 70 mm (5 × 7 cm)
Smile or non-neutral expression
Wearing glasses, hats, or hair accessories
Both ears not visible

Where to apply for your Brazil passport

Apply at any Polícia Federal office. https://www.gov.br/pf/pt-br/assuntos/passaporte →

Studio alternative: R$25 to R$50 at any photo studio. The photo from this tool meets the same published spec — print on photo paper at home or at a drugstore for the same compliance result.

Related countries

If you also need a passport photo for a neighbouring or related country, the spec usually differs slightly. Here are the closest matches:

Mexico passport photo — 35 × 45 mm, fondo blanco

Privacy: what we do with your photo

The Brazil passport photo maker runs entirely in your browser. Cropping, scaling, and background colour replacement happen on your device using the Canvas API. The background-removal step uses our private worker server, processes the image in memory only, and deletes it immediately after returning the cutout — no logs, no storage, no training data.

Page URL: https://freeheadshot.org/tools/passport-photo/brazil. Spec verified against gov.br on 2026-05-22.

Questions, answered

Brazil Passport Photo Maker — frequently asked questions

Is the Brazilian passport photo 5 × 7 cm or 50 × 70 mm?

Same thing — 50 × 70 mm = 5 × 7 cm. The format is unusual for Latin America (most other countries use 35 × 45 mm). The larger format matches Canada's spec.

Can I use the same photo for my RG and passport?

Yes. Brazilian RG (Registro Geral / national ID) and passport share the 50 × 70 mm specification. One photo session covers both documents.

Where do I apply for a Brazilian passport?

At any Polícia Federal office that handles passport applications. Book online through the gov.br passport portal. Most major cities have 2-4 offices.

Are smiles allowed?

No. Brazilian regulations require neutral expression with closed mouth. The PF biometric system matches faces using facial landmarks.

Can I renew from outside Brazil?

Yes, at Brazilian consulates abroad. Same 50 × 70 mm photo specification. Major consulates (New York, London, Lisbon, Tokyo) have on-site photo services.

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