Good to know: Only children under 5 bring a photo (5 × 7 cm); from 5 the Polícia Federal takes it at the appointment, and the child must still attend.
Brazilian passport (child under 5) photo requirements
Brazil’s Polícia Federal takes the photo at the appointment for everyone aged five and over. For a child under five you bring a recent 5 × 7 cm photo on a white background, and the child still comes along. Closed eyes are accepted only for newborns.
| Size | 50 × 70 mm |
|---|---|
| Head | not stated by the office (the app uses 70–80 % of the height) |
| Background | A plain white background |
| Glasses | Allowed with clear lenses, no glare, and frames clear of the eyes. |
| Expression | Neutral, mouth closed, eyes open, looking straight at the camera |
| Babies | Eyes closed are accepted only for newborns. Nothing covering the face. |
| Prints needed | 1 |
Source: gov.br (2026-11-09). This office gives no head size, so the app uses the international (ICAO) guide: chin to the top of the head 70–80 % of the photo’s height.
Taking a Brazilian passport (child under 5) photo
Stand in front of a plain white background. Glasses are a risk: take them off if they catch the light. Keep a neutral face with your mouth closed. For a baby: Eyes closed are accepted only for newborns. Nothing covering the face.
Printing Brazil child photos
2 fit on a 4×6 print, 4 on a 5×7, 10 on A4 and 9 on US Letter; the office wants 1.
Questions
What size is a Brazilian passport (child under 5) photo?
50 × 70 mm, with the head 49–56 mm from the chin to the top of the head.
Can I take a Brazilian passport (child under 5) photo at home?
Usually, yes. Only children under 5 bring a photo (5 × 7 cm); from 5 the Polícia Federal takes it at the appointment, and the child must still attend.
Other photos
- 50 × 70 mm photo 50×70 mm
- Canadian passport 50×70 mm
- US passport 2×2 in
- UK passport 35×45 mm
- Every passport and visa photo