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Brazil eVisa photo: size, background and file rules

The Brazil eVisa photo is a digital file measuring 413x531 pixels (35x45 mm) at 300 DPI, saved as a JPG of no more than 2 MB. It must be a colour portrait on a plain white background.

  • 35×45 mm
  • 413×531 px
  • White
  • Rules checked October 5, 2026
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35×45 mm · background: white

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  • Face the camera, keep your head straight and your mouth closed.
  • Stand about 1 m from a plain wall in soft, even light. No shadows on the face.
  • Ask someone else to take it from eye level. Shoulders should be visible.
  • Remove glasses, hats and hair from the face. Religious head coverings are allowed if the face is fully visible.
  • For a baby, lay them on a plain white sheet and photograph from straight above.

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Brazil eVisa photo requirements

Official rules summarised. Source: Brazil eVisa official portal (VFS Global for MRE) - photo specification PDF (read via web.archive.org snapshot 2026-08-18). Official page

Photo size
35 × 45 mm (1.38 × 1.77 in)
Digital size
413 × 531 px
Resolution
300 DPI
File size
Up to 2048 KB
File format
JPG
Head height (chin to crown)
70–80% of the photo height
Background
White
Glasses
Not allowed
Expression
Neutral, mouth closed, eyes open
Head covering
Not allowed
Submission
Digital upload

Official PDF: colour photo, white background, 3.5x4.5 cm (413x531 px), JPEG/JPG max 2 MB, no spectacles, no head coverings, ears visible (hair tied back), no smiling, do not crop from the passport bio page. Brazilian consulate pages (gov.br/mre) summarise it as a 'passport-style photo (2" x 2", white background)', so the portal spec is used.

Correct and incorrect examples

  • CorrectCentred, neutral, even light

  • Too closeHead fills the frame

  • Head tiltedKeep your head level

  • ShadowsLight from one side

  • GlassesReflections hide the eyes

  • SmilingMouth must be closed

  • Hair over the eyesEyes and eyebrows must be visible

  • Busy backgroundUse a plain, light wall

The Brazil eVisa photo rules in plain words

The eVisa portal asks for a single digital photo, so nothing is printed. The official photo specification describes a colour image of 35x45 mm, which equals 413x531 pixels at 300 DPI. The file must be a JPEG (JPG) of at most 2048 KB.

  • Plain white background with no pattern or shadow.
  • Colour photo, face looking straight at the camera.
  • No glasses and no head coverings.
  • Ears visible, so tie your hair back.
  • No smiling: keep a neutral expression.

The official head height is not specified, so the safest approach is to follow the usual passport proportions and keep your face centred and clearly visible.

How to take the photo at home with a phone

Stand about one metre in front of a plain white wall or hang a white sheet behind you. Face a window so the light falls evenly on your face from the front. Ask someone to hold the phone at eye level and take the picture from roughly arm's length away, rather than taking a close-up selfie, which distorts the face.

  • Take off glasses, hats and anything covering your head.
  • Pull your hair behind your ears.
  • Keep your mouth closed and your expression neutral.
  • Take several shots and keep the sharpest one.

Common reasons a Brazil eVisa photo is rejected

  • Cropped from a passport page. The portal specification says not to crop the image from the bio page of your passport.
  • Smiling or open mouth. A neutral face is required.
  • Glasses or head coverings. Neither is allowed.
  • Hair over the ears. Ears need to be visible.
  • Wrong background. Grey, cream or patterned walls and visible shadows do not count as plain white.
  • File too large or wrong format. Anything above 2 MB or not saved as JPG will not upload.

Uploading the photo

This is a digital-only submission. Upload the finished JPG in the eVisa application and do not enlarge or re-compress it afterwards, because that can change the pixel size or push the file over the limit. Brazilian consulate pages sometimes describe the photo as a 2x2 inch passport-style picture, but the eVisa portal specification of 413x531 px is the one used here, so follow the portal if the two differ.

IDPhotoly processes the picture in your browser, crops it to the official size, replaces the background with white and checks the result against these rules before you pay. If an authority rejects the photo, you can request a full refund.

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Frequently asked questions

What size is a Brazil eVisa photo?

The specification is 35x45 mm, which is 413x531 pixels at 300 DPI. The file is a colour JPG of at most 2 MB.

Can I wear glasses in my Brazil eVisa photo?

No. The official specification does not allow glasses, so remove them before taking the photo.

Can I smile in the photo?

No. The specification asks for no smiling, so keep a neutral expression with your mouth closed.

Can I crop the photo from my passport?

No. The portal specification says the picture must not be cropped from the passport bio page. Take a new photo instead.

What background colour is required?

A plain white background. Shadows, patterns and off-white or grey walls risk rejection.

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Page updated October 5, 2026. Requirements can change. Always check the official page before you apply.