Argentina Passport Photo Requirements 2026
An Argentinian passport photo must be 40×40 mm square on a plain white background. The head — from chin to crown — must measure between 30 and 35 mm. RENAPER (Registro Nacional de las Personas) applies these specifications to Argentine passports, the DNI national ID, and visa applications. In practice, photos are usually captured digitally at the RENAPER appointment.
Documents covered
The same official specification applies to all of the following documents:
| Document | Size | |
|---|---|---|
| Argentina Passport | 40 × 40 mm (1.57 × 1.57 in) | |
| Argentina DNI | 40 × 40 mm (1.57 × 1.57 in) | |
| Argentina Visa | 40 × 40 mm (1.57 × 1.57 in) | |
| Argentina Driving Licence (Licencia de Conducir) | 40 × 40 mm (1.57 × 1.57 in) |
Detailed requirements
Background
Plain white. No textures, patterns, shadows, or coloured walls.
Expression and eyes
Neutral expression, mouth closed, both eyes open. No smiling.
Glasses
Glasses are allowed only with clear lenses and no glare. Sunglasses and tinted lenses are not permitted.
Headwear
No headwear except for daily religious wear that does not cover the face.
Recency
The photo must have been taken within the last six months.
Digital format
In practice, RENAPER captures a digital photo at your appointment. Online turno booking does not require a photo upload.
Country-specific notes
- Argentina uses a unique 40×40 mm square format — different from most South American neighbours.
- RENAPER captures the photo on-site during your in-person appointment for passport and DNI.
Common rejection reasons
These are the most frequent reasons passport offices reject submitted photos.
- 1 Photo is not 40×40 mm square.
- 2 Background has patterns, shadows, or is not pure white.
- 3 Smiling or showing teeth.
- 4 Glasses cause glare or hide the eyes.
- 5 Photo is older than six months.
How to take it yourself in 3 steps
Find a plain white wall
Stand 0.5 m from a plain white wall. Diffuse daylight in front, no shadow behind.
Take a neutral, centered shot
Camera at eye level, 1.5 m away. Mouth closed, neutral expression.
Output Argentine format
Photo must be 40×40 mm square. Our app produces the correct format and verifies the RENAPER rules.
Frequently asked questions
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