Brazil Visa Photo
Photo Guide

Brazil visa photo requirements: choose the right application route

Create the face photo and passport bio page image needed for Brazil eVisa and embassy/consulate visa applications. Route-specific presets (12 verified consular posts), background whitening, and file size compression, all on your iPhone.

Last updated: August 17, 2026

This app is not an official service of the Brazilian government, VFS Global, or any Brazilian embassy or consulate, and does not submit or approve applications.

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Photo checklist

  • Use the size specified by your application route (413 × 531 px for the eVisa) with only the applicant in frame.
  • Use a clear, recently taken photo. Face the camera directly with a natural expression.
  • Plain white background with no shadows.
  • Both eyes open and clearly visible. Glasses are not allowed or not recommended for the eVisa — remove them if in doubt. Keep hair away from the eyes.
  • No face-altering effects, AI modifications, or cropped passport photos. Keep your natural appearance.

Size and composition

These specifications come from the Brazil requirement registry (verified facts only). Keep the face centered with the top of the head and chin in frame, and include the shoulders. Consulate sizes vary by post — always confirm your consulate's instructions.

Official guidance

Source: VFS Brazil eVisa photo requirements. Consulate sizes vary by post — follow the instructions of the embassy/consulate handling your application.

Size and composition

These specifications come from the Brazil requirement registry (verified facts only). Keep the face centered with the top of the head and chin in frame, and include the shoulders. Consulate sizes vary by post — always confirm your consulate's instructions.

eVisa Photo Guide 413 × 531 px
413×531px JPEG / JPG · 2 MB
Passport Bio Page Scan JPEG / JPG · 2 MB
Consulate Presets 12

Photo checklist

Even a slightly non-compliant photo can be rejected during your application. Check these points before saving.

What are the Brazil eVisa photo requirements?

The eVisa requires a 413 × 531 px photo in JPEG / JPG format with a White background, up to 2 MB. Face the camera directly with eyes open, keep the top of your head and chin in frame, and include your shoulders. Always confirm the latest requirements on the official portal (brazil.vfsevisa.com).

Does the app support embassy or consulate visa applications?

Yes. In addition to the VFS Brazil eVisa, the app includes photo presets for embassy/consulate applications (12 verified posts plus other common sizes). Consulate photo sizes vary by post, so choose the size specified in your consulate's instructions.

How do I create the passport bio page image?

Simply photograph your passport bio page or import it from your photo library. Check that all four corners are visible and the MRZ (machine-readable zone) is readable. The app outputs a Color JPEG / JPG image up to 2 MB.

Consulate Presets

Source: VFS Brazil eVisa photo requirements. Consulate sizes vary by post — follow the instructions of the embassy/consulate handling your application.

United States 51 × 51 mm
United Kingdom · London 35 × 45 mm
Germany · Berlin 35 × 45 mm
Norway · Oslo 40 × 50 mm
Estonia · Tallinn 40 × 50 mm
Australia · Sydney 40 × 50 mm
Japan · Tokyo 35 × 45 mm
Indonesia · Jakarta 30 × 40 mm
Hong Kong 50 × 70 mm
Singapore 50 × 70 mm
Ireland · Dublin 35 × 45 mm
Finland · Helsinki 36 × 47 mm

Printing photos: practical guidance

Practical guidance: official requirements do not specify a photo shop, convenience store, or home printer. For a consular application, reproduce the dimensions for the relevant post accurately.

Consular (VIVIS) route

Submit a physical printed photo. Use the exact dimensions listed above for the post handling your application; do not substitute another post's size.

eVisa route

Upload the image through the VFS Brazil eVisa portal. Printing is not needed for this route.

How to prepare a consular print

  1. Confirm the consulate or post handling your application and select its dimensions from the list above.

  2. Choose a photo-printing shop, convenience store, or home printer. Official guidance does not specify which printing method to use.

  3. Print at actual size (100%) and turn off auto-fit or scale-to-paper options so the selected dimensions do not change.

  4. After printing, measure the photo with a ruler and carefully cut it from the sheet. Do not assume the sheet frame is the final photo size.

Size and composition

  1. Use the size specified by your application route (413 × 531 px for the eVisa) with only the applicant in frame.

  2. Use a clear, recently taken photo. Face the camera directly with a natural expression.

  3. Plain white background with no shadows.

  4. Take your photo with a plain white background, even lighting, and a natural appearance from the start. This app mainly helps with composition checking, size adjustment, background whitening, pre-save preview, and file export. Do not alter your facial shape, skin, hair, or clothing.

Common examples that are not OK

These are common reasons a photo may be rejected.

Face is too far from center.

Off-center photo

Background shadows make the outline harder to see.

Photo with shadow on the background

You must face the camera directly.

Side-facing photo

Keep your head straight and level.

Tilted head photo

Frames covering the eyes are not allowed.

Photo with glasses frame over eyes

Lens glare making eyes invisible is not allowed. If in doubt, remove glasses.

Photo with glare on glasses

Key features

eVisa Photo Guide

On-screen guide to align your face with the VFS Brazil eVisa upload specification.

Consulate Presets

Photo size presets for embassy/consulate applications, covering verified post-specific sizes.

Passport Bio Page Scan

Capture the passport bio page with all four corners and a readable MRZ, exported as a color image.

Compressed Output

Export JPEG files within the eVisa upload limits with automatic file size compression.

On-device Processing

Import, face detection, adjustments, and export all run on your iPhone — nothing uploaded.

This app is not an official service of the Brazilian government, VFS Global, or any Brazilian embassy or consulate, and does not submit or approve applications.

FAQ

What are the Brazil eVisa photo requirements?

The eVisa requires a 413 × 531 px photo in JPEG / JPG format with a White background, up to 2 MB. Face the camera directly with eyes open, keep the top of your head and chin in frame, and include your shoulders. Always confirm the latest requirements on the official portal (brazil.vfsevisa.com).

Does the app support embassy or consulate visa applications?

Yes. In addition to the VFS Brazil eVisa, the app includes photo presets for embassy/consulate applications (12 verified posts plus other common sizes). Consulate photo sizes vary by post, so choose the size specified in your consulate's instructions.

How do I create the passport bio page image?

Simply photograph your passport bio page or import it from your photo library. Check that all four corners are visible and the MRZ (machine-readable zone) is readable. The app outputs a Color JPEG / JPG image up to 2 MB.

Does this app submit my application?

No. This app is a file preparation tool only. You must submit your application yourself on the official portal (brazil.vfsevisa.com for eVisa) or through the Brazilian embassy/consulate handling your application.

Does this app guarantee my photo will be accepted?

No. This app helps you create files based on published requirements, but final acceptance is determined by the application office. Requirements may change, so always check the latest official guidance before submitting.

How recent should the Brazil visa photo be?

The official VFS Brazil eVisa portal and consular guidance ask for a recent photograph, but the official sources used for this guide do not specify a number of months. Follow any current instruction from the portal or the consulate handling your application. Some private websites say “within six months,” but that is not an official Brazil photo requirement in these sources.

Can I print the photo at home or at a convenience store?

Yes, as a practical option, you may use a photo-printing shop, convenience store, or home printer if the relevant consular post's dimensions are reproduced accurately. Official guidance does not prescribe a printing method. Check the printed photo with a ruler and cut it carefully. For eVisa, upload the image instead, so printing is not needed.

Official guidance

Create your photo in the browser

Prepare the photo for Brazil e-Visa directly in your smartphone or computer browser. Creating and reviewing are free.

What this tool creates

  • the required face photo (for digital upload)
  • the passport biographical data page (photo page) (for document upload)
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