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Nicaragua · Passport Photo

Nicaragua Passport Photo
Requirements & Size (35 × 45 mm)

Check the Nicaragua passport photo size, plain white background and head-height range, then crop your photo to spec and export a print-ready 300 DPI file — all in your browser. Independent tool; final acceptance is decided by the issuing authority.

Prepare Nicaragua Passport PhotoFree preview · No upload
  • Official Nicaragua size (35 × 45 mm), plain white background
  • Background check for plain white (optional on-device replacement)
  • 300 DPI print-ready PNG, plus a 4×6 print sheet
  • 100% on-device — your photo never leaves your browser
Official requirements

Nicaragua Passport Photo Requirements

For a Nicaragua passport application, the issuing authority requires a photo of 35 × 45 mm with a plain white background. Head height — measured from chin to crown — must sit between 32 mm and 36 mm, with eyes facing the camera and a neutral expression. The photo should be a recent colour image, sharp and well-lit, with no shadows on the face or background.

Photo specifications

Nicaragua Photo Specifications

AttributeRequirement
Photo dimensions35 × 45 mm (1.38 × 1.77 in)
Pixel size (300 DPI)413 × 531 px
Background colourPlain white
Head height (chin to crown)32–36 mm
Eye line (from bottom)30–38 mm
Resolution300 DPI, print-ready
File formatJPEG or PNG
RecencyRecent photo
ExpressionNeutral, mouth closed, eyes open and facing camera
GlassesCheck the official source
Head coveringReligious only; face fully visible
Step-by-step

How to Prepare Your Nicaragua Passport Photo

  1. STEP 01

    Add a photo

    Open a clear, front-facing photo of your face. JPG, PNG, WebP and HEIC all work — everything stays in your browser.

  2. STEP 02

    Crop to Nicaragua specs

    Face detection aligns your eyes and crown to the published Nicaragua head-height range — adjust manually if needed. Cropping and sizing do not change how you look.

  3. STEP 03

    Check the background

    Confirm a flat, uniform background in the required colour. Optional on-device background replacement is available where the authority permits it.

  4. STEP 04

    Download print-ready files

    Get a single 300 DPI photo and a correctly scaled 4×6 print sheet (multiple copies, cut lines) for any photo print service.

Avoid these mistakes

Reasons Nicaragua Passport Photos Get Delayed

  • Wrong dimensions or aspect ratio

    Photos cropped to the wrong size can be rejected. Use the official Nicaragua millimetre dimensions, not arbitrary screen pixels.

  • Background not uniform

    Shadows, gradients or coloured walls behind the subject are common problems. The required background colour must be flat and even across the whole frame.

  • Head too small or too large

    Head height (chin to crown) must fall within the official range for Nicaragua. Selfies taken too close to the camera often fail this check.

  • Glare, shadows or obscured eyes

    Glare on glasses, dark shadows around the eyes or under the chin, or anything covering the face can cause a rejection. Check the country-specific glasses rule.

  • Non-neutral expression

    Smiling with teeth, raised eyebrows or an open mouth can violate the biometric requirement. Keep a relaxed, neutral expression with the mouth closed.

  • Low resolution or over-compression

    Photos below 300 DPI, with visible JPEG blocks, or printed too small may be rejected. Export at the recommended resolution.

Questions

Nicaragua Passport Photo FAQ

What is the size of a Nicaragua passport photo?
A Nicaragua passport photo must be 35 × 45 mm on a plain white background, with the head centred and eyes facing the camera. Resolution should be at least 300 DPI for print-ready output.
What background colour is required for a Nicaragua passport photo?
Nicaragua requires a plain white background that is flat, uniform and free of shadows. GetShot Passport helps you check the background and, where the authority permits it, replace it on-device.
Can I take a Nicaragua passport photo at home?
Take a clear photo in good, even light against a plain background, then use GetShot Passport to crop and resize it to the published Nicaragua specification in your browser. You can print it at home or at any photo print service. Always check the official rules before submitting.
Can I wear glasses in my Nicaragua passport photo?
Rules on glasses vary. Check the official Nicaragua source, and if in doubt remove your glasses so your eyes are fully visible with no glare.
How much does a Nicaragua passport photo cost with this tool?
GetShot Passport is free to use — no watermark, no sign-up. You only pay if you choose to print the photo at a local photo print service.
Is my photo uploaded to a server?
No. Face detection, background checking and image processing all run inside your browser via WebGPU or WebAssembly. Your photo never leaves your device.
Will my Nicaragua passport photo be accepted by the government?
No tool can guarantee acceptance. The output aims to match the official Nicaragua specification (35 × 45 mm, plain white background, correct head height), but acceptance is always at the discretion of the issuing authority — check the live spec on the authority's website before submitting.
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