Peru Tourist Visa Photo Size: 35 × 43 mm, 35 × 45 mm or 2 × 2 Inches, by Consulate
Official rules: differs by consulate, background: white. Source: gob.pe, checked 28 Sep 2026.
Peru Tourist Visa photo size at a glance
The Peru Tourist Visa photo size differs by consulate; use a white background.
| Printed size | Not one size: it differs by consulate |
|---|---|
| In other units (a conversion) | At the Buenos Aires and Toronto consulates: 35 × 43 mm · 3.5 × 4.3 cm · 1.38 × 1.69 in · 413 × 508 px at 300 DPI · 827 × 1016 px at 600 DPI · ratio 35:43 |
| Pixels (official rule) | Not stated; size differs by consulate |
| File size | Not stated in the official rules |
| Background | White |
| Head size | 70% to 80% of the photo height, chin to top of head |
| Source | gob.pe |
| Checked | 28 Sep 2026 |
What the official pages say about the Peru Tourist Visa photo
Peru's tourist visa is for foreigners whose nationality needs one; citizens of some Latin American and European countries are exempt. Most consulates listed on gob.pe take the request online through the e-SAMI platform. You register, start a new request, attach your documents and the receipt for the consular fee, and the result arrives by email. The consul judges each case and may call you for an interview, and the fee is kept even if the visa is denied.
There is no single photo size, because each consulate writes its own list. Buenos Aires wants a printed colour photo of 35 × 43 mm on white, framed to mid-chest, with the face filling 70%, no glasses, no teeth showing and no head covering unless religious. Mexico City and Milan ask for 3.5 × 4.5 cm, Washington DC for 2 × 2 inches, Tokyo for 4 × 4.5 cm and Rio de Janeiro for 3 × 4 cm. Paris takes a JPG, London a 16 KB digital photo. Sydney refuses pictures taken with a mobile phone.
Sources, checked 22 Oct 2026: Apply for a tourist visa: Consulate General in Buenos Aires (gob.pe, in Spanish), Apply for a tourist visa: each consulate's requirements (gob.pe, in Spanish), Apply for a tourist visa: Embassy of Peru in India (gob.pe) and Visa requirements and exemptions for ordinary passports (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Peru, in Spanish).
How to make your Peru Tourist Visa photo
- Stand about an arm's length from the camera in front of a plain wall (white). Face a window for soft, even light.
- Add the photo on this page. It stays on your device.
- Drag and zoom until your face fills the green oval: top of the head on the top line, chin on the bottom line.
- Download the photo. The pixels, file size and format are checked before you save it.
- Upload it to the official application.
Questions and answers
What size is the Peru Tourist Visa photo?
The size differs by consulate. At the Buenos Aires and Toronto consulates, it is 35 × 43 mm. The official rules do not fix a pixel size. SafeResize makes a sharp 413 × 508 pixel file that fits every other rule.
What is the Peru Tourist Visa photo size in cm and inches?
The size differs by consulate. At the Buenos Aires and Toronto consulates, the size is 35 × 43 mm, which is 3.5 × 4.3 cm or 1.38 × 1.69 inches, in a 35:43 shape. Printed at 300 DPI it is 413 × 508 pixels, and at 600 DPI 827 × 1016 pixels. Check the official page you apply through for its size.
What file size does the Peru Tourist Visa photo need to be?
The official rules do not state a file size. SafeResize shows the size of your file before you download it, so you can compare it with what the application screen asks for.
What background colour does the Peru Tourist Visa photo need?
White. Stand in front of a plain wall with no pattern, and face a window so there are no shadows behind you. The official rules do not allow edited photos, so SafeResize does not change the background for this document: a plain wall is the way.
How big should my head be in the Peru Tourist Visa photo?
From the chin to the top of the head, your head should fill 70% to 80% of the photo height. The face guide in the tool shows both lines.
Can I wear glasses in my Peru Tourist Visa photo?
The official rules say: No glasses, no head covering unless religious.
What photo do Indian applicants need for a Peru visa?
The Embassy of Peru in New Delhi asks for three recent colour photos of 4.3 × 3.5 cm with a white background, the face covering 70% to 80% of each. You hand in your file in person at the Embassy, with a copy of your Aadhaar card. Nationals of Bangladesh, Nepal and Sri Lanka applying there also bring a police clearance certificate.
Do Indians with a US, UK or Schengen visa need a Peru visa?
Not for tourism. Peru's Foreign Ministry says Indian citizens with a valid ordinary passport can enter without a tourist visa if they hold a visa of the US, Canada, the UK, Australia or a Schengen country valid for at least six months, or permanent residence in one of those countries. The same rule applies to Chinese citizens.
Do I print or upload my Peru visa photo?
It depends on the consulate. Most gob.pe pages have you attach your documents on the e-SAMI platform, yet Buenos Aires asks for a printed photo, Paris for a JPG and London for a 16 KB digital photo. Embassies that take files in person, such as New Delhi, list the photos among the papers you hand in.
What else do the Peru Tourist Visa photo rules say?
Recent colour photo, facing forward, neutral expression with no teeth showing, framed to mid-chest, face about 70% of the photo (Buenos Aires consulate). No glasses, no head covering unless religious. No shadows, stains, piercings or retouching.
Which file format should I use?
JPG (Paris consulate); online upload limits not published. SafeResize saves a JPG (JPEG) file.
Can I take this photo at home?
Yes. A photo taken at home is fine if it follows the rules above. It is easier if someone else takes it for you.
Is my photo uploaded to SafeResize?
No. The photo is processed inside your browser and never leaves your phone or computer.
Please note: Photo size differs by consulate (35 × 43 mm in Buenos Aires and Toronto, 35 × 45 mm in Mexico City, 2 × 2 inch in Washington DC), so check your consulate's page before you apply.
Source: gob.pe, checked 28 Sep 2026. Rules can change, so confirm on the official page before you apply.
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