Argentine DNI Photo (Documento Nacional de Identidad; photo captured by Renaper): size and requirements
The Argentine DNI Photo size is 35 x 45 mm (1.38 x 1.77 inches). Not stated; Renaper photographs you against its own backdrop. Light grey is our rendering choice for the reference frame only.; head 70 to 80 percent of the photo height. Last verified 2026-10-09 against Registro Nacional de las Personas (Renaper), Argentina.gob.ar 'Preguntas frecuentes DNI' and 'Tramitar el DNI', with ICAO Doc 9303.
For the Argentine DNI card (first DNI, the 5-to-8-year and over-14 updates, renewals and the new DNI electrónico) issued by the Registro Nacional de las Personas to Argentines in the country or abroad and to resident foreigners. Renaper captures signature, photo and fingerprints at the appointment; no photo is brought. Not for the passport or the DNI en tu celular app.
Renaper captures your photo, signature and fingerprints at the DNI appointment. See all Argentina documents.
Requirements at a glance
- Size
- 35 x 45 mm (1.38 x 1.77 inches)
- Head height
- Head 70 to 80 percent of the photo height (No applicant photo applies (the photo is one of the biometrics Renaper captures); ICAO Doc 9303: crown-to-chin 70 to 80 per cent of the image height)
- Background
- not stated; Renaper photographs you against its own backdrop. Light grey is our rendering choice for the reference frame only.
- Expression
- Neutral, mouth closed, eyes open, looking at the camera
- Glasses
- Only if you must; no tint, no glare
- Head covering
- Only for religious or medical reasons; full face visible
- We deliver
- 413 x 531 px (300 DPI), plus a 4 x 6 inch print sheet
What trips people up
- CheckThe photo is a biometric Renaper captures: the update between 5 and 8 years exists 'Para mantener al día la información biométrica (firma, foto y huellas).' The over-14 update refreshes the data and adds you to the electoral roll.
- CheckOnly Renaper issues it: 'Tanto el Pasaporte como el DNI son documentos emitidos exclusivamente por el Registro Nacional de las Personas'. Argentines abroad use consulates; resident foreigners the Migraciones delegations.
- CheckOnly the latest card counts: 'El único documento válido es el DNI vigente, que es el último ejemplar que tramitaste.' Once a new one is requested the card in hand stops being valid.
- CheckDelivery options (al instante, 24 hs, exprés by mail within 96 working hours) change the wait, not the capture: every route starts with an in-person appointment.
- CheckDNI en tu celular is a virtual copy for over-14s from the Mi Argentina app; it carries the card's photo and cannot be used to vote or leave the country.
Source and verification
No national rule published; ICAO 9303 standard applies. Last checked 2026-10-09 (archived copy dated 2024-09-12) at Registro Nacional de las Personas (Renaper), Argentina.gob.ar 'Preguntas frecuentes DNI' and 'Tramitar el DNI', with ICAO Doc 9303.
Para mantener al día la información biométrica (firma, foto y huellas).
El único documento válido es el DNI vigente, que es el último ejemplar que tramitaste.
Tanto el Pasaporte como el DNI son documentos emitidos exclusivamente por el Registro Nacional de las Personas, que depende de la Secretaría de Interior de la Nación.
The crown-to-chin portion of the facial image shall be 70 to 80 per cent of the longest dimension defined for Zone V, maintaining the aspect ratio between the crown-to-chin and ear-to-ear details of the face of the holder.
We are an independent service, not a government website. Applying for a passport or visa is done with your government; we only prepare the photo.
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