Visa Chilena: Square Photo Requirements
Whether you are applying for a Tourist Visa or a Temporary Residence Visa for Chile, the consular photo requirement is a 45x45mm square with a white background. The Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores uses this format to standardise the biometric data across all foreign national entries. The photo must be recent and, like the passport photo, must have the head occupying exactly 60% of the vertical space of the square.
Chilean Visa Biometric Grid
Consular Scanning and Biometric Matching
Chilean consulates now use advanced facial recognition software linked to the Policía de Investigaciones (PDI) database. The 45x45mm photo is scanned and converted into a biometric template. If the head size deviates from the 60% standard, the template is generated incorrectly, leading to potential mismatches at Santiago Airport's automated Control Migratorio gates.
Key Visa Photo Checklist
- Facial Expression: Neutral expression. The face must be fully visible from chin to crown.
- Lighting: Uniform white background with no shadows.
- Attire: Avoid white tops. If you use glasses, remove them to comply with ICAO recommendations for biometric clarity.
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Digital Upload for e-Visa
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