Panama photo specifications
Photo sizes and rules for 1 document issued in Panama, taken from the issuing authorities and linked to their official pages.
At a glance
The document covered for Panama is the passport. The Autoridad de Pasaportes de Panamá (APAP) takes the photograph at its office, so you bring none. Consulates abroad work with APAP and, depending on the post, ask for two or three white-background prints between 3.5 x 4.5 cm and 4 x 5 cm, or capture the photo themselves.
Overview
Passports are issued by the Autoridad de Pasaportes de Panamá (APAP). Inside the country you apply in person at one of its offices with a valid cédula, and the photo is taken there. Panamanians abroad apply at the consulate for their area, because the Ministry of Foreign Affairs handles the request together with APAP, and the consulate sends the documents by courier to Panama.
This is where photo rules differ. Some consulates capture the picture, signature and fingerprints at the appointment, and others ask you to bring prints on a white background, in a size and number that vary from post to post. The passport is the only Panamanian document covered here, so for the exact print size, ask the consulate that handles your application.
Photo specifications by document
Passports
| Document | Print size | Digital size | Background |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passport | 35 × 45 mm | — | Completely white |
Frequently asked questions
The passport. Its page explains who takes the photo in Panama, what the consulates abroad ask for and how the rules on glasses, background and expression compare.
The Autoridad de Pasaportes de Panamá (APAP) issues them. Panamanians abroad request them through the consulate for their area, which works together with APAP and sends the documents to Panama.
Not in Panama: APAP takes the photograph at its office. Abroad it depends on the consulate, which may ask for two or three prints or capture the photo at your appointment.
Nearby countries
Other countries in Central America:
Official sources
- Autoridad de Pasaportes de Panamá (APAP). Trámite de Pasaportes de Panamá apap.gob.pa. Checked 2 November 2026.
- Panamá Digital, Autoridad de Pasaportes de Panamá. Renovación de Pasaporte en el Exterior panamadigital.gob.pa. Checked 2 November 2026.
Cite this page
"Panama photo specifications". WorldPhotoSpecs. Last updated 4 November 2026. https://worldphotospecs.org/panama