Peruvian Passport and DNI Photos in New York: What You Need
Passport Photo Guide · Peru
For a Peruvian biometric passport in New York, the consulate lists no photos: you apply in person with your DNI. Your DNI is different. It needs printed color photos, passport size, on a white background, with no glasses, and you need a valid DNI before you can apply for a passport.
Last checked against the Consulate General of Peru in New York and Peru's official portal gob.pe on October 15, 2026.
Which Peruvian documents need photos?
| Document | Photos at the New York consulate |
|---|---|
| Biometric passport | No photos listed. Bring your valid DNI and US$70, and apply in person by appointment |
| First DNI, age 17+ | 2 front-facing color photos, passport size, white background, current, no shadows, no glasses. Not artistic, scanned or digital. US$7 in cash |
| DNI for minors | 1 front-facing color photo, passport size, white background, current, no shadows. US$5 in cash |
| DNI renewal | 1 recent front-facing color photo, passport size, white background, no shadows, no glasses. US$7 in cash |
| Tourist visa | For foreign citizens: 1 recent color photo, passport size, white background, front-facing, no glasses. Applied for online, US$30 by money order |
The DNI photo, in detail
On Peru's official portal, the Consulate General in Washington, DC spells out the full DNI photo rules for applicants in the United States. The photo must be no more than 15 days old, in color and passport size, with no frame, printed on smooth, non-porous paper, not artistic or retouched, on a white background, front-facing and framed to mid-chest, with no shadows or marks, the face uncovered, no glasses, no smile, a neutral expression, and no headwear except for religious reasons. The New York consulate's own list is shorter, so bring a photo that meets the full version.
ThisPix · One block from the consulate
Peruvian DNI photos in Midtown ManhattanThe Peruvian Consulate General is at 241 East 49th Street, one block from our studio. Walk in Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM, for color prints on a white background, no glasses, ready for your DNI appointment.
Book your photos212-753-4671Peruvian passport at the New York consulate
- DNI first. You need a valid DNI to get a passport. If you or your child does not have one, book a DNI appointment first.
- What to bring. Your DNI and US$70, in cash or by Visa or Mastercard debit or credit card. No photos are listed.
- In person, by appointment. Book online at conperuny.com and arrive no more than 10 minutes early. Only the applicant enters the consulate.
- Collecting it. Pick up without an appointment, Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 1 PM. Passports not collected within 240 days are cancelled.
- Validity. Up to 10 years for adults.
Children
- Passport. The child comes with one parent, a parent's representative or a legal guardian, and brings the child's DNI and US$70. It is valid for 5 years from age 12 to 17, and 3 years under 12.
- DNI up to age 16. One color photo, passport size, on white with no shadows, the Peruvian birth certificate and the parent's DNI. The child and the parent must both attend. US$5 in cash.
Common reasons DNI photos are refused
- Glasses of any kind
- Smiling instead of a neutral expression
- A grey, blue or patterned background
- Shadows or marks on the face or background
- A hat or cap, unless worn for religion
- A scanned or digital print
- Artistic or retouched photos
- A frame or border around the photo
- Textured or porous paper
- A photo that is not recent
Since 1986
Photos made for your consulate visitFor 40 years ThisPix has photographed New Yorkers to the size and rules of consulates around the world. Tell us it is for a Peruvian DNI and we will keep it neutral, glasses-free and framed to mid-chest on white.
Get your photos at ThisPix212-753-4671Questions, answered
Do I need photos for a Peruvian passport in New York?
The New York consulate's passport requirements list only your valid DNI and the US$70 fee, with no photos. You apply in person, by appointment.
What photo do I need for a Peruvian DNI?
A recent color photo, passport size, front-facing on a white background, with no shadows, no glasses and a neutral expression. It must not be artistic, retouched, scanned or digital.
How many photos do I need for a DNI?
Two for a first DNI from age 17, one for a renewal, and one for a child up to age 16.
What size is a Peruvian DNI photo in the US?
The consulates call it passport size. The Washington consulate's listing on gob.pe gives it as 2 by 2, the US passport format, so confirm with the New York consulate if you are unsure.
Can I wear glasses or smile?
No. DNI photos are taken without glasses and with a neutral expression, with no smile.
What photo do I need for a Peru tourist visa?
One recent color photo, passport size, front-facing on a white background, without glasses. The application is made online through the e-SAMI system, with a US$30 money order to the consulate.
How long does a Peruvian DNI take from New York?
Up to 90 days, because the DNI is issued in Peru by RENIEC.
Where can I get Peruvian DNI photos near the consulate?
At ThisPix, 805 3rd Avenue, 2nd Floor, at East 50th Street, one block from the Consulate General of Peru at 241 East 49th Street. Walk in Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM.
Sources. Requirements change, so always confirm with the Peruvian Consulate General before you apply. Last checked October 15, 2026.
- Biometric passport for adults (Spanish), Consulate General of Peru in New York
- Biometric passport for minors (Spanish), Consulate General of Peru in New York
- DNI procedures (Spanish), Consulate General of Peru in New York
- DNI renewal for adults abroad (Spanish), gob.pe, Consulate General of Peru in Washington, DC
- Tourist visa to enter Peru (Spanish), gob.pe, Consulate General of Peru in New York