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CV conventions in Latin America

These 19 countries follow broadly the same CV conventions: a photo is common, date of birth is usually included, 1–2 pages, and “references on request” is enough. The table below shows where individual countries differ.

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At a glance

What it is calledCurrículum Vitae (usually written in Spanish or English)
Length1–2 pages
Paper sizeA4
LayoutSingle column
OrderMost recent first
DatesMonth and year (e.g. Mar 2023)
PhotoUsually included
Date of birthUsually included
NationalityUsually included
Marital statusOptional
Right to work / visa statusOptional
References“References available on request” is fine
Explain gaps longer than6 months

Tips

Countries in this group

CountryCalledUsual languagePaperLocal differences
ArgentinaCurrículum VitaeSpanishA4
BoliviaCurrículum VitaeSpanishA4
BrazilCurrículoBrazilian PortugueseA4
ChileCurrículum VitaeSpanishLetter
ColombiaHoja de vidaSpanishLetter
Costa RicaCurrículum VitaeSpanishLetter
CubaCurrículum VitaeSpanishA4
Dominican RepublicCurrículum VitaeSpanishLetter
EcuadorCurrículum VitaeSpanishA4
El SalvadorCurrículum VitaeSpanishLetter
GuatemalaCurrículum VitaeSpanishLetter
HondurasCurrículum VitaeSpanishLetter
MexicoCurrículum VitaeSpanishLetter
NicaraguaCurrículum VitaeSpanishLetter
PanamaCurrículum VitaeSpanishLetter
ParaguayCurrículum VitaeSpanishA4
PeruCurrículum VitaeSpanishA4
UruguayCurrículum VitaeSpanishA4
VenezuelaCurrículum VitaeSpanishLetter

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Guidance checked October 2026. General information for most employers, not legal or immigration advice. A job advert’s own instructions always come first. CV Atlas is not affiliated with any regulator or professional body named.