Spain ID card photo size

Requirements

Photo size	26 × 32 mm  (1.02 × 1.26 in)
Head height	The authority does not publish a head-height figure.
Background	Plain white
Retouching	Not allowed. The photo must not be digitally altered beyond cropping.
Background replacement	Not allowed. Shoot against a wall of the required colour.
Where to take it	You can take this photo yourself.

• Glasses are allowed, but there must be no glare on the lenses.
• Neutral expression, mouth closed.

Last checked: Aug 20, 2026 · Source: boe.es. Rules change — check the issuing authority before you submit.

How the ID card photo is submitted

Submission

• The photo can be taken at the application office.
  se podrá tomar la imagen al ciudadano de manera directa interior.gob.es

Rules the authority states for this photo

• Colour photo.
  en color interior.gob.es
• Face the camera directly.
  tomada de frente interior.gob.es
• No hat or head covering.
  con la cabeza totalmente descubierta interior.gob.es
• Do not wear glasses with dark or tinted lenses.
  sin gafas de cristales oscuros interior.gob.es

Questions

What size is a Spain ID card photo?

26 × 32 mm (1.02 × 1.26 in).

Can I take a Spain ID card photo with my phone?

Yes. PhotoSpec crops to 26 × 32 mm and checks the framing before you save. Photos are processed on the phone and are not uploaded.

How it differs from other Spain documents

• Passport — same published size, background, digital file and capture rules as this document
• Driving licence — same published size, background, digital file and capture rules as this document

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