Spain
SpainSpain ID card photo size
26 × 32 mm · Plain white
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.
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
Related tools and guides
Take your Spain ID card photo
Processed on your phone. Photos are not uploaded.