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Requirements

Photo size26 × 32 mm  (1.02 × 1.26 in)
Head height50–50% of the photo height
BackgroundPlain white
How recentTaken within the last 6 months
RetouchingNot allowed. The photo must not be digitally altered beyond cropping.
Background replacementNot allowed. Shoot against a wall of the required colour.
Where to take itNo passport photo is needed if you obtained or renewed your DNI on the same day.
  • Glasses are allowed, but there must be no glare on the lenses.
  • Neutral expression, mouth closed.

Source: Ministerio del Interior. Rules change — check the issuing authority before you submit.

How the passport photo is submitted

If you hand in a printed photo

  • Printed on photo-quality paper.
    en papel fotográfico de buena calidad interior.gob.es

Rules the authority states for this photo

  • Colour photo.
    Una fotografía reciente en color interior.gob.es
  • Face the camera directly.
    tomada de frente interior.gob.es
  • Do not wear glasses with dark or tinted lenses.
    sin gafas de cristales oscuros interior.gob.es
  • No passport photo is needed if you obtained or renewed your DNI on the same day.
    No será necesaria la aportación de fotografía cuando haya obtenido o renovado interior.gob.es

Questions

What size is a Spain passport photo?
26 × 32 mm (1.02 × 1.26 in).
Can I take a Spain passport photo with my phone?
No passport photo is needed if you obtained or renewed your DNI on the same day.

How it differs from other Spain documents

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

How the passport photo is submitted

No passport photo is needed if you obtained or renewed your DNI on the same day.