Estonia passport photo: a photo you take yourself can be submitted

What we checked

• No requirement to be photographed at the office or consulate.
• No requirement to use a designated or approved studio or booth.
• No requirement to print the studio name and address on the photo.

What the authority says

A photograph taken yourself shall not be older than six months.

Source — politsei.ee — Politsei- ja Piirivalveamet · Official page

How photos are submitted in Estonia

ID card

Submission

• Online application: upload a digital photo.
  You can also upload a photo taken by yourself to the self-service portal politsei.ee

Who can take the photo

• The authority recommends a professional photo service, but does not require one.
  We recommend taking the photo in a photo booth politsei.ee
• The authority allows a photo taken without a studio — its own wording is below.
  Use the help of a family member, friend or acquaintance to take the photo politsei.ee

Rules the authority states for this photo

• Colour photo.
  The photograph must be a colour photograph and unedited politsei.ee
• No filters, retouching or digital changes.
  The photograph must be a colour photograph and unedited politsei.ee
• Face the camera directly.
  Look straight into the camera, the eyes must be level politsei.ee

Photo spec

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