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Requirements

Photo size35 × 45 mm  (1.38 × 1.77 in)
Head height70–80% of the photo height
BackgroundLight grey
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 itYou can take this photo yourself.
  • Neutral expression, mouth closed.

Source: gov.pl. Rules change — check the issuing authority before you submit.

How the citizenship photo is submitted

If you hand in a printed photo

  • 2 photos.
    zdjęcie biometryczne (x2) gov.pl
  • Not creased or damaged.
    nieuszkodzona gov.pl

Rules the authority states for this photo

  • Colour photo.
    nieuszkodzona, kolorowa gov.pl
  • Sharp and in focus.
    mająca dobrą ostrość gov.pl
  • Eyes open and clearly visible.
    pokazująca wyraźnie oczy i twarz gov.pl

Questions

What size is a Poland citizenship photo?
35 × 45 mm (1.38 × 1.77 in).
Can I take a Poland citizenship photo with my phone?
Yes. PhotoSpec crops to 35 × 45 mm and checks the framing before you save. Photos are processed on the phone and are not uploaded.

How it differs from other Poland documents

  • Driving licence — same published size, background, digital file and capture rules as this document
  • ID card — background light grey here, plain white or light grey there
  • Passport — background light grey here, plain white or light grey there
  • Residence permit — same published size, background, digital file and capture rules as this document

Take your Poland citizenship photo

Processed on your phone. Photos are not uploaded.