Spain passport photo
Spain passport photo requirements: 26 × 32 mm. Check background, head position, expression, glasses and print or digital format. Official document-specific guidance
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What this page covers
This page summarizes the photo rules for Spain passport photo. The main print format is 26 × 32 mm.
Use the checklist below to confirm background, face position, glasses and lighting, then prepare the file online with PhotoDocs.
The reference source for this profile is Ministerio de Asuntos Exteriores / Policía Nacional.
Source and verification
This page follows document-specific public guidance published by Ministerio de Asuntos Exteriores / Policía Nacional.
Official document-specific photo rules were verified on 2026-04-13 using Ministerio de Asuntos Exteriores / Policía Nacional.
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Photo requirements
How to take this photo correctly
- Start with a recent, sharp portrait for Spain passport photo.
- Keep the pose aligned with the rule: Full-face, face unobstructed and clearly identifiable.
- Use a clean setup that matches the required background: Plain white background.
- Check eyewear before submission: No dark glasses and no items that obstruct identification.
Common reasons this photo gets rejected
- The background does not match the rule: Plain white background.
- The head is tilted, too close to the edge or cropped too tightly.
- Glasses, glare, hair or shadows make the eyes hard to see.
- The facial expression does not match the rule: Neutral expression, mouth closed, eyes open.