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Tip: for a physical application, print the 4×6″ sheet at a photo lab or pharmacy and cut along the lines. For online applications, use the digital file.
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Each country has its own size and head proportions — switching reloads the exact spec.
Spanish Passport / DNI spec
| Photo size | 32 × 26 mm (foto carnet) |
| Head height | 22–26 mm (head fills ~70–80% of the photo height (~23–25 mm)) |
| Background | Plain, uniform white (no shadows) |
| Digital upload | Spanish DNI and passport applications use printed photos (32 × 26 mm). Some procedures — e.g. driving-licence renewal at the DGT — accept a digital JPG: min. 480×640 px, max 1 MB. |
Source: Ministerio del Interior — interior.gob.es · verified 2026-10-09
Spanish Passport / DNI photo — requirements & how to
Spanish ID photos ('foto carnet') use a distinctive small format: 32 × 26 mm (height × width), with the face filling about 70–80% of the photo height. The background must be plain, uniform white and the head fully uncovered — the official requirement of the Spanish Interior Ministry for the DNI; the same format applies to the passport and driving licence. Because it's smaller than the standard 35×45 mm, a photo prepared for another country won't fit — use the tool to size it exactly.
Key rules for Spain
- 32 × 26 mm (height × width), recent — usually within 6 months
- Plain, uniform white background — no shadows, textures or other colours
- Head fully uncovered (except religious reasons); no dark glasses or anything covering the face
- Front-facing, neutral expression, mouth closed
- Same photo format for the DNI, passport and driving licence
How to make your Spain photo here
- Upload a straight-on photo (plain light background, even lighting, no glasses).
- Check the blue guide — chin to crown must fit the head guide. Use “Auto-fit head” first.
- Watch the live checks: head size, centering, resolution, background.
- Click Generate and download the digital size and/or the 4×6″ print sheet.
FAQ
What size is a Spanish DNI/passport photo?
32 × 26 mm (height × width) — the 'foto carnet' format, smaller than the European standard 35×45 mm. The same size applies to the DNI, passport and driving licence.
Can I take the photo at home?
Yes. The official DNI requirement is simply: recent colour photo, 32×26 mm, plain white background, front-facing, head uncovered, no dark glasses. Take it against a white wall with even lighting and size it with the tool.
What background does the Spanish photo need?
Plain, smooth white, with no shadows or objects. Spanish rules do not allow other background colours.