Spanish passport or DNI photo requirements
Spain’s DNI and passport photo is 32 mm tall and 26 mm wide, smaller than most countries’, on a plain white background, with the head bare. It must be recent (for the DNI, at most two years old). Offices with a multi-issue kiosk may take the photo themselves when you renew.
| Size | 26 × 32 mm |
|---|---|
| Head | not stated by the office (the app uses 70–80 % of the height) |
| Background | A plain white background |
| Glasses | No dark lenses; with glasses the eyes must be clearly visible. |
| Expression | Neutral, mouth closed, eyes open, looking straight at the camera |
| Prints needed | 1 |
Source: dnielectronico.es, boe.es (2026-11-09). Spain gives the size (32 × 26 mm) but no head size, so the app uses the international guide.
Taking a Spanish passport or DNI photo
Stand in front of a plain white background. Glasses are a risk: take them off if they catch the light. Keep a neutral face with your mouth closed.
Printing Spain DNI photos
12 fit on a 4×6 print, 20 on a 5×7, 45 on A4 and 45 on US Letter; the office wants 1.
Questions
What size is a Spanish passport or DNI photo?
26 × 32 mm, with the head 22.4–25.6 mm from the chin to the top of the head.
Other photos
- US passport 2×2 in
- UK passport 35×45 mm
- Schengen visa 35×45 mm
- 2 × 2 in photo 2×2 in
- Every passport and visa photo