Spain Visa Photo Requirements
Non‑Lucrative Residence Visa
Based on the Consulate of Spain in San Francisco official specifications.
Photo dimensions and head size
Official visa diagram
Reference: Consulate of Spain in San Francisco
Key requirements
Format, quality, lighting, background, glasses, head coverings
- • Provide 2 identical photos; taken within the last 6 months
- • Face visible from chin to crown; centred, include shoulders
- • Face height: 35x45mm (generally 70–80% of the photo)
- • Clear, sharp, proper contrast; no damage or creases
- • Even lighting; no shadows, reflections or red‑eye
- • Plain bright background (neutral grey recommended)
- • No other people or objects; no background patterns
- • Glasses: eyes clearly visible; no tinted lenses or glare
- • Head coverings not allowed except for religious reasons; full face visible
- • Professionally printed on high‑quality photo paper