Spain Passport Photo Requirements
Based on Spanish Consulates' official guidance for passport photos.
| Specification | Official requirement |
|---|---|
| Typical size | 32 × 26 mm |
| Quantity | 2 identical printed photos |
| Background | Plain white, smooth and uniform |
| Recency | Taken within 6 months |
Always confirm the latest rules on the official government site before you submit.
Official pages list rules; these notes highlight mistakes we see when people crop at home before online upload or print.
- Typical Spanish passport prints are about 32×26 mm—measure the finished print, not only the digital file.
- Face forward with hair off the face; eyebrows and the full oval of the face must be visible.
- Do not reuse a US 2×2 or UK 35×45 crop for a Spanish passport book without resizing.
- Children must appear alone—no adult hands, toys, or pacifiers in the frame.
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Can I print my own passport photo at home?
Will a home-printed photo be accepted?
What size should I print?
Is 32×26 mm always required?
It is the typical size listed by many consulates, but always follow the sheet for your location. Some posts accept a narrow range—measure the finished print.
Can I use a Schengen 35×45 photo for my Spanish passport?
Usually no. Visa and passport booklet sizes differ. Crop specifically for the passport guidance.
Do children follow the same rules?
Yes for size and background. The child must be alone in the frame with no supporting hands or toys visible.
What print quality is accepted?
Professional glossy or matte photo paper with sharp focus. Soft inkjet on office paper is a common refusal.
Can I wear a head covering?
Generally only for religious reasons when allowed, with the full face visible and no shadows across features.
How recent must the photo be?
Typically within six months and matching your current appearance.
Reference: Spanish Consulates official documents
- • Provide 2 identical printed photos; recent (≤ 6 months)
- • Typical size: 32 × 26 mm (some consulates accept 30–40 mm width with proportional height)
- • Show head and upper shoulders; face centred and forward
- • Background: plain white, smooth and uniform
- • Professional print quality (glossy or matte), high resolution
- • Neutral expression; looking straight; eyes open
- • No dark/tinted glasses or items covering the oval of the face
- • Hair off the face; eyebrows visible; no shadows
- • Head coverings generally not allowed (religious exceptions)
- • Children: no supporting hands/toys visible; same rules apply