Spain Photo Requirements
Spain passport book and Schengen visa photos use different sizes. Compare 32×26 mm passport vs 35×45 mm visa rules below.
| Specification | Official requirement |
|---|---|
| Passport book (typical) | 32 × 26 mm |
| Schengen visa | 35 × 45 mm (ICAO standard) |
| Background | Plain white, uniform |
| Quantity | 2 identical photos, taken within 6 months |
| Free online crop | Crop to correct ratio in your browser |
Always confirm the latest rules on the official government site before you submit.
Cream or textured walls, wrong head size after a selfie, and beauty filters cause most delays.
- Spanish passport book photos are often ~32×26 mm—do not submit a Schengen 35×45 visa crop for a passport booklet.
- Visa and passport sizes differ. Confirm which document you are applying for before you crop or print.
- Use a plain white (or consulate-approved light) background with no shadows behind the head.
- Bring two identical recent prints; consulates commonly refuse mismatched or soft home prints.
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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?
What size is a Spanish passport photo?
Many Spanish consulates list about 32×26 mm for passport booklet photos. Always check your local consulate sheet—some accept a narrow size range. Do not assume a US 2×2 or Schengen 35×45 will work for the passport book.
What size is a Spanish Schengen or residence visa photo?
Visa photos commonly follow the 35×45 mm Schengen-style format with the face filling most of the frame. Confirm the PDF your consulate publishes for your visa type.
Can I take a Spanish passport or visa photo at home?
Yes if size, background, lighting, and expression match official rules. Crop in a browser tool, then print on photo paper or use a lab that prints your exact crop.
Can you smile in a Spanish ID photo?
No. Keep a neutral expression with mouth closed and eyes open. Broad smiles are a frequent refusal reason.
What background colour do Spanish photos need?
Passport guidance usually asks for plain white. Visa sheets often prefer plain bright or neutral grey. Avoid patterns, shadows, and coloured walls.
Are glasses allowed?
Clear prescription glasses may be allowed if eyes are fully visible without glare. Tinted lenses and heavy frames that hide the eyes are not.
How many photos do I need?
Most applications ask for two identical recent prints. Bring a spare if you travel to the consulate.
Passport vs visa—can I reuse one crop?
Usually no. Passport booklet and visa sizes differ. Always crop again for the document you are submitting.