Spain passport / visa photo requirements and size

The passport and visa photo requirements for Spain are quite specific to ensure that the photograph meets official standards. Here are the key details.

What are the Spanish passport photo size requirements?

The Spanish passport size must be 30mm x 40mm. The face must be fully frontal, and hair can not cover the eyes.

More photo specifications

• Size: 40mm x 30mm (Passport Size)
• Color: Must be color
• Head size and position: Aligned in the middle, the entire face should show
• Background: White
• Smile: Neutral
• Eyes: Open
• Glasses: No sunglasses, daily wearing glasses, yes
• Headgear: No
• Quantity: Two (2) photographs

Spain passport photo size requirements guide

Spain passport photo and visa photo requirements, rules, guidelines, and specifications

Visa photos have specific rules, and not meeting them could result in a denied visa application or delays.

Notes regarding your photo:

• It must have a white background
• Your face should be centered in the middle
• Size specifications: 30x40mm
• Must be a recent photo
• No hat or scarf, or other headgear, unless for religious purposes
• Avoid glares from the flash on your lenses
• You need two (2) pics

Rules and requirements for babies, infants, and newborns

Since a visa photo is necessary for both adults and babies, we recommend that you follow these tips if you are also applying for a baby.

• One, your baby must be wide awake to ensure its eyes are open
• Two, the background of the photo has to be white
• Three, if your baby is less than 6 months old, you can take the photo when the baby is sitting in its car seat. Just make sure to use a white sheet if the background is not white.

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