What size is a Spanish passport photo?
The usual Spanish passport photo is 26 × 32 mm, with the head measuring about 18–24 mm from chin to crown. Use a plain white background.
Passport photo size
Spain Passport Photo Size
The Spanish passport photo size is 26 × 32 mm on aplain white background. Below are the exact dimensions in millimetres and pixels. Then resize your own photo free, in your browser.
Make a Spanish passport photoDimensions at a glance
Specifications
Photo size26 × 32 mm
At 300 DPI307 × 378 px
At 600 DPI614 × 756 px
Head height18–24 mm (chin to crown)
Backgroundplain white
How to make a Spanish passport photo online
- Open the Passport Photo Resizer. It loads with the Spain size (26 × 32 mm) already selected.
- Upload your photo. Everything runs on your device; nothing is uploaded.
- Drag the crop frame so your head and eye line fit the guide (head about 18–24 mm tall).
- Set a plain white background if the original isn’t clean.
- Download the 26 × 32 mm image, ready to print or upload.
Spanish DNI and national passport photos commonly use a smaller 26 × 32 mm print on a plain white background — not the 35 × 45 mm Schengen frame. Confusing the two is a frequent reject reason when people reuse a “European” booth print for a Spanish ID appointment.
Schengen visa applications lodged for Spain typically still expect 35 × 45 mm. Match the document you are filing: for DNI/passport use 26 × 32 mm (custom size in the resizer); for a Schengen visa use the Schengen 35 × 45 mm preset. Confirm the latest Policía Nacional wording for your case.
Common Spanish passport photo rejection reasons
- Submitting a 35 × 45 mm Schengen print when your Spanish DNI/passport form asks for 26 × 32 mm.
- Busy or coloured background instead of plain white.
- Head too small or too large in the smaller Spanish frame.
- Shadows, glasses glare, or an open mouth.
Dimensions here are a convenient reference for the most common Spanishpassport photo size. Rules can change and some applications differ, so always confirm the latest requirements with the Policía Nacional / Ministerio del Interior before you submit.
Spanish passport photo FAQ
What is the Spanish passport photo size in pixels?
At 300 DPI (typical for print) it is 307 × 378 px. At 600 DPI it is 614 × 756 px. Pixel size depends on the DPI your print service or online form requires.
What background colour is required?
A plain white background is expected. Always confirm the current rule with the Policía Nacional / Ministerio del Interior before submitting.
Can I make the photo myself for free?
Yes. Our Passport Photo Resizer runs in your browser: crop, set the size, adjust the background, and download. Your photo is never uploaded to a server.
What size is a Spanish passport or DNI photo?
Spanish DNI and passport photos commonly use 26 × 32 mm on a plain white background. Always confirm the millimetres printed on your appointment instructions.
Is a Spanish passport photo the same as a Schengen visa photo?
Usually no. Schengen visas for Spain typically need 35 × 45 mm, while Spanish DNI/passport photos are commonly 26 × 32 mm. Pick the size that matches your form.
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