Spain passport photo size — 26×32 mm
Spain passport photos must be exactly 26×32 mm (307×378 px at 300 DPI) on a white background.
Checked September 2, 2026 against Dirección General de la Policía — Portal DNI electrónico y Pasaporte.
Specification
| Size (mm) | 26 × 32 mm |
|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 1.02 × 1.26 in |
| Size (pixels @ 300 DPI) | 307 × 378 px |
| Head height | 22.4–25.6 mm |
| Background | white |
Requirements
- Photo must be 26mm × 32mm (also written 32×26mm) — smaller than the 35×45mm size used by most of the rest of Europe.
- Head must occupy 70–80% of the photo, front-facing with a neutral expression and no dark or tinted glasses.
- Background must be plain white and uniform, with no shadows.
- Photo must be recent, in colour, and printed on good-quality photographic paper.
- Applicants who renewed their DNI (national ID) within the last 2 years may not need to bring a new photo — the passport appointment can reuse it.
Print several at once
10 Spain passport photos fit on a single 4×6 inch print. 56 fit on an A4 sheet.
Build a print-ready sheetFrequently asked questions
Is a Spanish passport photo the same size as a UK or German one?
No — Spain uses a smaller 26×32mm frame, not the 35×45mm ICAO size most other European countries use. A photo cropped for Germany or Italy will be the wrong size for a Spanish passport.
Do I need to bring a passport photo to my appointment in Spain?
Usually yes, but there's an exception: if you renewed your national ID card (DNI) within the previous 2 years, you may not need to submit a new photo for the passport.
What's the head-size requirement for a Spanish passport photo?
The head should fill 70-80% of the frame, which works out to roughly 22.4mm to 25.6mm on the 26×32mm photo — tighter than most other European formats since the whole frame is smaller.
Checked September 2, 2026 against Dirección General de la Policía — Portal DNI electrónico y Pasaporte. We can’t guarantee any office will accept your photo — rules change, so always check the official source before you apply. See our disclaimer.