Romanian Passport Photo in the UK

35 × 45 mm · white background · Direcția Generală de Pașapoarte (MAI) and county passport services; Romanian consulates abroad

£6.99 digital file

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Rules last checked against Direcția Generală de Pașapoarte (MAI) and county passport services; Romanian consulates abroad on 23 October 2026.

About this photo

The Direcția Generală de Pașapoarte (MAI) and county passport services; Romanian consulates abroad asks for a Romanian Passport photo of 35 by 45 mm. Head height from chin to crown is 32 to 36 mm. Printed photos are only used for the simple temporary passport when the holder cannot attend in person. This one is still a paper process, which means printed photos and no online upload. For the Romanian electronic passport the facial image and fingerprints are taken at the counter when you apply, so a printed photo is not normally needed; printed photos are used only for the temporary passport when the holder cannot attend. Behind you: plain white or light grey or off-white, lit evenly so no shadow falls on the face or the wall. We crop your picture to the Romanian Passport format, set the background and check the head size before you pay.

Photo requirements

Romanian Passport photo requirements
Photo size	35 × 45 mm
Background	white, also accepted: light grey, off-white
Head size	70–80% of the photo height (32–36 mm, chin to crown, top of head, including hair)
Expression	Neutral, mouth closed, eyes open
Glasses	Allowed. No tinted lenses or sunglasses. No glare on the lenses. Frames must not cover any part of the eyes.
Head coverings	Allowed for religious or medical reasons. The whole face from chin to forehead must be visible.
Head position	Facing the camera, tilted no more than 10°
Other rules	When you submit the application your fingerprints and facial image are taken at the counter, so you do not bring a photo for the electronic passport; Applications can be filed at any public community passport service in Romania regardless of your home address, or at a Romanian consulate abroad; Printed photos are only used for the simple temporary passport when the holder cannot attend in person; Standard 35 x 45 mm biometric photo for those cases; neutral expression, eyes open, mouth closed, plain light background

Do

Illustration of an accepted photo: neutral expression, eyes open, facing the camera on a plain background — Neutral expression, eyes open, facing the camera

Don't

Illustration of a rejected photo: the person is smiling with teeth showing — No smiling with teeth showing

Illustration of a rejected photo: light reflects off the glasses and hides the eyes — No glare on glasses

Illustration of a rejected photo: a shadow falls across the face and background — No shadows on the face or background

Illustration of a rejected photo: the head is tilted to one side — Do not tilt your head

How it works

1. Take or upload a photo
Use your phone camera against a plain wall, or pick a photo you already have.
2. We size and check it
We crop to the right size, replace the background and check it against the rules above.
3. Download and use it
Pay once, then download the digital file and the print sheet straight away.

If our processing gets the size, background or crop wrong for this document, we fix it free or refund you in full. Final acceptance is always decided by the issuing authority.

Questions about Romanian Passport photos

What size is a Romanian Passport photo?

Romanian Passport photos are 35 × 45 mm. The head should fill 70–80% of the photo height (32–36 mm, chin to crown, top of head, including hair).

What background does a Romanian Passport photo need?

A plain white background (light grey, off-white is also accepted), with no shadows, patterns or objects. We replace the background for you, but a plain wall gives the cleanest edges around your hair.

Can I wear glasses in a Romanian Passport photo?

Yes. No tinted lenses or sunglasses. No glare on the lenses. Frames must not cover any part of the eyes.

Can I smile in a Romanian Passport photo?

No. Keep a neutral expression with your mouth closed and your eyes open.

Can I wear a head covering?

Allowed for religious or medical reasons. The whole face from chin to forehead must be visible.

Can I take a Romanian Passport photo at home?

Usually, yes, as long as it meets the rules above. Check the instructions for your application route, because final acceptance is always decided by Direcția Generală de Pașapoarte (MAI) and county passport services; Romanian consulates abroad. PhotoPass ID sizes your photo and checks it against these rules before you pay.

How much does a Romanian Passport photo cost in the UK?

£6.99 for the digital file, paid once. It includes a print-at-home sheet you can print at any photo shop.

What if something is wrong with my photo?

If our processing gets the size, background or crop wrong for this document, we fix it free or refund you in full. Final acceptance is always decided by the issuing authority.

Official source: Direcția Generală de Pașapoarte (MAI) and county passport services; Romanian consulates abroad

Read the rules on the authority's website: Direcția Generală de Pașapoarte (MAI) and county passport services; Romanian consulates abroad (pasapoarte.mai.gov.ro).