Spanish National Identity Card (DNI) Photo in the UK

26 × 32 mm · white background · Dirección General de la Policía (Ministerio del Interior)

£6.99 digital file

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Rules last checked against Dirección General de la Policía (Ministerio del Interior) on 12 October 2026.

About this photo

Applying through the Dirección General de la Policía (Ministerio del Interior)? The Spanish National Identity Card (DNI) photo it wants measures 26 by 32 mm. Behind you: plain white, lit evenly so no shadow falls on the face or the wall. Your head, chin to crown, should measure 22.4 to 25.6 mm on the print. A photo taken at home with a phone is fine provided it meets these rules; ask someone else to take it at eye level. Applications are made with printed photos, so you need a physical copy rather than an upload. Renewal also needs a photo meeting the same rules (art. 8.2). Send us any clear picture and you get a Spanish National Identity Card (DNI) photo at these measurements, background included, checked before checkout.

Photo requirements

Spanish National Identity Card (DNI) photo requirements
Photo size	26 × 32 mm
Background	white
Head size	70–80% of the photo height (22.4–25.6 mm, chin to crown, top of head, including hair)
Expression	Neutral, mouth closed, eyes open
Glasses	Allowed. No dark (tinted) lenses.
Head coverings	Not allowed. The head must be completely uncovered; nothing that could prevent or hinder identification.
Head position	Facing the camera, tilted no more than 10°
Other rules	Recent colour photo of the face, 32 x 26 mm (height x width), plain uniform white background, taken from the front; Head completely uncovered; no dark glasses or any other item that could prevent or hinder identification; Some documentation units can take the photo automatically on site; Renewal also needs a photo meeting the same rules (art. 8.2)

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 Spanish National Identity Card (DNI) photos

What size is a Spanish National Identity Card (DNI) photo?

Spanish National Identity Card (DNI) photos are 26 × 32 mm. The head should fill 70–80% of the photo height (22.4–25.6 mm, chin to crown, top of head, including hair).

What background does a Spanish National Identity Card (DNI) photo need?

A plain white background, 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 Spanish National Identity Card (DNI) photo?

Yes. No dark (tinted) lenses.

Can I smile in a Spanish National Identity Card (DNI) photo?

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

Can I wear a head covering?

Not allowed. The head must be completely uncovered; nothing that could prevent or hinder identification.

Can I take a Spanish National Identity Card (DNI) 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 Dirección General de la Policía (Ministerio del Interior). PhotoPass ID sizes your photo and checks it against these rules before you pay.

How much does a Spanish National Identity Card (DNI) 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.