Spanish Passport / DNI Photo in the UK
26 × 32 mm · white background · Dirección General de la Policía
£6.99 digital file
Wrong size, background or crop? We fix it free or refund you in full. Refund policy
Rules last checked against Dirección General de la Policía on 12 October 2026.
About this photo
Spanish Passport / DNI photos are smaller than the usual European size: 26 mm wide by 32 mm high, portrait format, as set by the Dirección General de la Policía. That means the head measures roughly 22 to 26 mm, so a standard 35 by 45 print will not fit the form. Use a plain white or uniform light background and keep your expression neutral with your mouth closed and eyes open. Clear glasses may stay on if there is no glare and the frames leave your eyes visible. The photo should be recent and unedited, with even lighting and no shadows on your face.
Photo requirements
| Photo size | 26 × 32 mm |
|---|---|
| Background | white |
| Head size | 70–80% of the photo height (22–26 mm, chin to crown, top of head, including hair) |
| Expression | Neutral, mouth closed, eyes open |
| Glasses | Allowed. No dark (tinted) lenses. |
| Head coverings | Allowed for religious or medical reasons. No item that could prevent identification of the person; the whole face must be visible. |
| 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; no dark glasses or any other item that could prevent identification |
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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 Passport / DNI photos
What size is a Spanish Passport / DNI photo?
Spanish Passport / DNI photos are 26 × 32 mm. The head should fill 70–80% of the photo height (22–26 mm, chin to crown, top of head, including hair).
What background does a Spanish Passport / 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 Passport / DNI photo?
Yes. No dark (tinted) lenses.
Can I smile in a Spanish Passport / DNI 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. No item that could prevent identification of the person; the whole face must be visible.
Can I take a Spanish Passport / 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. PhotoPass ID sizes your photo and checks it against these rules before you pay.
How much does a Spanish Passport / 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.
Official source: Dirección General de la Policía
Read the rules on the authority's website: Dirección General de la Policía (boe.es).
Rules last checked against Dirección General de la Policía on 12 October 2026.
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