EU ID Card Photo in the US
35 × 45 mm · white background · ICAO 9303 / EU Regulation 2019/1157
$8.99 digital file
Wrong size, background or crop? We fix it free or refund you in full. Refund policy
About this photo
Applying through the ICAO 9303 / EU Regulation 2019/1157? The EU ID Card photo it wants measures 35 by 45 mm. A photo taken at home with a phone is fine provided it meets these rules; ask someone else to take it at eye level. Head height from chin to crown is 32 to 36 mm. Applications are made with printed photos, so you need a physical copy rather than an upload. Use a plain white or light grey or off-white background with nothing behind you and no shadow on the wall. No filters, retouching or alteration of facial features. We crop your picture to the EU ID Card format, set the background and check the head size before you pay.
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 | Plain, evenly lit, no shadows on the face or background; Look straight at the camera, head not tilted; Taken within the last 6 months; No filters, retouching or alteration of facial features |
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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 EU ID Card photos
What size is an EU ID Card photo?
EU ID Card 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 an EU ID Card 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 an EU ID Card 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 an EU ID Card 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 an EU ID Card 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 ICAO 9303 / EU Regulation 2019/1157. PhotoPass ID sizes your photo and checks it against these rules before you pay.
How much does an EU ID Card photo cost in the US?
$8.99 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: ICAO 9303 / EU Regulation 2019/1157
We have not yet linked an official page for this document. Check the rules with ICAO 9303 / EU Regulation 2019/1157 before you apply.
These rules have not yet been re-checked against the official source by our team.
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