Spain passport photo size & requirements
A Spain passport or visa photo must be 35 × 45 mm with a light grey / off-white background and the head filling 71–80% of the frame. Ohata auto-fits your photo to this exact spec — free, and entirely in your browser.
Official specification
Passport / Visa (35 × 45 mm)
- Size
- 35 × 45 mm · 1.4 × 1.8 in
- Head height
- 71–80% of photo height
- Background
- Light grey / off-white
- Resolution
- 300 DPI
What your photo must show
- Neutral expression, mouth closed, looking straight at the camera
- Eyes open and clearly visible — no hair across the eyes
- Plain light grey / off-white background, evenly lit with no shadows
- No glare on glasses (or remove them); frames must not cover the eyes
- No hats or head coverings, except those worn daily for religious reasons
- Recent photo (taken within the last 6 months), in colour
Spain passport photo FAQ
What size is a Spain passport photo?
35 × 45 mm (1.38 × 1.77 in), with the head taking up 71–80% of the photo height.
What background colour is required?
A light grey / off-white background, evenly lit with no shadows behind the head.
Can I take a Spain passport photo at home?
Yes. Take a clear, front-facing photo against a plain wall, then use Ohata to auto-fit your head to the 35 × 45 mm spec and export a single photo or a print-ready sheet — free.