National Identity Cards & Civil IDs

Government-issued national identity card photo specifications, citizen cards, and digital identification badges.

Standard: EU Regulation 2019/1157 / National Gazettes8 Document Standards

Supported Document Standards

Poland (PL)

Polish Dowód Osobisty Photo (35×45 mm)

Size: 35×45 mm (413×531 px)

Head: 70%–80% | BG: #FFFFFF

Germany (DE)

German Personalausweis Photo (35×45 mm)

Size: 35×45 mm (413×531 px)

Head: 70%–80% | BG: #E5E5E5

France (FR)

French CNI Carte d'Identité Photo (35×45 mm)

Size: 35×45 mm (413×531 px)

Head: 70%–80% | BG: #E5E5E5

Spain (ES)

Spanish DNI Photo (26×32 mm / 35×45 mm)

Size: 26×32 mm (307×378 px)

Head: 70%–80% | BG: #FFFFFF

Italy (IT)

Italian Carta d'Identità Photo (35×45 mm)

Size: 35×45 mm (413×531 px)

Head: 70%–80% | BG: #FFFFFF

India (IN)

Indian Aadhaar & PAN Card Photo (25×35 mm / 35×45 mm)

Size: 25×35 mm (295×413 px)

Head: 65%–75% | BG: #FFFFFF

Mexico (MX)

Mexican INE Voter Credential Photo (30×35 mm)

Size: 30×35 mm (354×413 px)

Head: 70%–80% | BG: #FFFFFF

Netherlands (NL)

Dutch National ID Photo (35×45 mm)

Size: 35×45 mm (413×531 px)

Head: 70%–80% | BG: #FFFFFF

National Identity Cards & Civil IDs Photo Guide

Official biometric specifications for national civil identity cards, citizen credentials, and EU ID cards.

European Union Regulation 2019/1157 Specifications

EU Regulation 2019/1157 standardizes European national identity cards (such as the Polish Dowód Osobisty, German Personalausweis, and French CNI). ID photos must be 35×45 mm with high biometric contrast and 70–80% head coverage, ensuring seamless interoperability with border e-gates.

Color Depth and Aspect Ratios

National identity card portraits require 24-bit sRGB color depth, sharp edge definition, and accurate skin tone reproduction. The subject's face must be centered horizontally and vertically, with eye centers positioned between 28 mm and 35 mm from the bottom edge of the print.

Home Smartphone Capture Guide

To capture an approved national ID photo at home, stand 1.5 to 2 meters away from a plain wall facing a natural light source. Position the smartphone lens at eye level to eliminate perspective distortion.

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ICAO Compliance Checklist

  • Neutral facial expression, mouth closed
  • Eyes open and directly facing camera
  • Even lighting, zero shadows on face or background
  • No eyeglasses, glare, or reflections
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