Luxembourg

Luxembourg driving licence photo (35×45 mm)

Required size: 35×45 mm (1.38×1.77 in). Your photo is processed on your device.

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Photo requirements

  • Size: 35×45 mm (1.38×1.77 in)
  • Head size: not set by the authority
  • Background: White
  • Privacy: Processed on your device; the photo is not uploaded

Background

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Download or print

Download a single photo, or a sheet with several copies to print at a photo kiosk.

💡 Printing tip

Save the sheet to your phone or a USB drive and order it at a photo kiosk as a standard 4×6-inch print.

Choose an ordinary photo print, not the passport photo service.

Official specification

Official namePermis de conduire luxembourgeois
How you hand it inPrinted photo
Photo size35×45 mm (1.38×1.77 in)
Head height (chin to top of head)Not set by the authority
BackgroundWhite
GlassesTake them off, unless you can’t for medical reasons
Head coveringOnly for religious or medical reasons, with the face fully visible
ExpressionNeutral, mouth closed, eyes open

Luxembourg Driving Licence Photo Requirements

You need a specific photo for your Luxembourg driving licence application[1] or renewal[2]. Use the tool above to prepare your image correctly.

Official Size and Dimensions

For an initial driving licence application, you need a recent, front-facing photo measuring 45 × 35 mm[1]. For a renewal, the photo must be on flexible paper, taken from the front, and show a head at least 20 mm high[2].

Measure the printed photo with a ruler before submitting it.

Background and Paper Requirements

For an initial application, the photo must be recent, front-facing, and 45 × 35 mm[1]. For renewal, it must also be on flexible paper[2]. The cited guidance does not specify a background colour.

For a renewal, use flexible paper[2]. The cited guidance does not specify background rules.

Application Process and Photo Sources

Submit a recent photo with your application[1][2]. For renewals, photos can be taken at SNCA locations or the Guichet.lu reception desk[2].

You can prepare and print your photo before submitting your application.

Taking Your Photo at Home

Stand about one to one and a half metres away from the camera to prevent your facial features from distorting. Keep the camera lens at your exact eye level and face a window for clear, natural light.

Ask someone else to take the picture so you can maintain a natural, straight posture. Avoid holding the camera yourself or using a selfie angle, because close distances make your nose and forehead look disproportionately large.

Printing and Preparing Your Print

Print the photo at the required size. Check the print with a ruler before submitting it.

Cut out the photo to the required 45 × 35 mm size[1][2] and check it with a ruler.

Avoiding Common Refusals

For a renewal, the photo must be printed on flexible paper[2].

The cited pages do not list these as refusal reasons or specify rules for accessories, eyes, or lighting.

Checking Details Before Submission

Before you send or hand in your paperwork, lay your printed photo next to a ruler to check every single edge. Make sure your facial features are sharp and clear without any pixelation or ink smudges.

Check that the photo meets the stated size, pose, and paper requirements before submitting it.

Frequently asked questions

What size does my Luxembourg driving licence photo need to be?

Your photo must measure 35x45 mm (1.38x1.77 in)[1][2].

Does the background need to be a specific colour?

Official guidance requires a recent, front-facing identity photo on flexible paper; background colour is not specified[1][2].

How high must my head be in the photo?

For a licence renewal, your head must measure at least 20 mm high[2]. The official height is not set for initial applications[1].

Where can I take or submit my photo?

You must submit a printed photo[1][2]. Photos can be taken at SNCA locations or Guichet.lu reception[1][2], or prepared independently at home.