Moldovan Driving Licence Photo Guide
If you are applying for a Moldovan driving licence, you need to know how the Public Services Agency handles your photo. This page gives you the official facts and practical steps.
Official Size and Authority Rules
The Public Services Agency captures the applicant’s image for a driving licence during the application process[1]. The authority does not publish a size for an applicant-supplied photo in the sources reviewed. Studios commonly use a 35 × 45 mm crop, but this is a practical size, not an official requirement.
The agency takes the photo for the licence. You can use the tool above to rehearse, check a photo, or prepare a copy for personal use.
Background and Lighting Setup
When you take a photo at home to practice or prepare a personal copy, proper lighting helps you see your face clearly. Face a bright window or use soft, even light from the front to avoid harsh shadows on your face or behind you.
Keep the camera at your eye level, about one to one and a half meters away from your face. Ask a friend or family member to take the picture instead of using a selfie camera, which can distort your features. Check that your shoulders and head are fully visible in the frame.
Head Height and Framing Details
The official sources do not set a specific head height measurement for this document since the agency captures the image directly[2][1].
When using the tool above to crop a practice photo to 35 by 45 millimeters, center your head naturally in the frame. Leave a small, balanced amount of space above your head and on both sides. Keep your posture straight and look directly into the camera lens with a natural expression.
Glasses and Headwear Rules
Glasses are accepted only if you wear them permanently. They must have clear lenses, no glare, and frames that do not obscure or distort your face. Your eyes must remain visible[2].
Headwear is strictly restricted to religious or medical reasons only[2]. Even when religious or medical headwear is allowed, it must not cast shadows on your face or hide the oval of your face from your chin to your forehead[2].
Understanding Submission and the Application Process
The Public Services Agency handles the photo capture directly at their offices during your appointment[2][1]. Because of this, you do not need to bring a printed photograph for official submission in most standard cases[2][1].
If you want to prepare digital files or printed sheets for other purposes, you can use the tool above to format your image into a standard 4 by 6-inch print sheet. Always check directly with the Public Services Agency to see if any updates change how they accept documents[2][1].
Preparing and Printing at Home
If you decide to print a sheet of photos for personal use or practice, you can arrange multiple 35 by 45 millimeter images onto a standard 4 by 6-inch photo template. Send this file to a local print kiosk or print it on a home photo printer using standard glossy photo paper.
Check the print scale settings to make sure the dimensions print out at the exact size without automatic scaling. Review your printed sheet with a physical ruler to verify the measurements before cutting the photos apart.
Frequently asked questions
Does the Public Services Agency accept applicant-supplied photos for a driving licence?
What size is commonly used if I want to prepare a photo copy?
Can I wear my everyday glasses in the photo?
Glasses are allowed only under conditional rules, such as medical necessity, provided they do not hide your eyes[2].
Are hats or head coverings permitted?
Headwear is permitted strictly for religious or medical reasons only, and it must not cover your face[2].