Romanian International Driving Permit Photo Requirements and Rules
Getting a Romanian international driving permit requires knowing how the office handles your application photo. Read on to learn the official guidelines and how the tool above can help you prepare.
The Official Process and Your Photo
The international permit is an A6 booklet. The issuing authority inserts a portrait from the national driving-licence register, so applicants do not supply a separate photo[1][2].
The cited guidance explains that the issuing authority uses the photo held in the national driving-licence register, so applicants do not submit a separate photo[2].
Understanding Dimensions and Sizes
The authority does not publish a separate photo size for the IDP because it uses the photo in the national driving-licence register[1][2]. A 35 by 45 mm crop is a practical size for personal reference, not an official requirement.
The cited sources do not give a separate head-height rule for the IDP photo[1][2].
Background and Lighting Guidelines
Because the IDP uses the photo already held in the national driving-licence register, no separate background rule is published by the authority[2]. If you are taking a photo at home for your own records or other documents, practical steps can improve your results significantly.
Face a large window to get soft, even natural light on your face. Avoid standing under harsh overhead lights that cast deep shadows under your nose and chin. Ask a friend or family member to take the picture for you instead of holding the camera yourself. Keep the camera lens at your exact eye level and stand about one to one and a half meters away to avoid facial distortion.
Glasses, Expression and Headwear Rules
The official documentation leaves glasses rules unspecified for this process since a separate photo is not submitted by the applicant[2]. Headwear permissions are also unspecified by the published rules[2].
The cited sources do not specify expression or mouth rules for an IDP photo[1][2].
Submission Details and Format
The IDP is a physical A6 booklet, and the authority uses the image in the national driving-licence register. Applicants do not submit a separate photo[1][2].
If you do need to print other photos for personal projects or secondary documents, you can arrange them to print on standard four by six-inch photo sheets. This gives you a convenient layout for home printing or taking your file to a local kiosk[2].
Preparing and Checking Photos for Other Uses
Even though the official application takes the photo directly from the database, having a clean portrait on hand is often useful for personal records. You can use the tool above to crop and format your pictures easily.
You can use the tool above to prepare a photo for other purposes. The IDP portrait comes from the national driving-licence register[1][2].
Checking with the Issuing Office
The cited sources do not describe local variations in IDP photo requirements.
Contacting the issuing authority directly gives you the most reliable information for your specific situation. This extra step helps you be fully prepared for your appointment and keeps your visit on track.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to bring a photo for a Romanian international driving permit?
No, the international permit uses the photo already held in the national driving-licence register, so you do not supply a separate photograph[2].
What size is required for the IDP photo?
The authority publishes no single official size, but 35 by 45 mm is a typical practical crop size[2].
How is the photo submitted for the application?
Are glasses or headwear allowed in the IDP photo?
Rules for glasses and headwear are unspecified by the authority because applicants do not submit a separate photo[2].
Can I use the photo tool on this page for my IDP application?
The tool above can help you rehearse, check a photo, or prepare a copy for other uses, though the authority pulls the official IDP photo from the national register[2].