Romanian Infant Passport Photo Requirements and Guidelines
Get the exact rules for a Romanian infant passport photo, including size details, background specifications, and when you need to bring printed pictures.
Understanding Electronic Passports and Temporary Passports
Romania issues different types of travel documents for minors, and the photo rules depend on which document you request. For electronic passports, the authority captures the image directly at the office against a neutral, light-coloured background[1][2]. This means you do not need to bring a printed photo for a standard electronic passport application.
However, there is an exception for temporary passport applications for children under 14. In this specific temporary passport process, you may submit two identical recent colour prints measuring 35 by 45 mm[1][2]. That exact size is explicitly published for the temporary passport exception, rather than as a general electronic passport print rule[1][2].
Background and Lighting Standards
When you apply for an electronic passport, the authority captures the image against a neutral, light-coloured background[1][2]. The official rules rely on this controlled environment during the in-person appointment.
If you are preparing a photo print for the temporary passport exception, try to find a plain background in your home. Stand facing a window for soft, even light, and keep the camera at eye level. Avoid shadows on the wall behind the child.
Expression, Glasses, and Headwear Rules
The cited guidelines require a neutral expression[1][2]. For electronic passports, the authority captures the child’s image at the counter.
Glasses are subject to conditions, and headwear is allowed for religious or medical reasons[1][2]. Check the official guidance for details.
The authority has not set a specific head height requirement for this document[1][2]. Focus on capturing a clear, centered shot that shows the face fully.
Rules for Infants and Children
The process for children depends heavily on the type of passport you choose. For an electronic passport, the child must be present for image capture at the office[1][2]. You cannot bring a home photo for the standard electronic passport.
In the specified temporary passport process for children up to 14 years old, a representative may apply without the child present and submit two identical recent 35 by 45 mm colour photos[1][2]. Check which document type fits your travel needs before your appointment.
Taking Your Photo at Home
If you need prints for the temporary-passport exception, follow the photo instructions from the passport authority.
Keep the camera about one meter away from the child. You can use the tool above to crop your photo to the 35 by 45 mm size and arrange it onto a standard 4x6 print sheet.
Printing Your Photo Sheet
For the temporary-passport exception, the required prints are two identical recent colour photos measuring 35 by 45 mm[1][2]. Follow the print instructions provided by the issuing authority.
The tool above helps you format your cropped photo correctly for printing at home or at a retail kiosk.
Common Reasons Photos Are Refused
The cited sources do not list common reasons for refusing photos.
For the specified temporary-passport process, the authority asks for two identical recent colour photos measuring 35 by 45 mm[1][2].