Preparing Your Photo for a Romanian Asylum Applicant Temporary Identity Document
If you need a photo for a Romanian asylum applicant temporary identity document, you should know what immigration officials expect. Here is how the process works and how you can prepare.
Official Rules and How the Authority Photographs You
The Inspectoratul General pentru Imigrări issues the Document temporar de identitate pentru solicitanții de azil[1][2]. The cited sources explain how to apply for the document, but do not specify who takes the photograph or describe photography as a mandatory registration step.
The cited official sources do not publish a photo size for this document[1][2]. The authority takes the applicant’s photograph. The 35 by 45 mm size is a practical crop option, not an official requirement.
Why the Authority Takes the Official Photo
The temporary identity document includes the holder’s photograph[1][2]. The cited sources do not say who takes it. Check with the issuing office whether you need to bring a photo.
If a person arrives without a passport or other photo identification, the office may record "Identitate declarată" on the document[1][2]. Even though the authority takes the official picture, practicing beforehand helps you feel ready for your visit.
Understanding Size and Head Guidelines
The cited official sources do not set a head-height rule or publish a photo size for this document[1][2]. A 35 by 45 mm crop is a practical option, not an official standard.
Because no separate photo dimensions are officially published, you should check directly with the immigration office[1][2]. You can use the tool above to adjust an image to 35 by 45 mm if you want to prepare a copy for your own personal records. Always double-check what the local office expects from you[1][2].
Rules for Children and Minors
Children applying for asylum are photographed. The cited sources do not describe the photo procedure or say that staff guide families through every step.
Applicants under 14 are not fingerprinted. The cited sources do not give further photo-preparation instructions for children.
Background, Lighting, and Expression
The cited official sources do not specify a background colour or expression rule for this document[1][2].
When you take pictures at home for personal practice, stand facing a soft light source like a window. Keep your face relaxed and look straight at the camera. Ask a friend to take the picture from about one to one and a half meters away at eye level.
Printing and Preparing Your Files
The document is issued in printed form[1][2]. The cited sources do not explain how the photograph is provided or say whether an online photo upload is required.
If you want to print extra copies on a standard four by six inch photo sheet at a local kiosk, you can prepare your image file[1][2]. The tool above helps you place your 35 by 45 mm photo onto a printable sheet. Remember that the official office still makes the final picture for your official document[1][2].
Preparing for Your Appointment at the Immigration Office
Applicants must apply in person and provide a standard form. Proof of residence is also required if the applicant is not staying at a regional asylum centre[1].
Remember that the authority makes the final decision on all document details[1][2]. While you cannot replace the official photo session, being prepared helps you feel confident. Check all instructions from the Ministry of Internal Affairs before you go[1][2].