Moldovan passport photo (35×45 mm)

Size and Official Requirements

The authority does not publish a single official size for passport photos in the sources reviewed. Studios commonly use a 35 × 45 mm crop, but this is not an official size. The authority does not set a head-height measurement.

Because the Public Services Agency ordinarily captures your facial image directly at the service counter during standard appointments, bringing your own photograph is only required in specified cases, such as for an immobile applicant^[1]. When a printed photograph is requested for these specific situations, it must be a recent 10 × 15 cm color matte photo on a white background^[1].

Understanding these general requirements helps you prepare correctly if an exception applies to your visit and lets you know what to expect.

Background and Lighting

For the printed-photo exception, the authority requires a white background^[1].

Face a bright window to let natural light illuminate your face evenly, which helps avoid harsh shadows on your skin or behind your head. Keep the camera at eye level about one to one and a half meters away from you. Asking a friend or family member to take the picture helps you maintain a natural posture and keeps the framing steady.

Good lighting prevents your application from facing unnecessary delays or questions at the office counter.

Glasses and Headwear

Glasses are accepted only if you wear them permanently. They must have clear lenses without glare, and the glasses and frames must not obscure or distort your face. Your eyes must remain visible^[2].

Frames must not obscure or distort the contour of your face^[2]. Headwear is generally prohibited, except for religious or medical circumstances; supporting documents and written approval may be required^[2].

The agency’s recommendations say that the facial oval must be completely visible^[2].

Children and Special Cases

The agency says children under 11 may have a head size up to 50% of the photo height if needed to maintain image quality and avoid distortion^[2].

For an applicant who is immobile or in serious condition in a medical institution, the authority requires a recent 10 × 15 cm color matte photo on a white background^[1].

Always check these child-specific guidelines carefully before you begin taking pictures for your family members.

Preparing Your Photo

Since the Public Services Agency ordinarily takes the applicant's photo at the service counter, you might wonder how a photo preparation tool can assist you^[1]. You can use the tool above to rehearse, check your photo composition, or prepare a copy for other personal uses.

You can use the tool above to prepare a copy for personal use. For the stated medical exception, the authority requests a 10 × 15 cm color matte photo on white^[1].

Taking these extra steps gives you confidence and lets you check your framing ahead of time.

Common Reasons for Refusal

For the specified printed-photo exception, the authority requires a recent 10 × 15 cm color matte photo on a white background^[1]. Its appearance recommendations describe rules for glasses and headwear^[2].

Keeping your expression natural and your shoulders square to the camera helps prevent these everyday issues. Always inspect your picture closely for lighting errors, blurriness, or framing mistakes before you print or submit your application files to the office.