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Spanish foreigner identity card photo (26×32 mm)

Required size: 26×32 mm (1.02×1.26 in). Your photo is processed on your device.

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Photo requirements

  • Size: 26×32 mm (1.02×1.26 in)
  • Head size: not set by the authority
  • Background: White
  • Privacy: Processed on your device; the photo is not uploaded

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Download or print

Download a single photo, or a sheet with several copies to print at a photo kiosk.

💡 Printing tip

Save the sheet to your phone or a USB drive and order it at a photo kiosk as a standard 4×6-inch print.

Choose an ordinary photo print, not the passport photo service.

Official specification

Official nameTarjeta de Identidad de Extranjero (TIE)
How you hand it inPrinted photo
Photo size26×32 mm (1.02×1.26 in)
Head height (chin to top of head)Not set by the authority
BackgroundWhite
GlassesTake them off, unless you can’t for medical reasons
Head coveringOnly for religious or medical reasons, with the face fully visible
ExpressionNeutral, mouth closed, eyes open

Preparing Your Photo for the Spanish Foreigner Identity Card

When you apply for your Tarjeta de Identidad de Extranjero in Spain, you need to bring a specific printed photo to your police appointment[1][2]. The tool above helps you crop and format your image correctly before you print it.

Official Size and Dimensions

The photo size for the Tarjeta de Identidad de Extranjero is 26 by 32 mm, or about 1.02 by 1.26 inches[1][2]. Bring a printed photo to your police appointment[1][2].

The authority does not set a head height measurement for this photo[1][2]. The required photo size is 26 by 32 mm[1][2].

Background and Lighting Specifications

The photo must be recent, in color, taken facing forward, and have a uniform, plain white background[1][2].

The photo must have a uniform, plain white background[1][2]. The sources do not specify lighting or camera setup.

Appearance and Age Limits

The photo should reflect your current appearance. It may be up to two years old if your appearance remains current[1][2].

If the photo no longer reflects your current appearance, provide a more recent one[1][2].

Glasses and Headwear Guidance

The cited instructions do not specify rules for glasses or headwear[1][2].

The cited instructions do not specify rules for glasses or headwear[1][2].

Rules for Infants and Children

The cited guidance does not specify separate photo dimensions or rules for infants[1][2].

The cited guidance does not give separate instructions for photographing children[1][2].

Printing and Submission Rules

Present a printed photo at your police appointment[1][2].

The sources do not specify a print-sheet layout, price, or print service.

Common Reasons for Photo Refusal

The photo must be 26 by 32 mm and have a uniform, plain white background[1][2].

The cited sources do not list common reasons for photo refusal.

Taking the Photo at Home

You can take your photo at home using a digital camera or a smartphone. Ask a friend or family member to take the picture instead of taking a selfie. A selfie often distorts facial proportions and places your arm or hand in the frame.

The sources do not specify camera distance, shoulder position, facial expression, or whether the mouth must be closed.

Before Your Police Appointment

Before your appointment, check that your printed photo is recent, in color, facing forward, and against a uniform, plain white background[1][2].

Check that the photo measures 26 by 32 mm[1][2].

Frequently asked questions

What is the exact photo size for the Spanish TIE?

The official size is 26×32 mm (1.02×1.26 in)[1][2].

Can I submit a digital photo online?

Present a printed photo at your police appointment[1][2].

How old can the photo be?

The photo may be up to two years old as long as it still reflects your current appearance[1][2].

Does the authority require a specific head height?

The head height is not set by the authority for this document[1][2].

What color must the background be?

The background must be a uniform, plain white background[1][2].

Who takes the photo during the application process?

You must bring your own printed photo to your police appointment[1][2].