Spanish National Visa Photo Requirements and Guidelines
Getting a visa for Spain means you need the correct photo attached to your application form[1]. Follow these official rules to prepare your picture properly.
Official Size and Dimensions
The photo size is 30 by 40 mm, or about 1.18 by 1.57 inches[1]. The cited consular checklist asks for a recent color photo[1]. It does not specify a head height measurement.
Photo instructions and application handling can vary by consular post and visa type[1]. Check the instructions from the consulate handling your application.
The cited checklist does not specify a camera, lens, or camera distance.
Background and Color Requirements
The cited Spanish consular checklist requires a white background and a recent color photo[1].
Use an evenly lit white background. The cited checklist requires a white background[1].
The checklist requires a white background[1]. It does not specify a wall texture, lighting setup, or flash rule.
How to Take Your Photo at Home Step by Step
The cited checklist does not specify where or how to take the photo.
The checklist asks applicants to face forward in the photo[1].
The cited checklist does not specify how the photo must be taken. It requires applicants to face forward[1].
Glasses, Headwear, and Expression
The cited checklist requires applicants to face forward and does not specify separate rules for glasses or headwear[1].
The cited checklist does not specify glasses or headwear rules[1].
The cited checklist does not specify glasses or hair-position rules[1].
Understanding Submission Rules and Consular Variations
Photo submission instructions and application handling can vary by consular post and visa type[1].
The cited checklist requests one recent photo attached to the visa form[1]. Confirm the requirements with the consulate handling your application.
Photo instructions and application handling can vary by consular post and visa type[1]. Check the instructions from the consulate handling your application.
Printing and Preparing Your Photo
The photo size is 30 by 40 mm[1].
The cited checklist asks for a photo attached to the visa form[1]. It does not specify a print layout or printing method.
The cited checklist does not specify paper finish, printer settings, or a cutting method[1].
Children and Infant Photos
The cited checklist does not specify separate photo dimensions for infants[1].
The cited checklist does not give separate instructions for photographing babies.
The cited checklist does not give separate instructions for photographing infants[1].
Frequently asked questions
What size is the Spanish national visa photo?
The official size is 30 by 40 millimeters, or 1.18 by 1.57 inches[1].
What background color is required?
The cited Spanish consular checklist requires a white background[1].
Can I use the tool above to crop my photo?
The cited checklist specifies a 30 by 40 mm photo[1].
How many photos do I need to submit?
The cited checklist requests one recent photo attached to the visa form[1], but you should confirm the exact number with your specific consulate.
Do rules change depending on where I apply?
Yes, photo instructions and application handling can vary by consular post and visa type[1].
Should I wear glasses in the photo?
The cited checklist does not specify rules for glasses[1].