San Marino Passport, ID, and License Photos
Get ready for your San Marino application by learning the official photo rules for passports, IDs, and permits.
Covered San Marino Documents
This page helps you prepare photos for several official San Marino documents. You can use it for the San Marino passport photo (35×45 mm), the San Marino child passport photo (35×45 mm), and the San Marino national ID card photo (35×45 mm).
You can also format photos for the San Marino driving licence photo (35×45 mm), international driving permit photo (35×45 mm), tourist stay permit photo (35×45 mm), and work or study stay permit photo (35×45 mm). Check the instructions for each application before preparing your photo.
Size and Dimension Requirements
The listed photo size for these San Marino documents is 35×45 mm. Some use an official size and others a common size; check the relevant application instructions.
The supplied information does not specify a head-height requirement for these documents[1][2][3][4]. You can crop your images to the listed dimensions using the tool above. Check the relevant application instructions for any other photo requirements.
Official Status Versus Common Sizes
The listed 35×45 mm size is official for San Marino driving licence and international driving permit photos[2]. Knowing whether a requirement comes from official regulations or standard practice helps you prepare the right format.
The listed 35×45 mm size is common for San Marino passport, national ID, and stay permit photos[1][3][4]. Confirm the requirements with the office handling your application before you finalize your prints or digital uploads.
Digital Versus Printed Submissions
The listed submission method is digital for passport and national ID card photos[1]. For digital files, check the accepted file format and maximum file size limits before uploading your photo to the official portal.
Meanwhile, applications for the San Marino child passport photo (35×45 mm), driving licences, international driving permits, and stay permits require printed formats[1][2][3][4]. You can easily format your image and prepare a standard print sheet using the tool above.
Taking the Photo at Home
Stand facing a bright window to get even lighting on your face without harsh shadows. Keep your camera at eye level about one to one and a half meters away from you.
Ask a friend or family member to take the picture instead of trying to take a selfie, as selfies often distort facial features and camera angles. Turn off the camera flash to prevent red-eye and ugly glare.
Checking Your Expression and Pose
Keep a neutral facial expression with your mouth closed and your eyes open wide. Look straight into the camera lens without tilting your head to the side.
Remove hats, sunglasses, or heavy frames that obscure your face so authorities can easily verify your identity during the application review. Keep your shoulders relaxed and squared to the camera.
Preparing Print Sheets at Home
When your application requires a physical print, you can arrange multiple 35×45 mm photos onto a standard 4×6-inch sheet. This allows you to print them affordably at any local photo kiosk.
A print sheet can contain multiple copies of your photo. When you cut out your photos, use a sharp metal ruler and a utility knife, or a clean pair of scissors, to keep the edges straight and precise.
Before You Go to the Office
Review your printed photos in good lighting to check that the colours look natural and the contrast is clear. Look closely at the crop to verify that your head is centered properly inside the 35×45 mm frame.
Collect all necessary identification papers, application forms, and required items before heading to your appointment with the local San Marino authorities.
Frequently asked questions
What size do San Marino passport and ID photos need to be?
Do I need printed or digital photos for a San Marino passport?
Passports and national ID cards require digital submission[1].
Are child passport photos submitted digitally?
No, child passport photos require a printed format[1].
Is head height strictly measured for San Marino driving licences?
The head height requirement is not set officially for San Marino driving licences[2].
Can I use the same photo for a driving licence and a tourist stay permit?
What background should I use for a home-taken San Marino photo?
Use a plain, light-coloured background with no patterns or shadows behind you.