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Quick answer: The recommended Moldova driver's license photo size is 35 × 45 mm. Plain light background without textures, shadows, or foreign objects. Head occupies 70–80% of photo height. Neutral expression, clear lenses only, no glare. Last verified .
Requirements
| Format | 35 × 45 mm |
|---|---|
| Head height | 70–80% of photo height |
| Background | Plain light background without textures, shadows, or foreign objects. |
| Pose | Full face, head centred, no tilt or rotation. |
| Expression | Neutral expression, mouth closed, eyes open. |
| Glasses | Eyes must be fully visible; no tinted lenses or strong reflections. See full rules → |
| Lighting | Shadows, overexposure, and reflections not permitted. |
| File format | JPEG · sRGB / 24-bit |
| Millimetres | 35 × 45 mm |
|---|---|
| Centimetres | 3.5 × 4.5 cm |
| Inches | 1.38 × 1.77″ |
| Pixels at 300 dpi | 413 × 531 px |
| Pixels at 600 dpi | 827 × 1063 px |
Moldova driver license photos are administered through the Public Services Agency (ASP) and Agenția Națională Transport Auto (ANTA). The format is 35×45mm with white background, ICAO 9303 baseline (same as Moldovan passport/ID).
Moldova-specific: in-person biometric capture (live photo + fingerprints) at an ASP office is mandatory before driver license issuance — even after passing the theory and practical exams. Glasses allowed for daily wearers with transparent lenses, no flashes.
Examples and mistakes
A photo that will be accepted, next to the six most common reasons Moldova driver's license photos get rejected.
Common reasons a document photo is rejected, checked against the requirements Public Services Agency of the Republic of Moldova publishes: what is wrong and what to change.
| Reason | Fix |
|---|---|
| No in-person biometric capture at ASP | Schedule mandatory ASP visit |
| Glasses with flash or non-transparent lenses | Re-shoot with transparent lenses or without glasses |
| Photo older than 6 months | Re-shoot |
How to take it
Background: plain light
The tool puts in the required background. Stand half a metre from a plain light wall, face a window and shoot without flash — then there are no shadows on your face or on the wall.
Head: 70–80 % of the photo height
Camera at eye level, about a metre away; head and shoulders in the shot. The tool crops it to 35 × 45 mm.
Clear lenses only, no glare
If you wear glasses, check the shot: no glare on the lenses, eyes clearly visible.
Neutral expression, mouth closed, eyes open
Look straight into the lens with your head level; keep hair away from your eyes and eyebrows.
An ordinary selfie will do: we fix the background, light and framing ourselves — to this document's rules. The preview is free.
Head straightHold the phone at eye level and your head straightens by itself.
Face uncoveredMove your hair away so your eyes and eyebrows show.
No glare on glassesStand so that no light reflects in the lenses.Printing and submission
| 10 × 15 cm · 4 × 6″ | 8 (4 × 2) |
|---|---|
| A4 · 21 × 29.7 cm | 36 (6 × 6) |
Print at 100% scale, borderless, and turn off fit-to-page so each photo keeps its exact size.
| Authority | Public Services Agency of the Republic of Moldova |
|---|---|
| Source | Moldova driving licence service |
| Verified |
Questions
The recommended size for the Moldova driver's license photo is 35 × 45 mm. The head occupies 70–80% of the photo height. The photo is printed on the card and stays there for years, so use one that looks like you every day.
Plain light background without textures, shadows, or foreign objects. Light should fall evenly on your face from the front, without shadows: face a window and turn off the flash.
Eyes must be fully visible; no tinted lenses or strong reflections. Many offices allow the glasses you need for driving, as long as your eyes are clearly visible and there are no reflections on the lenses. Tinted or darkened lenses are not accepted.
Most offices ask for a photo taken within the last six months. Use an everyday photo rather than a styled portrait — the licence stays valid for years.
No. The rules are the same as for a passport: neutral expression, mouth closed, eyes open, looking straight into the camera.
We refund the payment in full. Email us within 14 days of purchase with your order number and the rejection notice from the Moldova licensing office.
35 × 45 mm = 3.5 × 4.5 cm = 1.38 × 1.77 inches. At 300 dpi that is 413 × 531 pixels; at 600 dpi, 827 × 1063 pixels.
Yes. The same 35 × 45 mm format and head size apply to: ID card, passport.