head 70–80 %
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14-day refund if the authority rejects the photo
SourcePublic Services Agency of the Republic of Moldova
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Quick answer: The recommended Moldova ID card 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. |
| Attire | White clothing against the white background is not recommended — the silhouette is lost; coloured clothing is preferable. |
| 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 ID card photos are administered by the Public Services Agency of the Republic of Moldova (ASP / Agenția Servicii Publice). The format is 35×45mm with white background, ICAO 9303 baseline.
Moldova-specific (same as passport): in-person biometric capture (including fingerprints and live photo) at an ASP office is mandatory — even after uploading a photo through the asp.gov.md e-services portal. White clothing on white background not recommended (silhouette loss).
Glasses only for documented daily wearers with transparent lenses.
Examples and mistakes
A photo that will be accepted, next to the six most common reasons Moldova ID card 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 without daily-wearer justification | Re-shoot without glasses |
| White clothing on white background | Wear colored clothing |
| Bangs covering eyebrows | Re-shoot with eyebrows visible |
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 identity-card service |
| Verified |
Questions
The recommended size for the Moldova ID card photo is 35 × 45 mm. The head occupies 70–80% of the photo height. The photo should look like you do day to day.
Plain light background without textures, shadows, or foreign objects. A plain, evenly lit wall without shadows or pattern is enough — the tool sets the required background colour.
Most offices accept a photo taken within the last six months. If your hair, beard or face has changed noticeably since then, take a new one.
Eyes must be fully visible; no tinted lenses or strong reflections. If you keep them on, tilt them slightly downwards by lifting the arms a little above your ears: this usually moves reflections of a window or lamp off the lenses.
We refund the payment in full. Email us within 14 days of purchase with your order number and the rejection notice from the Moldova authority.
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: driver's license, passport.