head 70–80 %
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SourceGovernment of Romania — Ministry of Internal Affairs (the new identity documents portal)
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Quick answer: The recommended Romania ID card photo size is 30 × 40 mm. Plain light background without shadows or foreign objects. Head occupies 70–80% of photo height. Neutral expression, clear lenses only, no glare. Last verified .
Requirements
| Format | 30 × 40 mmICAO 9303: 35 × 45 mm |
|---|---|
| Head height | 70–80% of photo height |
| Background | Plain light background without 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. |
| Head covering | Religious reasons only; must not cover the facial oval. |
| Attire | Neutral clothing without uniform or distracting accessories. |
| File format | JPEG · sRGB / 24-bit |
| Millimetres | 30 × 40 mm |
|---|---|
| Centimetres | 3 × 4 cm |
| Inches | 1.18 × 1.57″ |
| Pixels at 300 dpi | 354 × 472 px |
| Pixels at 600 dpi | 709 × 945 px |
For the Romanian electronic identity card (CEI) and the simple identity card (CIS) — both issued since 2025 — the official portal says the issue «requires the physical presence of the holder at the counter, to take the facial image, the fingerprints of two fingers (where applicable) and the handwritten signature», so no photograph is brought from home and neither card can be issued on a special power of attorney. The portal's section «Taking the photograph» says «the quality of the photograph is very important, since it is the main visual element of identification in your identity document» and recommends that «when you present yourself at the counter, you do not wear white or very light-coloured clothes, which do not offer a clear contrast with the background (which is, as a rule, white)» — such clothes create «the undesirable visual effect known as a “floating head”». Since 1 August 2025 the CEI can be requested at any local public community service for the records of persons, regardless of domicile or residence; later, at a date to be announced, also at Romanian diplomatic missions and consular offices abroad; the CIS only in the country at the service of the domicile. Appointments are made online (hub.mai.gov.ro/cei/programari) — not by phone or e-mail. The two fingerprints are normally those of the left and right index fingers; the holder collects the card personally and sets the two PIN codes. No size, background or head rule is published for a photograph brought from home.
Examples and mistakes
One compliant example next to the six most common rejection causes for Romania ID card applications. These are the differences that most often determine whether a document photo is accepted.
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 30 × 40 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″ | 10 (5 × 2) |
|---|---|
| A4 · 21 × 29.7 cm | 49 (7 × 7) |
Print at 100% scale, borderless, and turn off fit-to-page so each photo keeps its exact size.
A Romanian electronic identity card is applied for in person, with an online appointment, at any local public community service for the records of persons; the facial image, the fingerprints of two fingers and the signature are taken at the counter.
hub.mai.gov.ro/cei/programari/harta — the map of the counters
The facial image is taken at the counter; no white or very light clothes.
Authority page| Authority | Government of Romania — Ministry of Internal Affairs (the new identity documents portal) |
|---|---|
| Source | Romania eViza supporting documents |
| Verified |
Questions
No — the facial image is taken at the counter, together with the fingerprints of two fingers and the signature.
The portal recommends not wearing white or very light-coloured clothes, which do not contrast with the usually white background and create a «floating head» effect.
Since 1 August 2025 at any local public community service for the records of persons in Romania, regardless of domicile; abroad later, at a date to be announced.
No — the CEI and the CIS are not issued on a special power of attorney; the holder must be present and collect the card personally.
The recommended size for the Romania ID card photo is 30 × 40 mm. The head occupies 70–80% of the photo height. The photo must reflect your current everyday appearance.
Plain light background without shadows or foreign objects. Identity cards are used frequently in daily life — for banking, age verification and domestic travel — so the photo is scrutinised many times and minor background issues become more visible at print scale.
Yes. Stand against a flat light-coloured wall, face a window for even natural light, and use a phone with a timer. The tool handles the crop, background normalisation and ICAO alignment check automatically.
Identity card photos generally need to reflect your current appearance. Most authorities accept photos taken within the last six months, but significant changes to hair, beard or facial features since the photo was taken may require a new one.
Eyes must be fully visible; no tinted lenses or strong reflections. Removing glasses for the shoot is the safest option, especially given the long validity period of most identity cards. Glare that passes today may fail re-verification at a future biometric checkpoint.
Anfas.Pro provides a 14-day full refund if the Romania authority rejects the photo and you supply the rejection notice.
30 × 40 mm = 3 × 4 cm = 1.18 × 1.57 inches. At 300 dpi that is 354 × 472 pixels; at 600 dpi, 709 × 945 pixels.
Religious reasons only; must not cover the facial oval. The face must stay fully visible from chin to forehead and on both sides, with no shadow across it.
Yes. The same 30 × 40 mm format and head size apply to: national visa (Type D).