Crop a photo to 35 × 45 mm — Spain visa
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Exact numbers for this document
| Parameter | What it must be |
|---|---|
| Print size | 35 × 45 mm |
| Pixels at 300 dpi | 413 × 531 px |
| Pixels at 600 dpi | 827 × 1063 px |
| Aspect ratio | 7:9 |
| Head, share of height | 70–80% of photo height |
| Background | Plain white background. #ffffff |
| Glasses | No dark glasses or reflections. |
| Head covering | Headwear must not hide the face. |
How to crop it, in three steps
- 01
Upload a photo taken face-on, in even light
- 02
The tool finds the face and aligns the frame itself — check that the head lands in 70–80%
- 03
Save the 35 × 45 mm result — print it or attach it to the application
Do not confuse it with another Spain document
Spain does not use one frame for everything. This page is about visa — 35 × 45 mm. The documents below are cut to a different size, so a file prepared here will not fit them.
visathis page
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- EU long-term residence permit 26 × 32 mm
- ID card 26 × 32 mm
- NIE foreigner Number 26 × 32 mm
- passport 26 × 32 mm
- refugee travel document 26 × 32 mm
- residence card 26 × 32 mm
- residence card for family member of an EU citizen 26 × 32 mm
What we fix for free, and what AI fixes
Fixed for free
- Background. Replaced with the one this document asks for: plain white background.
- Head tilt. Straightened if the head leans slightly to one side.
- Frame. Exactly 35 × 45 mm, by the document’s rules.
- A light shadow on one side of the face. Gently brightened.
- File and print sheet. A file to the document’s rules and a 10 × 15 or A4 sheet to print.
What can't be fixed for free, AI correction fixes
- Hard shadows and uneven light on the face.
- A smile, raised brows or a half-open mouth. Cropping keeps the face it was given.
- Too few pixels. If the original is smaller than 413 × 531 px, enlarging it only blurs the face.
- Clothing and pose. Shoulders out of frame, body turned away from the camera.
Glare on the lenses. Take the glasses off or turn away from the light source and shoot again.
Why these photos get rejected — and how to fix each one
Spain-specific things to know
- The centres disagree on age: Rabat and Tangier want a photo not older than 3 months, Washington and Casablanca accept 6 months. A photo taken in the last 3 months passes everywhere.
- In Rabat and Tangier you hand in two prints: one glued to the application form (never stapled), the second loose with the documents. Washington asks for one photo, glued or clipped.
- Digital checks in Casablanca and Algiers: at least 240 × 320 px, ratio 3:4 (250 × 340 px is valid, 290 × 340 px is not), up to 120 KB, 300 dpi, JPEG only — PNG, BMP, TIFF and GIF are refused.
- Washington does not accept a dark background or objects or people visible behind the head, and a baby photo must not show any part of the adult holding the child.
- Children entered in a parent's passport and travelling with that parent need their own photo glued to the parent's application form (BLS Casablanca and Algiers).
Printing on a single sheet
4 × 2 frames fit on one 10×15 cm sheet — 8 copies from a single print.
Print at 100% scale, borderless, and turn off fit-to-page so each photo keeps its exact size.
10 × 15 cm · 4 × 6″Photos: 8 (4 × 2)
A4 · 21 × 29.7 cmPhotos: 36 (6 × 6)
Where these numbers come from
Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation of Spain (exteriores.gob.es) — consulates. Last checked against the official page on 1 Oct 2026.
What the source confirms
- Print size 35 × 45 mm; the Spanish mission in Astana lists 3.5 × 4.5 cm (or 3 × 4 cm).
- Recent colour passport-size photograph on photo paper, white or light uniform background, facing forward, without dark or reflective glasses or any garment hiding the oval of the face (consulates in Los Angeles and Washington).
- Washington consulate: taken within the last 6 months, glued or clipped (not stapled) to the form; a dark background, or objects or people visible behind the head, are not accepted; baby photos must not show any part of the adult holding the child.
- BLS Spain Visa Rabat and Tangier: two photos not older than 3 months on a white or off-white background, printed on photographic paper; one stuck on the form (not stapled), one handed over loose; a photo booth meeting the requirements is available at the centre.
- BLS Spain Visa Casablanca and Algiers: ICAO standard, photo under 6 months old, face 70–80 % of the frame; digital file at least 240 × 320 px, ratio 3:4, up to 120 KB, 300 dpi, JPEG only.
Schengen visas — Photograph (Consulate General in Los Angeles / Washington) ↗
Questions people ask before cropping
What size must a visa photo be in Spain?
35 × 45 mm. 70–80% of photo height.
How many pixels is 35 × 45 mm when printed?
413 × 531 px (300 dpi) · 827 × 1063 px (600 dpi).
How much of the frame should the head take?
70–80% of photo height.
What background does this document need?
Plain white background.
What can’t be fixed here for free?
Hard shadows and uneven light on the face. A smile, raised brows or a half-open mouth. Cropping keeps the face it was given. Clothing and pose. Shoulders out of frame, body turned away from the camera. AI fixes this from the same photo — you see the result before paying.
How many photos fit on one 10×15 cm sheet?
4 × 2 frames fit on one 10×15 cm sheet — 8 copies from a single print.