Spanish Driving Licence Photo (permiso de conducir, 32 x 26 mm): size and requirements
The Spanish Driving Licence Photo size is 26 x 32 mm (1.02 x 1.26 inches). Con fondo liso (plain background; the DGT names no colour, so we use the white required for the DNI and passport); head 70 to 80 percent of the photo height. Last verified 2026-10-07 against Dirección General de Tráfico (DGT), Ministerio del Interior.
For the original 32 x 26 mm photo the DGT lists for a driving licence renewal in the cases where it still asks for one: renewing from abroad through a consulate, or renewing a licence for agricultural or reduced-mobility vehicles (LVA, LCM) at a DGT office. Not for the DNI or passport (same size, white background required), not for a duplicate (no photo listed), and not for the medical-centre renewal, where the centre takes the photo.
Requirements at a glance
- Size
- 26 x 32 mm (1.02 x 1.26 inches)
- Head height
- Head 70 to 80 percent of the photo height (no head size is published by the DGT; we apply the ICAO 9303 default of 70 to 80 percent of the height (22 to 26 mm on 32 mm).)
- Background
- con fondo liso (plain background; the DGT names no colour, so we use the white required for the DNI and passport)
- Expression
- Neutral, mouth closed, eyes open, looking at the camera
- Glasses
- Allowed without glare or tint
- Head covering
- Only for religious or medical reasons; full face visible
- Prints needed
- 1
- We deliver
- 614 x 756 px (600 DPI), plus a 4 x 6 inch print sheet
What trips people up
- CheckSince 6 November 2024 the DGT no longer asks for the talón-foto or new photos in procedures where it already holds that documentation. On the renewal page the 32 x 26 mm photo appears only for LVA/LCM licences and for renewals from abroad; the duplicate page lists no photo at all.
- CheckA religious veil is accepted, but the face oval must be fully visible from the hairline to the chin (desde el nacimiento del pelo hasta el mentón). The DGT names religious reasons only.
- CheckRenewing from abroad: the consulate-stamped medical report must also carry a recent photo of you, in addition to the 32 x 26 mm original for the licence.
- CheckThe size is 32 x 26 mm like the DNI, not 35 x 45; the DGT says only 'fondo liso', so a plain white print serves both the licence and the DNI.
Good to know before you pay
At an authorised medical centre (centro de reconocimiento) the renewal is done on the spot and they take the photo for you (Allí mismo te hacen la fotografía y podrás firmar la solicitud).
Source and verification
Read from the official page and translated by us. Last checked 2026-10-07 at Dirección General de Tráfico (DGT), Ministerio del Interior.
actual de 32 x26 mm. en color y con fondo liso, tomada de frente con la cabeza descubierta y sin gafas de cristales oscuros o cualquier otra prenda que pueda impedir o dificultar tu identificación.
Si por tu religión llevas el cabello cubierto, se admitirán las fotografías con velo, pero el óvalo del rostro debe aparecer totalmente descubierto desde el nacimiento del pelo hasta el mentón, de forma que no impida o dificulte tu identificación
desde el 6 de noviembre 2024 ya no es necesario volver a presentar el talón-foto y/o fotografías en aquellos trámites en los que tengamos dicha documentación ya recopilada.
Allí mismo te hacen la fotografía y podrás firmar la solicitud.
renovación de una licencia para vehículos agrícolas (LVA) o de vehículos de movilidad reducida (LCM)
The crown-to-chin portion of the facial image shall be 70 to 80 per cent of the longest dimension defined for Zone V, maintaining the aspect ratio between the crown-to-chin and ear-to-ear details of the face of the holder.
We are an independent service, not a government website. Applying for a passport or visa is done with your government; we only prepare the photo.
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