Poland ID Card Photo — at home in 60 seconds
Dowód osobisty (e-dowód)
Take it with your phone against a plain, light wall. We crop it to the exact size (35×45 mm) and check the head size, position and background against the published rules.
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Quick answer
A Poland ID Card Photo must be 35 × 45 mm (1.38 × 1.77 in) when printed, or a digital file of 492 × 633 px (up to 2500 KB), with the head filling 70–80 % of the photo height, on a white background, taken within the last 6 months. A photo you take yourself is accepted when it meets these rules.
- Printed photo
- 35 × 45 mm (1.38 × 1.77 in)
- Digital file
- 492 × 633 px · up to 2500 KB
Verified October 3, 2026 from gov.pl (MSWiA).
Photo requirements
Summarised from the official sources below.
- Printed photo
- 35 × 45 mm (1.38 × 1.77 in)
- Digital file
- 492 × 633 px · up to 2500 KB
- Head size (chin to top of head)
- 70–80 % of the photo height
- Background
- White. White, evenly lit, no shadows or decorative elements; only the photographed person.
- Expression
- Natural/neutral face without facial gestures, mouth closed, eyes open, looking straight into the lens.
- Glasses
- Corrective glasses allowed if eyes well visible, frames do not cover eyebrows and no light reflection; contact lenses OK if they don't change natural eye shape/colour; dark glasses only for congenital/acquired vision defects with a disability certificate attached.
- Head covering
- Only if required by religion, with a certificate of membership of a religious community registered in Poland; whole face oval and ear line must be uncovered.
- Babies and children
- Children up to 5: may have eyes closed, mouth open or unnatural expression; face uncovered (no hair/toy), head straight, light uniform background, no other persons. Mouth closed required above age 5.
- Photo age
- Taken within the last 6 months
- Online application
- Online application on gov.pl (Profil Zaufany / e-dowód / qualified signature); fingerprints then given at the office within 30 days.
More rules (8)
- colour
- whole head from the crown and upper shoulders
- natural expression without facial gestures, mouth closed, eyebrows uncovered
- eyes naturally open, pupils visible, looking into the lens; no red-eye
- ears need not be visible; hair may extend beyond the frame
- sharp, no visible pixels, natural contrast, natural skin colour
- paper photo on (glossy) photographic paper, no creases
- jewellery allowed if it doesn't cover the face oval or disturb background
Print at home or at a kiosk
Print the sheet at 100% (Actual size), never “Fit to page”, on photo paper. Each sheet has a 50 mm ruler so you can check the size.
How to take it at home
- Stand about half a metre in front of a plain, light wall, facing a window.
- Hold the phone at arm’s length or ask someone to help. The live guide checks distance, light and head position.
- Get your digital file and print sheet. Print at 100% or upload the file.
Price
Free to try. From $3.99, paid once, only if you like your photo.
Limited time offer then $6.99 from Jan 1, 2027
Your exact local price is shown before you take your photo.
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Official sources
Verified on October 3, 2026
Questions
What size is a Poland ID Card Photo?
Printed: 35 × 45 mm (1.38 × 1.77 in). Digital: 492 × 633 px · up to 2500 KB.
Can I take my Poland ID Card Photo at home?
Yes. The photo is not taken at the office and no registered photographer is required, so a photo you take yourself is accepted when it meets the rules on this page.
What background is required?
White. White, evenly lit, no shadows or decorative elements; only the photographed person.
Can I smile?
Natural/neutral face without facial gestures, mouth closed, eyes open, looking straight into the lens.
Can I wear glasses?
Corrective glasses allowed if eyes well visible, frames do not cover eyebrows and no light reflection; contact lenses OK if they don't change natural eye shape/colour; dark glasses only for congenital/acquired vision defects with a disability certificate attached.
Can I wear a head covering?
Only if required by religion, with a certificate of membership of a religious community registered in Poland; whole face oval and ear line must be uncovered.
How recent must the photo be?
Taken within the last 6 months.
What about babies and children?
Children up to 5: may have eyes closed, mouth open or unnatural expression; face uncovered (no hair/toy), head straight, light uniform background, no other persons. Mouth closed required above age 5.
Can I print the photo at home?
Yes. Print the sheet at 100% (Actual size) on photo paper, at home or at a pharmacy or kiosk, and check the size with the 50 mm ruler.
More Poland documents
Other documents that use 35×45 mm
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