Taken at the office

Portugal ID Card Photo: taken at the office

Cartão de Cidadão (CC)

The photo for this document is taken at the office when you apply, so you do not need to bring one. Here is what to expect.

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The photo is taken at the office when you apply, so you do not need to bring one.

Verified October 3, 2026 from justica.gov.pt (IRN).

Summarised from the official sources below.

Babies and children: First CC for newborns can be requested online (birth registration) or at the maternity ward; from age 1 at an IRN counter.

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applicant must appear in person at an IRN counter, Espaço Cidadão-type service or consulate

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Verified on October 3, 2026

Can I take my Portugal ID Card Photo at home?

No. The photo is taken at the office when you apply, so you do not need to bring one.

What about babies and children?

First CC for newborns can be requested online (birth registration) or at the maternity ward; from age 1 at an IRN counter.