Romanian Passport Photo — Online, Approved First Time
Take or upload a photo. Our AI cuts it to the exact official spec, fixes the background and verifies every measurable rule — on your device, in seconds.
Romanian Passport photo requirements
| Print size | 35 × 45 mm at 300 DPI |
| Head height | 70–80% of photo height |
| Background | white |
- The standard e-passport is captured in person at the counter — no numeric spec is published for it
- For the 'titlu de călătorie' (emergency travel document for citizens abroad), an official source confirms 35×45mm for minors under 14; no confirmed mm figure exists for adults, only 'white background, full face visible'
- Checked the actual implementing regulation (Normele metodologice din 26 ianuarie 2006 de aplicare a Legii nr. 248/2005, Monitorul Oficial nr. 76/27.01.2006) — its dedicated travel-document section (Secțiunea 4, Art. 19) contains zero photo specification and delegates procedure to the Foreign Ministry internally; every numeric photo figure elsewhere in that law (3,5×4,5cm) is explicitly scoped to minors under 14 applying for a different document — confirmed genuine dead end for adults at the primary legal-text level
- Background may be white or grey
- Neutral expression, mouth closed, no excessive smiling, direct gaze, shoulders visible
⚠ These requirements are compiled from public sources and have not yet been individually verified. Please confirm against the official authority before submitting: pasapoarte.mai.gov.ro
Romanian Passport photo — frequently asked questions
What size does a romanian passport photo need to be?
35×45mm at 300 DPI.
What background do I need for a Romania romanian passport?
The background must be white, plain, and evenly lit with no shadows or patterns.
How much of the photo should my head take up?
Your head (chin to crown) should fill 70–80% of the photo's height.
What else rejects a romanian passport photo?
The standard e-passport is captured in person at the counter — no numeric spec is published for it For the 'titlu de călătorie' (emergency travel document for citizens abroad), an official source confirms 35×45mm for minors under 14; no confirmed mm figure exists for adults, only 'white background, full face visible' Checked the actual implementing regulation (Normele metodologice din 26 ianuarie 2006 de aplicare a Legii nr. 248/2005, Monitorul Oficial nr. 76/27.01.2006) — its dedicated travel-document section (Secțiunea 4, Art. 19) contains zero photo specification and delegates procedure to the Foreign Ministry internally; every numeric photo figure elsewhere in that law (3,5×4,5cm) is explicitly scoped to minors under 14 applying for a different document — confirmed genuine dead end for adults at the primary legal-text level Background may be white or grey Neutral expression, mouth closed, no excessive smiling, direct gaze, shoulders visible
Can I use a selfie or a photo from my phone?
Yes — take the photo against a plain wall in good, even light, then upload it. Our AI detects your face and crops it to the exact Romania spec automatically; nothing is uploaded to a server.
How much does a romanian passport photo cost?
$14.99, one-time, for the compliant digital file and a print-ready version. No subscription.