Polish National ID Card Photo Requirements

Key Requirements

• Size: typically 35 × 45 mm (confirm with local office)
• Face Height: approx. 32–36 mm (face measured)
• Background: Plain, light, neutral
• Quality: High resolution, sharp focus, colour only
• Recency: Recent (within 6 months)

Additional Guidance

• Even lighting; no shadows or glare
• Head upright, look straight at camera, eyes open
• Neutral expression, mouth closed
• Glasses: no reflections; no dark lenses

Common Rejection Reasons

• Incorrect size or crop
• Face height outside required range
• Background not plain
• Poor quality (blurry, noisy)
• Shadows, glare, red-eye