# 🇪🇪Estonia Driver's License Photo

Country: Estonia

Document: Driver's License

Page language: en

Page: [🇪🇪Estonia Driver's License Photo](https://onedollarpassportphoto.com/ee/driving/)

Requirements last verified: 2026-01-29

Applies to: Understanding the driver's licence photo standard and preparing before your photo is taken at the issuing office.

Does not apply to: Supplying your own photo. The issuing office photographs you on site; outside photos are not accepted for the driver's licence.

The issuing office takes the photo in person. Applicants cannot supply their own photo for this document.

## Photo specifications

These are document-specific values from the page data. Printed and digital requirements may apply to different application routes; consult the guide and sources below.

| Requirement | Value |
|---|---|
| Photo dimensions | 40 × 50 mm |
| Photo paper | glossy |
| Digital pixel dimensions | 1300 × 1600 px (see guide/source for applicability and minimum vs exact sizing) |
| Digital file format | JPEG |
| Maximum digital file size | 5120 KB |
| Photo age | Taken within 6 months |

## Appearance and composition

- Background: Light, single-colour background — white or light grey preferred
- Head size: Face must cover 70–80% of the vertical height of the photo
- Glasses: Permitted; check the source for restrictions.
- Even lighting; no harsh shadows.
- Filters, beauty modes and retouching are forbidden.
- Color photo.
- Head coverings are permitted for religious reasons; check the source for conditions.
- Uniforms are restricted; check the source for exceptions.
- No earphones or wireless devices.

## What to expect at your appointment

Understanding the driver's licence photo standard and preparing before your photo is taken at the issuing office.

[Read the official requirements](https://transpordiamet.ee/en/mobility-and-transportation/driving-licence-and-right-drive)

## How to prepare

Sort these before your appointment and the photo passes first time.

-   Wrong photo size — Estonian driving licence requires 40x50mm, not the common 35x45mm used in many other countries
-   Face too small — Your face must cover 70–80% of the photo height from chin to top of head
-   Glare on glasses — If wearing glasses, lenses must be free of reflections and frames must not cover the eyes
-   Non-neutral expression — Smiling, frowning, or open mouth will cause rejection; keep a neutral expression
-   Busy or coloured background — Background must be light and single-colour (white or light grey), with no patterns or objects
-   Head tilted or turned — Face must be straight-on and centred, with eyes level and looking directly at the camera

## Common rejection reasons

- Wrong photo size — Estonian driving licence requires 40x50mm, not the common 35x45mm used in many other countries

- Face too small — Your face must cover 70–80% of the photo height from chin to top of head

- Glare on glasses — If wearing glasses, lenses must be free of reflections and frames must not cover the eyes

- Non-neutral expression — Smiling, frowning, or open mouth will cause rejection; keep a neutral expression

- Busy or coloured background — Background must be light and single-colour (white or light grey), with no patterns or objects

- Head tilted or turned — Face must be straight-on and centred, with eyes level and looking directly at the camera

## Source for the document requirements

[Source linked by the document page](https://transpordiamet.ee/en/mobility-and-transportation/driving-licence-and-right-drive)

The complete guide below includes additional sources and application-specific qualifications when available.