# 🇮🇸Iceland ID Card Photo

Country: Iceland

Document: ID Card

Page language: en

Page: [🇮🇸Iceland ID Card Photo](https://onedollarpassportphoto.com/is/id/)

Requirements last verified: 2026-02-03

Applies to: Understanding the ID card 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 ID card.

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 | 35 × 45 mm |
| Photo paper | glossy |
| Digital file format | JPEG |
| Photo age | Taken within 6 months |

## Appearance and composition

- Background: Plain white or light gray background with no shadows or patterns
- Head size: Head height from chin to crown should be between 31mm and 36mm
- Expression: Neutral expression with mouth closed, both eyes open and looking directly at camera
- Glasses: Not permitted.
- 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 ID card photo standard and preparing before your photo is taken at the issuing office.

[Read the official requirements](https://www.skra.is/english/people/passport-and-id-card/id-card/)

## How to prepare

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

-   Wearing glasses — Glasses are not allowed unless you have a signed doctor's statement for medical necessity, and even then they must not cause glare or hide your eyes
-   Wrong background — Background must be plain white or light gray with no shadows, patterns, or objects visible behind you
-   Incorrect head size — Head height from chin to crown must measure between 31mm and 36mm when printed at 35x45mm
-   Photo too old — Must be taken within the last 6 months and reflect your current appearance
-   Non-neutral expression — You must have a neutral facial expression with mouth closed and both eyes open
-   Digital alterations — Any retouching, filters, or AI modifications to the photo will cause rejection

## Common rejection reasons

- Wearing glasses — Glasses are not allowed unless you have a signed doctor's statement for medical necessity, and even then they must not cause glare or hide your eyes

- Wrong background — Background must be plain white or light gray with no shadows, patterns, or objects visible behind you

- Incorrect head size — Head height from chin to crown must measure between 31mm and 36mm when printed at 35x45mm

- Photo too old — Must be taken within the last 6 months and reflect your current appearance

- Non-neutral expression — You must have a neutral facial expression with mouth closed and both eyes open

- Digital alterations — Any retouching, filters, or AI modifications to the photo will cause rejection

## Source for the document requirements

[Source linked by the document page](https://www.skra.is/english/people/passport-and-id-card/id-card/)

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