Luxembourg photo specifications
Photo sizes and rules for 1 document issued in Luxembourg, taken from the issuing authorities and linked to their official pages.
At a glance
Luxembourg passports are issued through the passport office (BPVL), communes and embassies. In Luxembourg the photo is taken on the spot, so you bring none. From abroad you supply a recent photo that meets the ICAO criteria, such as 35 x 45 mm in colour at the Madrid embassy, with the face 32 to 36 mm high on a plain light background.
Overview
The Luxembourg passport is a travel document issued by the State through the Bureau des passeports, visas et légalisations (BPVL). Residents apply at the population office of their commune or at the BPVL, where the photo, the fingerprints and the signature are captured digitally. Luxembourgers living abroad apply at a Luxembourg embassy or consulate-general, or at a Belgian mission acting for Luxembourg.
The photo rule therefore depends on where you apply. At the counter in Luxembourg there is nothing to bring, and a professional photograph is optional. Abroad, you provide a recent photo that complies with ICAO standards. The passport page gives the framing, background, glasses and headwear rules in detail.
Photo specifications by document
Passports
| Document | Print size | Digital size | Background |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passport | 35 × 45 mm | — | Plain light colour, ideally neutral grey |
Frequently asked questions
In Luxembourg the photo is taken at the counter, so no home photo is needed. From abroad you supply a recent photo that complies with ICAO standards, and the embassy tells you the print or file details. A professional photograph is optional for residents.
No size is published by Guichet.lu. The Madrid and San José embassies ask for 35 x 45 mm (1.38 x 1.77 in), with the face 32 to 36 mm high.
The ministry asks for a bright, one-colour background, ideally neutral grey. The Madrid embassy says it must be light but not white, so check your embassy before using white.
Nearby countries
Other countries in Western Europe:
Official sources
- Guichet.lu, Luxembourg government. Demander un passeport – résident guichet.public.lu. Checked 2 November 2026.
- Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs of Luxembourg. New ISO/ICAO photo guidelines (PDF) mae.gouvernement.lu. Checked 2 November 2026.
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"Luxembourg photo specifications". WorldPhotoSpecs. Last updated 4 November 2026. https://worldphotospecs.org/luxembourg