Portugal Cartão de Cidadão 35x45 mm: size, requirements & free photo checker

Get a fully compliant Portugal Cartão de Cidadão 35x45 mm photo without a studio visit. Upload a phone photo and PhotoDocs crops, resizes and cleans the background to the official Portugal specification below, ready to print. You get a free, measured pass/fail report before paying anything.

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Official requirements

Photo size35 × 45 mm
Digital size413 × 531 px (300 DPI)
Head height70–80% of the photo height (chin to crown)
Backgroundplain light background (fundo liso e claro)
ExpressionLook straight into the camera with a relaxed, closed-mouth expression
Eyes & faceBoth eyes open and clearly visible; no hair across the face
LightingEven lighting, no shadows on the face or behind the head
Glasses & headwearNo glasses (unless medically required) and no hats except religious wear that leaves the face clear
Recency & editingTaken within the last 6 months, unedited — no filters or retouching
FramingPassport-type ICAO photo; normally captured at the counter

How to make your Portugal photo

  1. Upload or capture a photo. Take a selfie against a plain wall, or use the guided camera. Any recent phone photo works.
  2. We fit it to the spec. Automatic face detection, cropping to 35 × 45 mm (413 × 531 px) and background cleanup to a plain light background (fundo liso e claro) background.
  3. Check for free, then download. Read the free pass/fail compliance report. Download the full-resolution digital photo plus a print-ready 4×6″ sheet for €5.

Frequently asked questions

What size is a Portugal Cartão de Cidadão 35x45 mm photo?
35 × 45 mm — 413 × 531 px at 300 DPI. The head must fill 70–80% of the photo height, measured from the chin to the top of the head.
What background does the Portugal photo need?
A plain light background (fundo liso e claro) background. Our tool removes and replaces your background automatically to meet this.
Can I take this photo at home with my phone?
Yes. Take a selfie against a plain wall (or use our guided camera), and we crop, resize and clean the background to the exact Portugal specification. You see a free pass/fail compliance report before you pay.
How much does it cost?
The compliance check and watermarked preview are free. The full-resolution digital photo plus a print-ready 4×6″ sheet is €5 — the price is shown upfront, unlike most photo sites.

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