Kosovo Driving Licence Photo: Official Requirements and Size

A compliant photograph is the first step towards obtaining your Kosovo driving licence — the Patente-shofer, a credit-card-sized document (86×54 mm) issued by the Ministry of Internal Affairs (Ministria e Punëve të Brendshme, MPB). Despite the compact card format, the applicant photo must follow a standard European-format portrait: 35×45 mm, plain white background, and a neutral expression with the head filling 70–80% of the frame — the same specification used across the Western Balkans licensing framework.

One useful practical detail sets Kosovo apart: most MPB regional licensing offices are equipped with on-site cameras and will photograph applicants during the appointment itself. This in-office photography is a built-in convenience, not a requirement — a self-prepared photograph that meets the official standard is accepted without question at all offices across the country. Coming with a ready, compliant photo is often the faster route at busier urban centres, and it gives you full control over how the image looks rather than relying on variable office lighting or equipment.

• Dimensions: 35×45 mm (413×531 px at 300 dpi)
• Background: plain white (#FFFFFF) or very light — no shadows, gradients, or patterns
• Head coverage: face and top of head must fill 70–80% of the total frame height
• Expression: neutral and relaxed, mouth closed, eyes open and clearly visible
• Glasses: permitted only if eyes are fully unobstructed; no tinted or photochromic lenses, no glare on the glass
• Headwear: not permitted except for documented religious observance
• Recency: taken within the past 6 months, accurately reflecting current appearance
• Pose: head and shoulders square to the camera, no tilting or rotation

Common reasons photos are rejected in Kosovo:

• Shadow on the background or across the face — even a faint grey tint behind the head is a frequent cause of rejection at MPB offices
• Head size outside the 70–80% rule — too small with excess empty space above, or cropped too tightly at the top of the frame
• Glasses with any visible tint or lens glare, including clear frames under bright overhead lighting that creates unwanted reflections
• Photo older than 6 months or showing a noticeably different appearance — new beard, changed hair colour, or a substantial change in weight

Upload a clear, well-lit photo of yourself: it is automatically cropped and scaled to the exact 35×45 mm MPB standard — correct dimensions, white background, and proper face coverage — ready to attach to your application. A free watermarked preview lets you review the result before making any payment. If the photo is ever rejected at the licensing office, it will be redone at no extra cost or refunded in full. There is no upfront commitment: you pay only for the final file you are satisfied with.