Moldova Driving Licence Photo — Official Size and Requirements

A Moldova driving licence is issued exclusively by the Agenția Servicii Publice (ASP), the national authority responsible for all biometric identity documents in the country. The photograph must conform to the ICAO biometric standard — the same international framework applied to Moldovan passports and national identity cards — ensuring consistent, machine-readable facial data across all ASP-issued credentials.

One detail that sets the Moldova driving licence apart from many other countries: the photograph is captured digitally on-site at an ASP service centre during your application appointment, rather than submitted by you in advance. This is standard procedure for all ASP biometric documents in Moldova. Knowing the exact specification beforehand still matters — you need to arrive without glasses, dressed appropriately, and ready to hold the right expression so the on-site capture goes through without requiring you to reschedule.

• Photo dimensions: 35 × 45 mm (digital equivalent: 827 × 1063 px)
• Background: plain white (#FFFFFF) — no shadows, gradients, textures, or patterns
• Face coverage: the face must fill between 70% and 80% of the total frame height
• Expression: neutral and relaxed, mouth closed, eyes open and looking directly at the camera
• Glasses: strictly not permitted — all eyewear must be removed
• Headwear: not permitted, except for documented religious observance, with the full face remaining visible
• Photo recency: must reflect your current appearance, taken within the last 6 months

Common reasons photos are rejected in Moldova:

• Glasses present — any eyewear, including thin frames and rimless styles, is prohibited regardless of lens type
• Non-white background — grey, cream, beige, or patterned backgrounds do not satisfy the ICAO white-background requirement used at ASP capture stations
• Incorrect face coverage — a face filling less than 70% (too much empty space above the head) or more than 80% (hairline cut off) falls outside the accepted range
• Shadows on the face or background — overhead or side lighting that casts shadows on the face, neck, or behind the head is a frequent cause of repeat captures at biometric stations

Use our tool to generate a correctly sized, properly formatted reference image that matches the ASP biometric specification exactly — 35 × 45 mm, ICAO-compliant, white background, face coverage verified. Because the photo is taken digitally at the ASP office, your reference image serves a clear practical purpose: you see precisely how a compliant photo must look, confirm your appearance is in order before the appointment, and walk in confident and prepared. The same formatted file is immediately reusable for any other document or visa application — international licences, residence permits, consular forms — that does accept submitted photos. A watermarked preview is available free of charge before you decide to download.