Estonia · id
Estonian ID card photo, self-service ready
The Estonian ID card — the backbone of e-Estonia's digital identity — takes the same fully digital photo as the passport: a colour JPEG of at least 1300×1600 pixels, between 1 and 5 MB, on a light single-colour background, uploaded through the politsei.ee self-service portal.
- Size
- —
- Digital file
- 1300×1600 px JPEG
- Background
- light
- Head height
- —
- Price
- €5.99 · once
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- Head size62.4% · 50–69%
- Eye line61.2% · 56–69%
- Backgroundwhite · σ 6
- Lightingeven
- Resolution1832px
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Checked against the official specification — source cited on every document.
How it works
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58 documents across 29 destinations, each with the official specification built in.
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Add your photo
Ten checks measure it live on your device — nothing is uploaded.
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Pay once, download everything
Exact-spec file, print sheet and compliance report. One price, no subscription.
What is a Estonia ID Card photo?
The Estonian ID card photo follows the same fully digital PBGB specification as the passport: minimum 1300×1600 pixels, JPEG between 1 and 5 MB, light single-colour background, unedited, submitted via self-service.
As the credential behind e-Estonia's digital signatures and services, the ID card is near-universal among residents — and a photo less than six months old from a recent application can often be reused automatically, making one compliant photo go a long way.
No prints, no booths, no photographer requirement — but also no tolerance for scans, screenshots or edited images. This page verifies your framing, background and file constraints in the browser before you submit.
Estonia ID Card photo requirements
| Size | 1300×1600 px @300 DPI |
|---|---|
| Digital file | 1300×1600px JPEG · max 5120 KB |
| Background | light |
| Digital upload | accepted |
| Background editing | not permitted — we keep you compliant by not touching it |
- Same PBGB digital spec as the Estonian passport: minimum 1300×1600 px JPEG between 1 and 5 MB, submitted via politsei.ee self-service.
- Light single-colour background; unedited photos only — scans and screenshots are rejected.
Source: official requirements · verified 2026-07
What you get for €5.99
- High-resolution file in the exact spec (1300×1600px, under 5120 KB)
- Compliance report — everything we measured, printable
- Print-ready 10×15 cm sheet with 4 copies and cut lines
one-time payment — no subscription
Photos that pass
- Exact dimensions — 1300×1600px
- Plain light background, evenly lit
- Taken in the last 6 months, neutral expression
Photos that get rejected
- Edited, filtered or AI-retouched photos
- Shadows on the face or background
- Busy walls, gradients or the wrong background colour
- Head too large, too small, or off-centre
- Glare on glasses or tinted lenses
- Old photos, or photos of printed photos
Why PassportClerk
Private by architecture
The free check runs on your device, and paid photos are deleted after 48 hours.
Measured, not guessed
Ten checks against the official specification — with the numbers shown, not a vague thumbs-up.
Exact files, first time
Correct pixels, DPI and file size for the portal, plus a print-ready sheet.
Fair by default
One price, no subscription. Wrong files? We fix them or refund you.
Frequently asked questions
What does the ID card application accept?
A colour JPEG of minimum 1300×1600 pixels between 1 and 5 MB: unedited, light single-colour background, eyes level, head straight, no headwear or headphones, taken within the last 6 months.
Can I reuse my passport photo?
Yes — the specification is identical, and a photo less than six months old from a recent application can often be reused automatically in self-service.
What backgrounds pass?
Light, single-colour, without patterns or shadows — white, light grey or a pale neutral all work. The live check measures uniformity, the thing most home photos fail on.
Does this cover the residence permit card?
Yes — the same PBGB photo specification covers Estonian residence permit cards submitted through the same channels.
Compliance, honestly
- We validate your photo against the official rules — we never retouch your face, and we only normalize the background where the destination country permits it.
- Every requirement is cited from official government sources, with the verification date shown on the page.
- You get a measured report, not a guarantee — final acceptance always rests with the issuing authority.
official requirements · verified 2026-07