Photos for the document "Student ID" - requirements

Student ID photo size

Width: 30 mm

Height: 40 mm

Look straight – do not tilt your head

The photo must be taken against a light, uniform background.

Facial appearance

Eyes open, mouth closed, no facial expression. 

No headwear unless for religious reasons.

Image quality

Sharp, color photo without shadows, scratches, or reflections.

Image processing price PLN 14.99

Photo Requirements for Polish Student ID (Legitymacja Studencka)

To issue a student ID card in Poland (legitymacja studencka), applicants must provide a photo that meets commonly accepted academic standards. The required format is slightly different from a passport photo and is widely used in universities across the country.

Photo specifications

  • Size: 30×40 mm
  • Color photo with a light, uniform background
  • Recent photo (taken within the last 6 months)

Head position and appearance

  • Head facing forward, not tilted or rotated
  • Eyes open, mouth closed
  • Neutral facial expression
  • Eyebrows and pupils clearly visible
  • No head covering (unless justified for religious reasons with documentation)

Image quality and technical criteria

  • Sharp, clean image with no blurring, shadows, or scratches
  • Natural skin tone and proper lighting
  • No objects or other people in the frame

     

Source:

  • https://pw.edu.pl/Studenci/Rekrutacja/Rekrutacja-na-studia-I-i-II-stopnia/Wymagane-dokumenty
  • https://irk.uj.edu.pl/pl/offer/PRK2023/requirements/