Latvian ID Photo

Preparing Your Eid Portrait When Applying in Latvia or Abroad

The Latvian eID card combines a visible identity portrait with the person’s official identity record. Its application belongs to the Office of Citizenship and Migration Affairs identity-document service, where photographs are taken at the division. That is useful when planning a card renewal: you can prepare for the image step without assuming that a spare photograph from another application must be brought.

Applying outside Latvia needs a separate check of the receiving mission’s instructions. The Latvian embassy in Austria, for example, lists one document photograph measuring 35 × 45 mm, on white, and no older than three months. This local checklist explains why the submission arrangements abroad should not be inferred solely from the domestic appointment procedure.

Check your portrait for a recognisable likeness, appropriate facial expression and clear photo quality. The detailed specifications below cover the visual requirements, including framing. If you are supplying a studio photograph, keep it in good condition and confirm any certification requirements with the office before the appointment rather than writing on the image itself.

The card application also requires the appropriate identity documents and personal attendance arrangements. Use our embassy and consulate directory to locate the mission responsible for your place of residence and check the requested prints there. Preparing a suitable photo helps the identity check, while changes to your name or other recorded details must be supported through the official application process.