Romanian Passport and ID Card Photos in New York: What You Actually Need
Passport Photo Guide · Romania
For a Romanian passport in New York you do not bring photos: the consulate takes your picture on site. The Romanian ID card is different. Its proxy needs six color photos, 3 by 4 cm, on a white background, with a 7 mm white strip along the bottom.
Last checked against the Consulate General of Romania in New York on October 15, 2026.
Which Romanian documents need photos?
| Document | Photos at the New York consulate |
|---|---|
| Electronic passport | No photos needed. The consulate takes your picture, fingerprints and electronic signature in person. Wear dark clothing, not white or light shades |
| ID card by proxy | 6 color photos, 3 by 4 cm, with a 7 mm white strip at the bottom, on a white background. Write your surname and first name in capitals on the back |
| First ID card | 5 photos, 3 by 4 cm, with a 7 mm white strip at the bottom. Only for citizens domiciled in Romania who cannot travel there, aged 14 and over |
| Romanian visa | For foreign citizens: one or two recent color photos in the 3 by 4 format, depending on the type of visa |
The ID card photo, front and back
The 3 by 4 cm format with a white strip is rarely made in the United States, and the consulate itself notes that these photo services are not common here. The strip sits inside the 4 cm height, along the bottom edge. On the back, write your surname and first name in capital letters.
ThisPix · Midtown Manhattan
Romanian ID card photos in NYCWalk in Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM. Six color photos at 3 × 4 cm with the 7 mm white strip, on a white background, ready for your proxy appointment.
Book your photos212-753-4671Romanian passport at the New York consulate
- No photos needed. Your photo is taken at the consulate. Wear dark clothing and avoid white or light shades.
- In person. Photos, fingerprints, electronic signature and scans of original documents all require you to be present. Applications by mail are not accepted.
- By appointment. Book and complete the application online through econsulat.ro.
- Originals only. Bring original Romanian documents. Certified copies of identity and civil status documents are not accepted.
- Processing. About 3 months.
- Children. Both parents, or the legal representative, come to the consulate with the child.
Romanian ID card through a proxy
- Issued only in Romania. Romanian consulates do not issue ID cards. The consulate authenticates a special power of attorney so that someone in Romania can apply for you.
- Six photos. Color, 3 by 4 cm, with a 7 mm white strip at the bottom, on a white background, with your name in capitals on the back.
- Consulate only. A power of attorney signed before a US notary public is not accepted for the ID card. At the consulate, this proxy is free of charge.
- Not for a first ID card. A first ID card cannot be obtained through a proxy.
Common mistakes
- A 3 by 4 cm photo without the white strip
- A US 2 by 2 inch photo for the ID card
- A grey or colored background instead of white
- Black and white instead of color
- Fewer than six photos for the proxy
- No name written on the back
- White or light clothing at the consulate
- Mailing a passport application
- An ID card proxy signed before a US notary
- Trying to get a first ID card by proxy
Since 1986
The 3 × 4 cm format, done rightFor 40 years ThisPix has photographed New Yorkers to the size and rules of consulates around the world. Tell us it is for a Romanian ID card and we will set up the white background and the 7 mm strip.
Get your photos at ThisPix212-753-4671Questions, answered
Do I need photos for a Romanian passport in New York?
No. The Consulate General takes your photo on site when you apply in person. Wear dark clothing and avoid white or light shades.
What size is a Romanian ID card photo?
3 by 4 cm, in color, on a white background, with a 7 mm white strip along the bottom.
How many photos do I need for a Romanian ID card proxy?
Six color photos for the power of attorney authenticated at the New York consulate. A first ID card applied for at the consulate needs five.
What is the white strip on a Romanian ID card photo?
A 7 mm white band along the bottom of the 3 by 4 cm photo. It is part of the 4 cm height, so the picture itself fills the space above it.
Can a US notary sign the ID card proxy?
No. For the Romanian ID card, powers of attorney authenticated by US notaries are not accepted. The proxy must be authenticated by the consulate, where it is free of charge.
What photo do I need for a Romanian visa?
Foreign citizens submit one or two recent color photos in the 3 by 4 format, depending on the type of visa.
How long does a Romanian passport take in New York?
About 3 months from the application at the consulate.
Where can I get Romanian ID card photos in New York?
At ThisPix, 805 3rd Avenue, 2nd Floor, at East 50th Street in Midtown Manhattan. Walk in Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM.
Sources. Requirements change, so always confirm with the Romanian Consulate General before you apply. Last checked October 15, 2026.
- Passport for Romanian citizens domiciled in the US (Romanian), Consulate General of Romania in New York
- Passport for Romanian citizens domiciled in Romania (Romanian), Consulate General of Romania in New York
- Power of attorney for the ID card (Romanian), Consulate General of Romania in New York
- First ID card (Romanian), Consulate General of Romania in New York
- General information about the Romanian visa, Consulate General of Romania in New York