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A passport photo for the Netherlands must be 35 × 45 mm (413 × 531 px at 300 dpi) with a light grey or light blue or white background. The head (chin to crown) should measure 26–30 mm. Make your Netherlands passport photo online with our free passport photo maker — upload a selfie and get a digital photo and a print sheet in seconds.

Size
35 × 45 mm
Pixels
413 × 531 px
Resolution
300 dpi
Background
Light grey or light blue or white
Head height
26–30 mm

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    35 mm 45 mm head height 26–30 mm eye line 22.5–27 mm from bottom Background: Light grey or light blue or white · 413×531 px

    Netherlands nederlands paspoort photo size explained

    • Size: 35 × 45 mm — 413 × 531 pixels for a digital file (300 dpi).
    • Head height: 26–30 mm from chin to the top of the head (57.8–66.7% of the photo height).
    • Eye line: 22.5–27 mm above the bottom edge, face centred horizontally.
    • Background: Light grey or light blue or white, plain, evenly lit, no shadows or patterns.
    • Recent: taken within the last 6 months.

    Upload or take a photo above — the tool places your head and eyes inside these ranges automatically and shows the guides on the preview.

    Netherlands passport photo requirements (2026)

    Nederlands paspoort

    Print size
    35 × 45 mm
    Pixels
    413 × 531 px
    Head height
    26–30 mm
    Eye line from bottom
    22.5–27 mm
    Background
    Light grey or light blue or white
    Taken within
    6 months

    Expression: Neutral look, looking straight into the camera, mouth closed

    Glasses: Allowed (applicant's choice): eyes fully visible, fully transparent lenses, no disturbing reflection, no shadow

    Head covering: Head uncovered, except for religious/philosophical reasons or medical hair loss; covering must be plain, single-coloured and contrast with the background

    Children: Children under 6 are exempt from: eyes on a horizontal line, head not tilted, shoulders straight, neutral look, looking straight into the camera, mouth closed. Any support must not be visible (hand under clothing). Child with eyes closed: not allowed. Age <=10: chin-to-crown 19-30 mm.

    • Size: 35×45 mm

    • Plain light grey background

    • Neutral expression, mouth closed

    • Both eyes open and clearly visible

    • No glasses

    • Taken within the last 6 months

    Official source: rijksoverheid.nl · RvIG

    Visa

    Print size
    35 × 45 mm
    Pixels
    413 × 531 px
    Head height
    31.5–36 mm
    Eye line from bottom
    23.4–31.5 mm
    Background
    Light grey

    • Size: 35×45 mm

    • Plain light grey background

    • Neutral expression, mouth closed

    • Both eyes open and clearly visible

    • No glasses

    • Taken within the last 6 months

    Head and eye position follow the ICAO standard used by most countries.

    Nederlandse identiteitskaart

    Print size
    35 × 45 mm
    Pixels
    413 × 531 px
    Head height
    26–30 mm
    Eye line from bottom
    23.4–31.5 mm
    Background
    Light grey or light blue or white
    Taken within
    6 months

    Expression: Neutral look, looking straight into the camera, mouth closed

    Glasses: Allowed (applicant's choice): eyes fully visible, fully transparent lenses, no disturbing reflection, no shadow

    Head covering: Head uncovered, except for religious/philosophical reasons or medical hair loss; covering must be plain, single-coloured and contrast with the background

    Children: Children under 6 are exempt from: eyes on a horizontal line, head not tilted, shoulders straight, neutral look, looking straight into the camera, mouth closed. Any support must not be visible (hand under clothing). Child with eyes closed: not allowed. Age <=10: chin-to-crown 19-30 mm.

    Official source: rijksoverheid.nl · RvIG

    How the photo check works

    Every photo goes through the same steps a passport office would apply — only faster:

    • Face detection — 478 facial landmarks are located on your device to find your eyes, chin and head outline, and to make sure exactly one face is in the photo.
    • Geometry — head height and eye line are measured and the photo is cropped and scaled so they fall inside the official range for your document; a tilted head is straightened automatically.
    • Quality — resolution, sharpness, exposure, even lighting on both sides of the face and red eyes (corrected automatically when found).
    • Background removal — the background is cut out and replaced with the exact colour your document requires.
    • AI review — a vision AI model checks expression, open eyes, glasses and glare, head coverings, shadows, other people or objects, and signs of filters or a photo of a screen.

    Tips for a photo that passes

    Face a window or a soft light so both sides of your face are evenly lit. Keep your head straight, look into the lens with a neutral expression and your mouth closed. Take off glasses and hats, keep hair away from your eyes and wear a top that contrasts with the background. Hold the phone at eye level about an arm's length or 1–1.5 m away; a self-timer or a helper works best.

    What size is a Netherlands nederlands paspoort photo?

    The official Netherlands nederlands paspoort photo size is 35×45 mm (1.38 × 1.77 inches). For a digital file that is 413 × 531 pixels at 300 dpi, or 827 × 1063 pixels at 600 dpi if you want extra sharpness for printing. From chin to the top of the head the face must measure 26–30 mm, which is 57.8–66.7% of the photo height. The eyes should sit 18–22.5 mm below the top edge.

    The background must be light grey or light blue or white, evenly lit and without shadows or patterns. Look straight at the camera with a neutral expression and your mouth closed, keep both eyes open and visible, and remove glasses if they reflect light or hide your eyes.

    Same size in other countries

    The same 35×45 mm format is used for passports in 126 other countries, including Algeria, Andorra, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belgium and Benin. Worldwide the most common passport photo size is 35×45 mm (127 countries) — the format Netherlands uses too.

    Netherlands also sets photo rules for visa (35×45 mm) and nederlandse identiteitskaart (35×45 mm) — pick the document in the tool above to get the right crop.

    How to make and print a Netherlands passport photo at home

    Take a well-lit photo against a plain wall, upload it to the free photo maker above and choose Netherlands — Nederlands paspoort. The tool detects your face, crops it to the exact 35×45 mm size, replaces the background with light grey or light blue or white and checks sharpness, lighting, red-eye and head position. Download the digital file for an online application, or the print sheet: one standard 10×15 cm (4×6 in) photo print holds 6 Netherlands passport photos, which costs a fraction of a photo booth.

    Frequently asked questions

    What are the Netherlands passport photo requirements?

    Size 35 × 45 mm (413 × 531 px at 300 dpi), a plain light grey or light blue or white background, head height 26–30 mm from chin to crown, eyes open and looking straight at the camera, a neutral expression and even lighting with no shadows. The photo must be recent, sharp and in colour.

    What size is a Netherlands passport photo?

    A passport photo for the Netherlands must be 35 × 45 mm (413 × 531 px at 300 dpi) with a light grey or light blue or white background. The head (chin to crown) should measure 26–30 mm.

    What background is required for a Netherlands passport photo?

    Light grey or light blue or white (#EDEDED), plain and evenly lit, with no shadows, patterns or objects. Our tool replaces the background automatically.

    Can I wear glasses in a Netherlands passport photo?

    allowed (applicant's choice): eyes fully visible, fully transparent lenses, no disturbing reflection, no shadow

    Can I smile in a Netherlands passport photo?

    neutral look, looking straight into the camera, mouth closed

    Are head coverings allowed in a Netherlands passport photo?

    head uncovered, except for religious/philosophical reasons or medical hair loss; covering must be plain, single-coloured and contrast with the background

    What are the rules for a baby or child's Netherlands passport photo?

    Children under 6 are exempt from: eyes on a horizontal line, head not tilted, shoulders straight, neutral look, looking straight into the camera, mouth closed. Any support must not be visible (hand under clothing). Child with eyes closed: not allowed. Age <=10: chin-to-crown 19-30 mm.

    Are Netherlands visa and ID photos the same size as passport photos?

    Nederlands paspoort: 35 × 45 mm, light grey or light blue or white background; Visa: 35 × 45 mm, light grey background; Nederlandse identiteitskaart: 35 × 45 mm, light grey or light blue or white background.

    How do I make a Netherlands passport photo online?

    Upload a selfie or any front-facing photo to our free Netherlands passport photo maker above. It finds your face, removes the background, crops the photo to 35 × 45 mm and checks it with AI — then download the digital photo or a print sheet. No sign-up, no app to install.

    Can I get a digital Netherlands passport photo?

    Yes — download the 413 × 531 px JPEG at 300 dpi for an online application, or a 10 × 15 cm (4 × 6 in) sheet to print at any photo shop.

    Can I take a passport photo at home?

    Yes. Stand facing a window for soft, even light, ask someone to take the photo from about 1.5 m at eye level, keep a neutral expression and look straight into the lens. Upload it here — we check it, remove the background and crop it to the exact size.
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