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Poland Passport Photo Maker Online: Size & Requirements 2026

Q: What are the Poland passport photo requirements?

Size 35 × 45 mm (768 × 1004 px at 300 dpi), a plain white background, head height 31.5–36 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.

A Poland passport photo must be 35 × 45 mm (768 × 1004 px at 300 dpi) with a white background. The head (chin to crown) should measure 31.5–36 mm. Make your Poland 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: 768 × 1004 px
Resolution: 300 dpi
Background: White
Head height: 31.5–36 mm
File size: max 2500 KB

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2. Add your photo

Drop a photo here or click to upload JPG, PNG or WebP · face the camera · even light · at least 1000 px

Face detection runs on your device. Photos sent for background removal are kept for up to 7 days for quality control, then deleted automatically.

Poland paszport (polska) photo size explained

Size: 35 × 45 mm — 768 × 1004 pixels for a digital file (300 dpi).
Head height: 31.5–36 mm from chin to the top of the head (70–80% of the photo height).
Eye line: 22.5–27 mm above the bottom edge, face centred horizontally.
Background: White, plain, evenly lit, no shadows or patterns.
Recent: taken within the last 6 months.
Digital file: JPEG, up to 2,500 KB.

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

Poland passport photo requirements (2026)

Paszport (Polska)

Print size: 35 × 45 mm
Pixels: 768 × 1004 px
Head height: 31.5–36 mm
Eye line from bottom: 22.5–27 mm
Background: White
Taken within: 6 months
File size: up to 2,500 KB

Expression: Natural/neutral face without facial gestures, mouth closed, eyes open, looking straight into the lens

Glasses: Corrective glasses allowed if eyes well visible, frames do not cover eyebrows and no light reflection; contact lenses OK if they don't change natural eye shape/colour; dark glasses only for congenital/acquired vision defects with a disability certificate attached

Head covering: Only if required by religion, with a certificate of membership of a religious community registered in Poland; whole face oval and ear line must be uncovered

Children: Children up to 5: may have eyes closed, mouth open or unnatural expression; face uncovered (no hair/toy), head straight, light uniform background, no other persons. Mouth closed required above age 5.

• Size: 35×45 mm

• Plain white background

• Neutral expression, mouth closed

• Both eyes open and clearly visible

• No glasses

• Taken within the last 6 months

Official source: gov.pl (MSWiA) · gov.pl

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.

Dowód osobisty (e-dowód)

Print size: 35 × 45 mm
Pixels: 492 × 633 px
Head height: 31.5–36 mm
Eye line from bottom: 23.4–31.5 mm
Background: White
Taken within: 6 months
File size: up to 2,500 KB

Expression: Natural/neutral face without facial gestures, mouth closed, eyes open, looking straight into the lens

Head covering: Only if required by religion, with a certificate of membership of a religious community registered in Poland; whole face oval and ear line must be uncovered

• Size: 35×45 mm

• Plain white background

• Neutral expression, mouth closed

• Both eyes open and clearly visible

• No glasses

• Taken within the last 6 months

Official source: gov.pl (MSWiA) · gov.pl

Residence Card

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.

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 Poland paszport (polska) photo?

The official Poland paszport (polska) 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 31.5–36 mm, which is 70–80% of the photo height. The eyes should sit 18–22.5 mm below the top edge.

The background must be white, evenly lit and without shadows or patterns. Online applications accept files of up to 2500 KB. 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 Poland uses too.

Poland also sets photo rules for visa (35×45 mm), dowód osobisty (e-dowód) (35×45 mm) and residence card (35×45 mm) — pick the document in the tool above to get the right crop.

How to make and print a Poland passport photo at home

Take a well-lit photo against a plain wall, upload it to the free photo maker above and choose Poland — Paszport (Polska). The tool detects your face, crops it to the exact 35×45 mm size, replaces the background with 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 Poland passport photos, which costs a fraction of a photo booth.

Frequently asked questions

What are the Poland passport photo requirements?

Size 35 × 45 mm (768 × 1004 px at 300 dpi), a plain white background, head height 31.5–36 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 Poland passport photo?

A Poland passport photo must be 35 × 45 mm (768 × 1004 px at 300 dpi) with a white background. The head (chin to crown) should measure 31.5–36 mm.

What background is required for a Poland passport photo?

White (#FFFFFF), plain and evenly lit, with no shadows, patterns or objects. Our tool replaces the background automatically.

Can I wear glasses in a Poland passport photo?

corrective glasses allowed if eyes well visible, frames do not cover eyebrows and no light reflection; contact lenses OK if they don't change natural eye shape/colour; dark glasses only for congenital/acquired vision defects with a disability certificate attached

Can I smile in a Poland passport photo?

natural/neutral face without facial gestures, mouth closed, eyes open, looking straight into the lens

Are head coverings allowed in a Poland passport photo?

only if required by religion, with a certificate of membership of a religious community registered in Poland; whole face oval and ear line must be uncovered

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

Children up to 5: may have eyes closed, mouth open or unnatural expression; face uncovered (no hair/toy), head straight, light uniform background, no other persons. Mouth closed required above age 5.

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

Paszport (Polska): 35 × 45 mm, white background; Visa: 35 × 45 mm, light grey background; Dowód osobisty (e-dowód): 35 × 45 mm, white background; Residence Card: 35 × 45 mm, light grey background.

How do I make a Poland passport photo online?

Upload a selfie or any front-facing photo to our free Poland 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 Poland passport photo?

Yes — download the 768 × 1004 px JPEG at 300 dpi (under 2500 KB) 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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