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Portugal Passport Photo Maker Online: Size & Requirements 2026

Q: What are the Portugal passport photo requirements?

Size 35 × 45 mm (413 × 531 px at 300 dpi), a plain light grey background, head height 32–36 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 Portugal passport photo must be 35 × 45 mm (413 × 531 px at 300 dpi) with a light grey background. The head (chin to crown) should measure 32–36 mm. Make your Portugal 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
Head height: 32–36 mm

1. Choose your document

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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.

Portugal passaporte eletrónico português (pep) photo size explained

Size: 35 × 45 mm — 413 × 531 pixels for a digital file (300 dpi).
Head height: 32–36 mm from chin to the top of the head (71.1–80% of the photo height).
Eye line: 22.5–27 mm above the bottom edge, face centred horizontally.
Background: Light grey, plain, evenly lit, no shadows or patterns.

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

Portugal passport photo requirements (2026)

Passaporte Eletrónico Português (PEP)

Print size: 35 × 45 mm
Pixels: 413 × 531 px
Head height: 32–36 mm
Eye line from bottom: 22.5–27 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

Official source: justica.gov.pt (IRN) · Portal das Comunidades (MNE)

Portugal visa (Schengen short-stay and national D visas)

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: White

Expression: Neutral expression.

Head covering: Caps, hats, beanies, hair or earrings must not hide any part of your face.

• 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: Embaixada de Portugal em Pequim (mne.gov.pt) · Consulado-Geral de Portugal em Cantão (mne.gov.pt)

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

Residence Permit

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 Portugal passaporte eletrónico português (pep) photo?

The official Portugal passaporte eletrónico português (pep) 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 32–36 mm, which is 71.1–80% of the photo height. The eyes should sit 18–22.5 mm below the top edge.

The background must be light grey, 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 Portugal uses too.

Portugal also sets photo rules for portugal visa (schengen short-stay and national d visas) (35×45 mm) and residence permit (35×45 mm) — pick the document in the tool above to get the right crop.

How to make and print a Portugal passport photo at home

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

Frequently asked questions

What are the Portugal passport photo requirements?

Size 35 × 45 mm (413 × 531 px at 300 dpi), a plain light grey background, head height 32–36 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 Portugal passport photo?

A Portugal passport photo must be 35 × 45 mm (413 × 531 px at 300 dpi) with a light grey background. The head (chin to crown) should measure 32–36 mm.

What background is required for a Portugal passport photo?

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

Can I wear glasses in a Portugal passport photo?

Glasses are best avoided. If you must wear them, there must be no glare and the frames must not cover your eyes.

Can I smile in a Portugal passport photo?

Keep a neutral expression with your mouth closed and both eyes open, looking straight at the camera.

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

Passaporte Eletrónico Português (PEP): 35 × 45 mm, light grey background; Portugal visa (Schengen short-stay and national D visas): 35 × 45 mm, white background; Residence Permit: 35 × 45 mm, light grey background.

How do I make a Portugal passport photo online?

Upload a selfie or any front-facing photo to our free Portugal 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 Portugal 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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