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Netherlands passport photo: it depends on how you apply

There is a route where a photo you took is accepted, and a route where it is not.

Checked on 2026-08-15. Rules move — we re-check this list at least every six months. Next review: 2027-02-15.

Why

Depends on your municipality

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Netherlands: photo size by document

Photo sizeBackgroundDigital size
ID card35 × 45 mmplain white, light grey, light blue
Passport35 × 45 mmplain white, light grey, light blue

How photos are submitted in Netherlands

Passport

Submission

  • In-person application: bring a printed photo.
    Wat moet u meenemen? een kleurenpasfoto rijksoverheid.nl

If you hand in a printed photo

Rules the authority states for this photo

ID card

If you hand in a printed photo

Rules the authority states for this photo

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If your route accepts a photo

PhotoSpec measures your photo against the published rule for the country and document you picked, and tells you before you pay. Taking and retaking is free.