Netherlands passport photo size

Requirements

Photo size	35 × 45 mm  (1.38 × 1.77 in)
Head height	58–67% of the photo height
Background	Plain white, light grey or light blue
How recent	Taken within the last 6 months
Retouching	Not allowed. The photo must not be digitally altered beyond cropping.
Background replacement	Not allowed. Shoot against a wall of the required colour.
Where to take it	You can take this photo yourself.

• Glasses are allowed, but there must be no glare on the lenses.
• Neutral expression, mouth closed.

Last checked: Aug 20, 2026 · Source: Rijksoverheid. Rules change — check the issuing authority before you submit.

How the passport photo is submitted

Submission

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

If you hand in a printed photo

• Printed on photo-quality paper.
  afgedrukt op hoogwaardig, glad fotopapier rijksoverheid.nl
• No photocopies or scanned photos.
  geen kopie rijksoverheid.nl
• Not creased or damaged.
  onbeschadigd rijksoverheid.nl

Rules the authority states for this photo

• Colour photo.
  een kleurenpasfoto die voldoet aan de pasfoto-eisen rijksoverheid.nl
• Sharp and in focus.
  scherp, voldoende contrast en gedetailleerd rijksoverheid.nl
• No filters, retouching or digital changes.
  niet bewerkt rijksoverheid.nl

Questions

What size is a Netherlands passport photo?

35 × 45 mm (1.38 × 1.77 in).

Can I take a Netherlands passport photo with my phone?

Yes. PhotoSpec crops to 35 × 45 mm and checks the framing before you save. Photos are processed on the phone and are not uploaded.

How it differs from other Netherlands documents

• ID card — same published size, background, digital file and capture rules as this document

Related tools and guides

• Netherlands: photo rules for every document
• Lay out this photo on a 4×6, Letter or A4 print sheet
• All supported countries