Switzerland Passport / ID card photo maker
Switzerland requires a 35x45mm biometric photo, head 70-80% of the frame (about 29-34mm chin to crown) with roughly 5mm above the head. Plain light-grey background, free of patterns and shadows, neutral expression with mouth closed. Taken within the last 6 months. Same photo serves the Swiss passport and ID card.
Switzerland requires a 35x45mm biometric photo, head 70-80% of the frame (about 29-34mm chin to crown) with roughly 5mm above the head. Plain light-grey background, free of patterns and shadows, neutral expression with mouth closed. Taken within the last 6 months. Same photo serves the Swiss passport and ID card.
Source: fedpol / Schweizer Pass（Fotomustertafel） — schweizerpass.admin.ch
Switzerland Passport / ID card photo specification
- Size
- 35 × 45 mm
- Pixels (300dpi)
- 413 × 531 px
- Background
- Light grey
- Head height
- 29–34 mm
Key requirements
- 35×45mm, output 413×531px at 300dpi
- Light grey background, clean and shadow-free
- Face the camera, neutral expression, both eyes open
- Make sure the face is sharp and in focus
Official source: fedpol / Schweizer Pass（Fotomustertafel） — schweizerpass.admin.ch
FAQ
What size is a Switzerland Passport / ID card photo?
35×45mm, about 413×531px at 300dpi, on a light grey background. Switzerland requires a 35x45mm biometric photo, head 70-80% of the frame (about 29-34mm chin to crown) with roughly 5mm above the head. Plain light-grey background, free of patterns and shadows, neutral expression with mouth closed. Taken within the last 6 months. Same photo serves the Swiss passport and ID card.
Can I make it at home?
Yes. Upload a front-facing photo above and the tool removes the background, aligns your face, renders the final image and lays out a print sheet — all locally in your browser, with no upload.
Is the photo guaranteed to be accepted?
We build to the published official specs and give you a self-check, but acceptance is decided by the issuing authority — it's not a guarantee. Cross-check against the official source before you submit.