Netherlands Passport / ID card photo maker
The Netherlands has an unusually small head size: 35x45mm photo with the head (chin to crown) only 26-30mm for adults and the face 16-20mm wide. Background must be plain light grey, light blue or white, all one shade. Neutral expression, mouth closed, looking straight at the camera. Even small deviations are rejected.
The Netherlands has an unusually small head size: 35x45mm photo with the head (chin to crown) only 26-30mm for adults and the face 16-20mm wide. Background must be plain light grey, light blue or white, all one shade. Neutral expression, mouth closed, looking straight at the camera. Even small deviations are rejected.
Source: Rijksoverheid / Government.nl（Requirements for photos） — government.nl
Netherlands Passport / ID card photo specification
- Size
- 35 × 45 mm
- Pixels (300dpi)
- 413 × 531 px
- Background
- Light grey / light blue / white
- Head height
- 26–30 mm
Key requirements
- 35×45mm, output 413×531px at 300dpi
- Light grey / light blue / white background, clean and shadow-free
- Face the camera, neutral expression, both eyes open
- Make sure the face is sharp and in focus
Official source: Rijksoverheid / Government.nl（Requirements for photos） — government.nl
FAQ
What size is a Netherlands Passport / ID card photo?
35×45mm, about 413×531px at 300dpi, on a light grey / light blue / white background. The Netherlands has an unusually small head size: 35x45mm photo with the head (chin to crown) only 26-30mm for adults and the face 16-20mm wide. Background must be plain light grey, light blue or white, all one shade. Neutral expression, mouth closed, looking straight at the camera. Even small deviations are rejected.
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.