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Netherlands Passport / ID card photo maker

A Netherlands passport / id card photo is 35x45mm (about 413x531px at 300dpi) on a light grey / light blue / white background. Make the final photo and print sheet locally below.

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.

No upload413x531pxLight grey / light blue / white
Size illustration · not an application photo

A sizing reference. Review the official application instructions.

Requisitos de la foto

País y tipo de documento

Netherlands · Pasaporte35 × 45 mm · 413 × 531 px

Usa una foto frontal, con luz uniforme y fondo liso. Revisa la lista de comprobación antes de enviar la imagen.

Fuente: Rijksoverheid / Government.nl（Requirements for photos） — government.nl

Spec proof sheet

Netherlands Passport / ID card photo specification

Check 2026 rule changes
Size
35 x 45 mm
Pixels (300dpi)
413 x 531 px
Background
Light grey / light blue / white
Head height
26-30 mm

Key requirements

35x45mm, output 413x531px at 300dpi

Light grey / light blue / white background, even, clean and shadow-free

Face the camera, neutral expression, both eyes open

Check facial sharpness and crop margins before export

Print sheet

The tool creates both a single photo and a print sheet. When printing, disable scaling and use 100% actual size.

How the Dutch passport photo process works

The Netherlands uses a 35×45 mm photo with a notably small head: 26–30 mm from chin to crown, which is shorter than most ICAO countries and a frequent reason Dutch photos fail when shot to a generic template. The background should be a plain light grey, light blue, or white, with even lighting and no shadows. The same photo is used for the passport and the Dutch ID card (identiteitskaart), and gemeente (municipality) counters check it against the strict national model photo guide. Snapfora sizes to 35×45 mm and shows the 26–30 mm head band so your head isn't too large for the Dutch spec.

Printing a Dutch passport photo

Dutch photographers and the pasfoto booths in stations and shops print to the national model photo standard, which is the safest given the strict lighting and head-size rules. To print your own, tile the 35×45 mm image (with the smaller Dutch head height) onto a 10×15 cm sheet at a kiosk and cut to size. Some gemeenten capture the photo at the counter, in which case no print is needed.

FAQ

What size is a Netherlands Passport / ID card photo?

35x45mm, about 413x531px 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 and the tool crops it, aligns your face, builds the final image and lays out a print sheet — all locally in your browser, with nothing uploaded.

Is the photo guaranteed to be accepted?

No. Snapfora builds to published specs and gives you a self-check, but acceptance is decided by the issuing authority. Cross-check the official source before submitting.