Netherlands passport photo requirements 35×45 mm (2026)
Dutch passports and ID cards use **35×45 mm** ICAO photos on a light background. Studio ‘almost right’ crops still fail gemeente desks.
Size and background
Nederlandse paspoort and many identiteitskaart flows require 35 × 45 mm, light grey/white background, neutral face, eyes open. The same ICAO family appears across Schengen, but Dutch desks are strict on head size and shadow.
Use our AI-powered Netherlands Passport Photo Tool to auto-crop your image in 3 seconds.
Bring a recent photo; older than about 6 months is risky.
Official photo requirements
- Document size applied
- Face alignment checked
- Background prepared
Size
35 × 45 mm
Background
Light grey
Digital photo
413 × 531 px
Gemeente and digital tips
Some gemeenten accept digital files; others want paper prints. Either way the geometry must be correct before you arrive.
WhatsApp-forwarded images lose quality — transfer the original JPEG.
Mix-ups to avoid
Do not submit a US 2×2, a French ANTS e-photo code meant for France, or a Türkiye 50×60 print.
Visa photos for travel from NL are often 35×45 too — still select the exact document type.
Compliant crop with FotoPass
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Daylight front selfie.
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Select Netherlands passport.
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The FotoPass Netherlands passport tool applies 35×45 and a light background.
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Print or upload per your gemeente instructions.
Double-check glasses glare and hair on the forehead before you go.
