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Netherlands Passport photo requirements

35×45mm

A Netherlands Passport photo is 35×45 mm, with the head 26.0–30.0 mm from chin to crown (58%–67% of the height). Background: white or light grey. Source: the issuing authority (www.government.nl), checked 22 August 2026.

Sizes and ranges are from the specification. The figure is only a guide.

Requirements

Photo size: 35×45 mm
Head height: 58%–67% of photo height26.0–30.0 mm
Background: White or light grey

From the issuing authorityThese figures come from this country's own published rules: www.government.nl. Rules change, so check there before you submit.Last checked 22 August 2026

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Questions

What size is a Netherlands Passport photo?

35×45 mm.

How big should the head be in a Netherlands Passport photo?

From chin to crown, 58%–67% of the photo height, which is 26.0–30.0 mm.

What background does a Netherlands Passport photo need?

White or light grey.

Where do these requirements come from?

From the issuing authority's own published rules (www.government.nl), last checked on 22 August 2026.