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Netherlands Passport Photo Size & Free Resizer

Dutch passport, ID card and driving licence photos are 35 x 45 mm. The face must be 16 to 20 mm wide from ear to ear and, from age 11, 26 to 30 mm from chin to crown (19 to 30 mm for children aged 10 and under).

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The photo must be in colour, no more than six months old, unaltered by software and printed on high-quality smooth photo paper at 400 dpi or more. The background can be light grey, light blue or white, plain and evenly coloured. This tool crops your photo to 551 x 709 pixels, which is 35 x 45 mm at 400 dpi, so ask the printer to print it at 400 dpi and at the exact size, without scaling.

Netherlands Passport Photo requirements

Print size35 x 45 mm
Pixels (this tool)551 x 709
FormatJPG / JPEG
BackgroundPlain, light

Dutch government: passport photos are 35 x 45 mm (width x height), printed at 400 dpi or more. Pixels here are 35 x 45 mm at 400 dpi.

Official source: www.netherlandsworldwide.nl · checked 2026-10-12

How to make your Netherlands Passport Photo in 4 steps

  1. Take a clear photo facing the camera, with even light and no shadows, against a background that meets the requirement (plain, light).
  2. Open this page on your phone or computer and pick the photo.
  3. The tool centres your face automatically. Tap "Make background white" if needed, adjust with Zoom and Move, and check that every line shows ✅.
  4. Tap Download and upload the JPG file to your application.

Common reasons this photo is rejected

Frequently asked questions

Do my ears have to be visible in a Dutch passport photo?

No. Ears do not have to be visible, as long as the width of the face is.

Can I wear glasses?

Yes, even if you only wear them sometimes. Your eyes must be fully visible through transparent lenses with no glare or shadow.

Are there exceptions for young children?

Children under 6 do not need a neutral expression, closed mouth or straight posture. Any support for the child must not be visible.

Is my photo uploaded to a server?

No. Resizing, compression, face detection and background removal all run inside your browser. The photo never leaves your device and nothing is stored.

What is the Netherlands Passport Photo size in pixels?

551 x 709 pixels (width x height) is what this tool produces for the Netherlands Passport Photo.

What is the Netherlands Passport Photo size in cm, mm or inches?

35 x 45 mm.

How do I resize a photo for the Netherlands Passport Photo online?

Pick your photo in the tool on this page, adjust zoom so the face is centred, then download the JPG. It is free and works on any phone or computer.

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