Netherlands
passport photo guide.
Passport and identity photo, adult. Use the measurements below as a framing reference, then check the official submission process.
Last checked October 29, 2026 · Government of the Netherlands
35 × 45 mm
827 × 1063 pixels at the chosen 600 ppi print density.
Head measurement: 26 to 30 mm.
The adult head-height rule differs from many neighboring countries. The official minimum print resolution is 400 dpi; this preset uses 600 dpi.
35 mm45 mm| Print width × height | 35 × 45 mm |
|---|---|
| Head height | 26 to 30 mm |
| Background | Light gray, light blue, or white |
| Glasses | Clear lenses with no glare or shadows |
| Expression | Neutral expression, mouth closed |
| Digital submission | Follow the municipality or consulate for the application channel. This page does not imply online self-submission. |
Local crop and print studio
Use the position sliders to frame your original photo. The dashed oval is a rough head-height reference based on the middle of the published range, not automatic face detection or an acceptance check. No head guide is drawn if the source does not give both endpoints.
Drop a photo here.
Choose a file above, or start with a sample. Your image stays on this device.
Pixel density: 600 pixels per inch at the stated sheet size. Set paper size explicitly, with fit-to-page off. The file metadata may say 96 dpi. No face alteration or background replacement is applied.
Local workspace limit: 24 megapixels and 10,000 pixels per side. Output keeps the source dimensions unless you resize or crop. Tool specifications and methods.
How the pixel dimensions are calculated
Pixels = millimeters ÷ 25.4 × pixels per inch, rounded to the nearest whole pixel. For this preset, width is 35 ÷ 25.4 × 600 = 827 pixels after rounding. Height is calculated the same way. The conversion factor comes from NIST; the print density is our selected workspace setting unless the authority explicitly specifies it.
A pixel count does not prove a photograph has enough detail. Enlarging a small source can produce a larger file with soft eyes and hair. Keep the source sharp, leave room around the head and avoid camera angles that distort the face. If a photographer or approved capture system is required, use that process.
Print at the intended physical size
The studio can arrange copies on a 4 × 6 inch sheet or a 10 × 15 centimeter sheet. Those are different paper sizes. Choose the matching option, download the sheet and set that exact paper size in the print service or print dialog. Turn off automatic fit-to-page scaling. Measure a test print before using the final photo.
Browser-generated files may carry a generic 96-dpi metadata value. The output pixels are calculated for the selected 600-ppi sheet, but the print dialog still needs the correct physical dimensions. The tool does not control the printer, paper, ink or a shop’s automatic cropping.
Questions that come up
Does this guarantee acceptance?
No. The receiving authority decides. Check the current official instructions, including photographer, paper, certification and submission requirements. A correct crop is only part of a compliant photo.
Does the tool change my face or background?
No. This mode only crops, positions, resizes and arranges the original photo. Take the photo against the required real background. Retake it if the lighting or expression is wrong.
Can I upload the print crop to an online form?
Follow the municipality or consulate for the application channel. This page does not imply online self-submission.
Sources & method
Last checked: . Official rules can change. Calculated presets are identified separately.
- Passport and ID photo requirements. Government of the Netherlands. Checked 2026-10-29.
- Published tool specifications. Backdropless. Checked 2026-10-29.
- SI Units: Length. NIST. Checked 2026-10-29.
- HTMLCanvasElement.toBlob. MDN Web Docs. Checked 2026-10-29.