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Netherlands document photo specifications — every type compared
Netherlands requires 4 document photo formats. This page lists each — passport, visa, ID, residence permit — with size in mm, head-height, background and the official source.
All Netherlands document photo specifications
Every document type Netherlands issues that requires a photo, listed below with the official spec. Click any document to read the full rules, including the printable layout, glasses and expression rules, and the source link.
| Document | Photo size | Head height | Background | Last verified | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver's License | 35 × 45 mm | 58–67% | Plain light | government.nl | |
| ID Card | 35 × 45 mm | 58–67% | Plain light | government.nl | |
| Passport | 35 × 45 mm | 58–67% | Plain light | government.nl | |
| Residence Card | 35 × 45 mm | 58–67% | Light grey | ind.nl |