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Quick answer: The recommended Norway national ID card photo size is 35 × 45 mm. Evenly lit background. Head occupies 70–80% of photo height. Neutral expression, glasses prohibited. Last verified .
Requirements
| Format | 35 × 45 mm |
|---|---|
| Head height | 70–80% of photo height |
| Background | Evenly lit background. |
| Pose | Full face, looking at the lens, head centred. |
| Expression | Neutral expression, mouth closed. |
| Glasses | Do not wear glasses; eyes and eyebrows must be fully visible. See full rules → |
| Lighting | Shadows, overexposure, and reflections not permitted. |
| Head covering | Do not wear head coverings, except for officially permitted religious or special reasons without obscuring the face. |
| Attire | Neutral clothing without uniform or distracting accessories. |
| File format | JPEG · sRGB / 24-bit |
| Millimetres | 35 × 45 mm |
|---|---|
| Centimetres | 3.5 × 4.5 cm |
| Inches | 1.38 × 1.77″ |
| Pixels at 300 dpi | 413 × 531 px |
| Pixels at 600 dpi | 827 × 1063 px |
Norway national ID card photos are administered by the Norwegian Police (Politiet) — same authority as the passport. The format follows the Norwegian biometric standard: 35×45mm with the head covering about 70% of the image.
Both ears must be entirely visible. Glasses and headgear not allowed. Photo within last 6 months. The Norwegian national ID card (issued since November 2024 onwards in updated format) is a biometric chip card valid as travel document within the European Economic Area (EEA) and Schengen Area.
Examples and mistakes
A photo that will be accepted, next to the six most common reasons Norway national ID card photos get rejected.
Common reasons a document photo is rejected, checked against the requirements Norwegian Police publishes: what is wrong and what to change.
| Reason | Fix |
|---|---|
| Head not about 70% of the image | Re-shoot at correct distance |
| Both ears not visible | Re-shoot with hair behind both ears |
| Glasses or headgear worn | Remove glasses; religious headgear with documentation |
| Photo older than 6 months | Re-shoot |
How to take it
Background: evenly lit
The tool puts in the required background. Stand half a metre from a plain light wall, face a window and shoot without flash — then there are no shadows on your face or on the wall.
Head: 70–80 % of the photo height
Camera at eye level, about a metre away; head and shoulders in the shot. The tool crops it to 35 × 45 mm.
Glasses prohibited
Take them off before the shot.
Neutral expression, mouth closed
Look straight into the lens with your head level; keep hair away from your eyes and eyebrows.
An ordinary selfie will do: we fix the background, light and framing ourselves — to this document's rules. The preview is free.
Head straightHold the phone at eye level and your head straightens by itself.
Face uncoveredMove your hair away so your eyes and eyebrows show.
No glassesTake your glasses off — this document's rules require it.Printing and submission
| 10 × 15 cm · 4 × 6″ | 8 (4 × 2) |
|---|---|
| A4 · 21 × 29.7 cm | 36 (6 × 6) |
Print at 100% scale, borderless, and turn off fit-to-page so each photo keeps its exact size.
| Authority | Norwegian Police |
|---|---|
| Source | Passports and ID cards for Norwegian citizens |
| Verified |
Questions
The recommended size for the Norway national ID card photo is 35 × 45 mm. The head occupies 70–80% of the photo height. The photo should look like you do day to day.
Evenly lit background. A plain, evenly lit wall without shadows or pattern is enough — the tool sets the required background colour.
Most offices accept a photo taken within the last six months. If your hair, beard or face has changed noticeably since then, take a new one.
Do not wear glasses; eyes and eyebrows must be fully visible.
We refund the payment in full. Email us within 14 days of purchase with your order number and the rejection notice from the Norway authority.
35 × 45 mm = 3.5 × 4.5 cm = 1.38 × 1.77 inches. At 300 dpi that is 413 × 531 pixels; at 600 dpi, 827 × 1063 pixels.
Do not wear head coverings, except for officially permitted religious or special reasons without obscuring the face. The face must stay fully visible from chin to forehead and on both sides, with no shadow across it.
Yes. The same 35 × 45 mm format and head size apply to: passport, visa and residence permit.