Crop a photo to 40 × 50 mm — Estonia EU blue card
Upload a photo — the frame is already set for an Estonia EU blue card. Ready to print or upload.
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Exact numbers for this document
| Parameter | What it must be |
|---|---|
| Print size | 40 × 50 mm |
| Pixels at 300 dpi | 472 × 591 px |
| Pixels at 600 dpi | 945 × 1181 px |
| Aspect ratio | 4:5 |
| Head, share of height | 70–80% of photo height |
| Background | Plain light background without foreign objects or patterns. |
| Glasses | Lenses must not be tinted or reflective; frame must not cover the eyes. |
| Head covering | No head coverings or headphones, except for officially permitted religious cases. |
What this document is
The EU Blue Card is a residence permit for people from outside the EU who come for highly qualified employment. Its conditions of entry and residence are set by Directive (EU) 2021/1883, which replaced the earlier Directive 2009/50/EC. You apply for it in the EU country where you will work.
How to crop it, in three steps
- 01
Upload a photo taken face-on, in even light
- 02
The tool finds the face and aligns the frame itself — check that the head lands in 70–80%
- 03
Save the 40 × 50 mm result — print it or attach it to the application
Do not confuse it with another Estonia document
Estonia does not use one frame for everything. This page is about EU blue card — 40 × 50 mm. The documents below are cut to a different size, so a file prepared here will not fit them.
EU blue cardthis page
driver's license
- national visa (Type D) 35 × 45 mm
- Schengen visa 35 × 45 mm
What we fix for free, and what AI fixes
Fixed for free
- Background. Replaced with the one this document asks for: plain light background without foreign objects or patterns.
- Head tilt. Straightened if the head leans slightly to one side.
- Frame. Exactly 40 × 50 mm, by the document’s rules.
- A light shadow on one side of the face. Gently brightened.
- File and print sheet. A file to the document’s rules and a 10 × 15 or A4 sheet to print.
What can't be fixed for free, AI correction fixes
- Hard shadows and uneven light on the face.
- A smile, raised brows or a half-open mouth. Cropping keeps the face it was given.
- Too few pixels. If the original is smaller than 472 × 591 px, enlarging it only blurs the face.
- Clothing and pose. Shoulders out of frame, body turned away from the camera.
Glare on the lenses. Take the glasses off or turn away from the light source and shoot again.
Estonia-specific things to know
- Print size 40 × 50 mm
- Same photograph rules as Estonia: Consular Photo
Printing on a single sheet
3 × 2 frames fit on one 10×15 cm sheet — 6 copies from a single print.
Print at 100% scale, borderless, and turn off fit-to-page so each photo keeps its exact size.
10 × 15 cm · 4 × 6″Photos: 6 (3 × 2)
A4 · 21 × 29.7 cmPhotos: 28 (4 × 7)
Where these numbers come from
Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Estonia. Last checked against the official page on 30 Sep 2026.
What the source confirms
- EU Blue Card in Estonia: the profile reuses the photograph standard that Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Estonia publishes for the same photo size on this site (Consular Photo, 40 × 50 mm).
Questions people ask before cropping
What size must an EU blue card photo be in Estonia?
40 × 50 mm. 70–80% of photo height.
How many pixels is 40 × 50 mm when printed?
472 × 591 px (300 dpi) · 945 × 1181 px (600 dpi).
How much of the frame should the head take?
70–80% of photo height.
What background does this document need?
Plain light background without foreign objects or patterns.
What can’t be fixed here for free?
Hard shadows and uneven light on the face. A smile, raised brows or a half-open mouth. Cropping keeps the face it was given. Clothing and pose. Shoulders out of frame, body turned away from the camera. AI fixes this from the same photo — you see the result before paying.
How many photos fit on one 10×15 cm sheet?
3 × 2 frames fit on one 10×15 cm sheet — 6 copies from a single print.