Crop a photo to 35 × 45 mm — Luxembourg residence permit
Upload a photo — the frame is already set for a Luxembourg residence permit. Ready to print or upload.
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Exact numbers for this document
| Parameter | What it must be |
|---|---|
| Print size | 35 × 45 mm |
| Pixels at 300 dpi | 413 × 531 px |
| Pixels at 600 dpi | 827 × 1063 px |
| Aspect ratio | 7:9 |
| Head, share of height | 70–80% of photo height |
| Background | Plain light background without textures, shadows, or foreign objects. |
| Glasses | Eyes must be fully visible; no tinted lenses or strong reflections. |
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 35 × 45 mm result — print it or attach it to the application
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 textures, shadows, or foreign objects.
- Head tilt. Straightened if the head leans slightly to one side.
- Frame. Exactly 35 × 45 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 413 × 531 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.
Why these photos get rejected — and how to fix each one
Luxembourg-specific things to know
- Same biometric spec as Luxembourg passport
- Categories include EU/EEA family, highly-qualified (EU Blue Card), researchers, students
- Biometric capture at Immigration Directorate in Luxembourg City
Printing on a single sheet
4 × 2 frames fit on one 10×15 cm sheet — 8 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: 8 (4 × 2)
A4 · 21 × 29.7 cmPhotos: 36 (6 × 6)
Where these numbers come from
Source: Guichet.lu / Ministry of Home Affairs, Luxembourg. Last checked against the official page on 17 May 2026.
What the source confirms
- Guichet.lu says approved residence-permit applicants are invited to an appointment.
- At the appointment, the photograph and fingerprints are taken for incorporation into the residence permit.
- The applicant may also bring a recent ICAO-compliant photograph.
- This confirms a predominantly authority-managed biometric route.
- Because the route allows multiple handling methods and does not publish one universal applicant-photo size, the profile remains official-general.
Questions people ask before cropping
What size must a residence permit photo be in Luxembourg?
35 × 45 mm. 70–80% of photo height.
How many pixels is 35 × 45 mm when printed?
413 × 531 px (300 dpi) · 827 × 1063 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 textures, shadows, or foreign objects.
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?
4 × 2 frames fit on one 10×15 cm sheet — 8 copies from a single print.