Crop a photo to 35 × 45 mm — Netherlands passport
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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 | 58–67% of photo height |
| Head, chin to crown | 26–30 mm chin to crown |
| Background | Even light background without patterns. |
| Glasses | Glasses permitted only without reflections and without obscuring eyes. |
| Head covering | Religious reasons only; must not cover the facial oval. |
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 58–67%
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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: even light background without patterns.
- 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
Netherlands-specific things to know
- The face is measured in millimetres — 16–20 mm wide, 26–30 mm from chin to crown — on a 35 × 45 mm photo, so the head looks smaller (about 58–67 % of the height) than the 70–80 % of many other lists.
- White is allowed along with light grey and light blue, and glasses are optional; a one-colour religious head covering that contrasts with the background is accepted.
- The same photo as in the previous document is discouraged, and a copy is not accepted: the print must be a fresh photographic print at 400 dpi.
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: Ministry of the Interior and Kingdom Relations of the Netherlands (government.nl). Last checked against the official page on 1 Oct 2026.
What the source confirms
- government.nl, dimensions: «Size of photo — The size must be 35 mm x 45 mm (width x height). Width of face — Between 16 mm and 20 mm (excluding ears). Length of face — 11 years and over: between 26 mm and 30 mm (chin to crown). Under 11: between 19 mm and 30 mm (chin to crown).» The head must be shown in full and centred.
- government.nl, quality: photos must be in colour; a true likeness; no more than 6 months old at the date of application; a natural representation; sharp, with sufficient contrast and detail; undamaged; not reproductions (copies); unaltered by computer software; printed on high-quality, smooth photo paper; a minimum resolution of 400 dpi. Lighting: even; not over- or underexposed; no shadow on the face or in the background; no reflection on the face or caused by accessories.
- government.nl, position and background: head facing forward; eyes horizontally aligned; head not tilted; shoulders straight. The background light grey, light blue or white; plain; all one colour; all one shade; contrasting sufficiently with the head.
- government.nl, glasses, appearance and expression: glasses — eyes fully visible, glasses fully transparent, no distortion due to reflection and no shadow; head uncovered, face and eyes fully visible (ears need not be visible as long as the full width of the face is shown); neutral expression, looking straight at the camera, mouth closed. Exception for religious reasons: a plain, one-colour head covering that contrasts with the background and leaves the face fully visible. Children under 6 need not meet the position and expression requirements, and any support must not be visible.
- government.nl, what is and is not allowed: a beard, a wig, a different hairstyle, a long fringe (but not too long — the eyes and face must be fully visible), an oxygen or feeding tube, make-up and earrings are allowed; a child with the eyes shut is not; applicants may decide themselves whether to wear glasses; a cap or hat is not allowed, only head coverings for religion or belief or after hair loss from medical treatment, in one colour and an even shade; the same photo as in the previous document: «Preferably not, and the photo may not be over 6 months old».
Dutch photo requirements for passports, ID cards and driving licences ↗
Questions people ask before cropping
What size must a passport photo be in Netherlands?
35 × 45 mm. 58–67% 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?
58–67% of photo height. 26–30 mm chin to crown.
What background does this document need?
Even light background without 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?
4 × 2 frames fit on one 10×15 cm sheet — 8 copies from a single print.