Crop a photo to 35 × 45 mm — Netherlands residence card
Upload a photo — the frame is already set for a Netherlands residence card. Ready to print or upload.
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The document is already selected — the frame is locked to 35 × 45 mm. Drag the photo inside the frame; the shape cannot be broken.
The photo is cropped in your browser. It is not uploaded to a server and we do not store it.
How to crop it, in three steps
- Upload a photo taken face-on, in even light
- Move the photo until the eyes sit on the guide line and the head fills 58–67%
- Save the 35 × 45 mm result — print it or attach it to the application
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 |
| Eye line from the bottom edge | 55–70% |
| Background | Plain light background; note: IND warns against clothing that blends with a light grey background. |
| Glasses | Eyes must be fully visible; no tinted lenses or strong reflections. |
| Head covering | Religious reasons only; must not cover the facial oval. |
What cropping will not fix
- A wrong background — cropping does not repaint the wall behind you. This document needs: light grey
- A shadow on the face or on the wall. Step 1–2 m away from the wall and shoot facing a window.
- Glare on the lenses. Take the glasses off or turn away from the light source and shoot again.
- 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.
Why these photos get rejected — and how to fix each one
| Reason | Fix |
|---|---|
| Photo not from approved photographer | Use approved photographer or IND on-site capture |
| Glasses with glare | Re-shoot without or with anti-reflective lenses |
| Background dark or non-uniform | Re-shoot against light backdrop |
| Photo older than 6 months | Re-shoot |
Netherlands-specific things to know
- Approved photographer required (or IND self-service)
- IND biometric capture on-site after permit approval
- Glasses ALLOWED if no glare (unusual EU exception)
- Same Dutch biometric standard as passport
Printing on a single sheet
4 × 2 frames fit on one 10×15 cm sheet — 8 copies from a single print.
Photos per print sheet
| 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.
Where these numbers come from
Source: IND / Government.nl. Last checked against the official page on 2026-05-17.
- IND states that it takes a digital passport photo and fingerprints at the biometrics appointment for residence documents.
- For children under 2, IND says the sent passport photo must be taken by a photographer and must follow the Dutch passport-photo requirements.
- IND advises applicants not to wear completely white or light grey clothing because the passport photo is taken against a light grey background.
- Government.nl sets the Dutch passport-photo size at 35 × 45 mm and adult face length at 26-30 mm from chin to crown.
- Government.nl requires a sharp, evenly lit, unaltered photo with a plain light background, fully visible face and fully visible eyes.
Questions people ask before cropping
35 × 45 mm. 58–67% of photo height.
413 × 531 px (300 dpi) · 827 × 1063 px (600 dpi).
58–67% of photo height. 26–30 mm chin to crown.
Plain light background; note: IND warns against clothing that blends with a light grey background.
A wrong background — cropping does not repaint the wall behind you. This document needs: light grey A shadow on the face or on the wall. Step 1–2 m away from the wall and shoot facing a window. Glare on the lenses. Take the glasses off or turn away from the light source and shoot again. 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.
4 × 2 frames fit on one 10×15 cm sheet — 8 copies from a single print.