Crop a photo to 35 × 45 mm — Sweden residence card
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 |
| Eye line from the bottom edge | 55–70% |
| Background | Photo is usually taken at the authority on site; if a preparatory file is needed, use a neutral plain light background without shadows. |
| 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: plain light
- 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 |
|---|---|
| BYO photo with smile or non-neutral expression | Re-shoot neutral expression |
| Head height outside 31-36mm | Re-shoot at correct distance |
| Black-and-white photo | Re-shoot in color |
| Photo older than 6 months | Re-shoot |
Sweden-specific things to know
- Photo captured at Migrationsverket service centre (no BYO needed)
- Same multi-color background (white/cream/light grey) as Swedish passport
- UT-card valid as travel document within EU/Schengen
- Issued in coordinated biometric workflow with residence permit
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: Swedish Migration Agency. Last checked against the official page on 2026-05-17.
- The Swedish residence permit card contains a photo and fingerprints.
- The Swedish Migration Agency says a person must be photographed and fingerprinted for a new card.
- A new card is needed when the previous card expires or certain details change.
- The page is process guidance rather than applicant-supplied photo specification.
- The profile remains official-general because the photo is handled by the authority workflow.
What the cropper is still good for here
It will not produce the official photo for this document. It is here for the neighbouring jobs: a portrait for the application form, a copy for your own records, or another Sweden document that does accept a photo you prepared yourself.
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 70–80%
- Save the 35 × 45 mm result — print it or attach it to the application
Questions people ask before cropping
35 × 45 mm. 70–80% of photo height.
413 × 531 px (300 dpi) · 827 × 1063 px (600 dpi).
70–80% of photo height.
Photo is usually taken at the authority on site; if a preparatory file is needed, use a neutral plain light background without shadows.
A wrong background — cropping does not repaint the wall behind you. This document needs: plain light 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.