EU passport photo overview (35×45 mm)

Educational summary for travelers and applicants; not legal advice. Compare every detail with the issuing authority’s current checklist before you submit.

Your member state may add national nuances—always follow the issuing authority’s instructions. The My New ID Photo preset for this document is 35×45 mm, matching the dimensions in our built-in specification table.

ICAO compliance

35 × 45 mm color photo with standardized head height, eye position, and lighting suitable for chip-based passports.

Biometric visibility

No obstructions to eyes or eyebrows; face unobstructed from forehead to chin.

Background

Neutral light background without pattern or strong shadow.

Making this photo in My New ID Photo

Choose EU (generic) and Passport for a representative 35×45 mm ICAO layout when your member state follows standard EU passport biometrics. Always switch to your country’s named preset in the app if we list it—use this when you need a neutral EU baseline.

Official sources

The following links point to official or primary sources we use to summarize size, composition, and quality rules. Third-party pages are listed only when they reproduce the same standards (for example ICAO). Always read the latest version on the authority’s site before you submit an application.

Disclaimer: Requirements change. Verify dimensions, file format, and expression rules on the official source linked from your application portal before submission.

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