Dutch ID card (identiteitskaart) photo (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.
Rijksoverheid specifications align with passport-style rules. Verify any extra rules for online renewal services. The My New ID Photo preset for this document is 35×45 mm, matching the dimensions in our built-in specification table.
Biometric layout
Use a 35 × 45 mm image with correct face scaling and eye height in the frame.
Accessories
Glasses allowed if eyes are fully visible without glare. No hats except for religious use with full face visible.
Background
Plain, light, uniform background without pattern.
Making this photo in My New ID Photo
Choose Netherlands and ID Card for 35×45 mm identiteitskaart photos. The rules mirror passport-style biometrics—neutral expression, plain background, no shadows on the face. Use a recent capture that matches your daily appearance.
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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