Netherlands passport photo requirements (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.

The Netherlands government publishes detailed examples for passport and identity photos. Use our preset then compare with the latest official illustration. The My New ID Photo preset for this document is 35×45 mm, matching the dimensions in our built-in specification table.

Measurements

35 mm × 45 mm, color, sharp focus. Face forward, centered, with the correct vertical placement of eyes in the frame.

Expression

Neutral expression, mouth closed, both eyes open and visible. No exaggerated smile. Head straight—not turned.

Background and lighting

Uniform light grey or off-white background. No shadows on the wall behind you. Even facial lighting.

Making this photo in My New ID Photo

Select Netherlands and Passport for 35×45 mm. Rijksoverheid examples show exact eye height—use the on-screen guides to match them. Keep shoulders relaxed and symmetrical; export at 300 DPI for a crisp lab print on 4×6 paper if needed.

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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