Netherlands
Netherlands passport photo, checked against the official rules
Skip the photographer. We check your photo against the official Netherlands rules: exact dimensions, background colour and face position. You get a print-ready file in a few minutes, and a refund if the authority rejects it.
Good to know before you order
- Passport, identity card, and driving licence: You hand in a printed photo for this document, so we only sell it with prints. You get the digital files too.Official source
From € 19,99 · with printed photos, delivered to your door
Refund if the authority in Netherlands rejects your photo
Official Netherlands requirements
- Photo size
- 35 × 45 mm
- Face height (chin to crown)
- 26-30 mm
- Background
- Light grey
- Minimum resolution
- 400 DPI
- Glasses
- Allowed if no glare
- Head covering
- Religious only
Source: www.rijksoverheid.nl
This works
- Plain, evenly lit background
- Neutral expression, mouth closed
- Eyes open and looking into the camera
This gets rejected
- Shadows on your face or behind you
- Head tilted or turned to the side
- Hair or a hat over your eyes or eyebrows
Netherlands passport photo: frequently asked
Is the photo accepted by Netherlands authorities?
Our AI checks against the official Netherlands biometric rules the authority applies. If the photo passes our check and the authority still rejects it, send us the rejection notice and we refund in full.
Which documents can I use this photo for in Netherlands?
We make the photo to the official Netherlands photo rules, which apply to: passport, identity card, and driving licence.
How fast do I get the photo?
A few minutes. The digital download is instant. If you order prints, you see the delivery time for your country before you pay.