Netherlands passport / id card / driving licence photo photo size and rules
Netherlands passport / id card / driving licence photo photos must be 35 × 45 mm, with the head 26–30 mm from chin to top of head. Background rule: “lichtgrijs, lichtblauw of wit; egaal; éénkleurig; geen kleurverloop”. Source checked 2026-10-20.
Official measurements
| Photo size | 35 × 45 mm |
|---|---|
| Head height | 26–30 mm — official wording: “Vanaf 11 jaar: van kin tot kruin minimaal 26 mm en maximaal 30 mm.” |
| Background | lichtgrijs, lichtblauw of wit; egaal; éénkleurig; geen kleurverloop |
| Our HD file | 413 × 531 px at 300 dpi (prints at exactly 35 × 45 mm) |
Other rules from the official page
- Face width ear base to ear base 16-20 mm
- Min 400 dpi, max 6 months old, not edited
Exact wording
“Vast formaat: 35 mm x 45 mm (breedte x hoogte).”
“Vanaf 11 jaar: van kin tot kruin minimaal 26 mm en maximaal 30 mm.”
Source
- https://www.rijksoverheid.nl/onderwerpen/paspoort-en-identiteitskaart/eisen-pasfoto-paspoort-id-kaart
- https://www.nederlandwereldwijd.nl/paspoort-id-kaart/eisen-pasfoto
Checked 2026-10-20. Rules can change — the receiving office's current rules are final. Private Apps is not affiliated with any government.
How our maker fits these rules
The app measures your head from chin to the top of your hair and crops and scales your own photo so the head sits in the middle of the allowed 26–30 mm range. It does not change the background, retouch or rotate anything — so take the photo in front of a plain wall that matches the background rule above. The checklist tells you if the background, head tilt or framing need a retake, and the free preview lets you inspect the result first.