Netherlands · 35×45 mm colour print

Netherlands Passport Photo Maker

Prepare a 35×45 mm colour passport photo for submission at your gemeente or Dutch mission abroad. Software alteration is not allowed, and applicants aged 11 or older must keep chin-to-crown height between 26 and 30 mm.

Processed locallyNo account

JPG, PNG, and WebP

Make a document photo locally

Take or upload a clear portrait, review the local face check, adjust the frame, and export locally. Keep the original background by default.

Portrait photos stay on this device. A local model may download on first use.

Pixlery is not a government or official ID service. Output is for convenience only and is not guaranteed to pass any review. Always confirm the latest requirements with your issuing authority.

Choose a portrait photoor choose files from your deviceChoose imagesStatic JPG, PNG, or WebP

Current specification

Passport print · 35×45 mm colour

413×531 px at 300 DPI for print preparation
Ages 11+: chin-to-crown 26–30 mm; face width 16–20 mm ear to ear
Light grey, light blue, or white background on smooth photo paper at least 400 dpi

Background choice

The original background is kept by default. Local background removal and replacement remain optional, but software alteration is not allowed.

Bring the print to your municipality or Dutch mission; Pixlery is a local browser tool and cannot guarantee acceptance. Verify recency, expression, glasses, and other appearance rules yourself.

How to use this country page

Upload a recent colour portrait

Use even lighting and a plain light grey, blue, or white background when possible.

Frame it at 35×45 mm

For ages 11+, review the 26–30 mm chin-to-crown guide and 16–20 mm face-width reference.

Print and submit locally

Export JPG, print on smooth photo paper at least 400 dpi, and bring the photo to your gemeente or Dutch mission.

Official sources

Reviewed: 2026-07-23 · Review again by: 2027-01-23

Government of the Netherlands (NetherlandsWorldwide) — Photo requirements for Dutch passports and identity cards

Questions

Where do I submit the photo?

At your municipality (gemeente) in the Netherlands or at a Dutch mission abroad, according to your application route.

Can I alter the photo with software?

No. Official guidance does not allow software alteration.

Does this page cover every age rule?

This maker includes the ages 11+ head-height range. Check official guidance for younger children and other exceptions.

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