Is a Dutch ID photo the same as a Schengen visa photo?

Print size matches (35×45 mm), but digital visa portals often enforce tighter KB limits. Select the exact document before export.

Does PicsForm certify photos for Dutch municipalities?

No — we map catalog requirements so you can crop and check; the gemeente or consulate decides acceptance.

🇳🇱 Netherlands

Dutch passport, ID & Schengen visa photo requirements

Dutch passport and identity-card photos use 35×45 mm with a light grey background; ears should be visible when possible. Netherlands Schengen visa applications follow EU Visa Code biometric rules with many digital portals capping files near 240 KB. PicsForm maps these catalog specs — not government certification. Last verified 2026-08-18.

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Dutch Passport / ID

35×45 mm · light grey bg

Netherlands / Schengen Visa

35×45 mm · light grey bg

Documents covered in this hub

Dutch Passport / ID — 35×45 mm, light grey (#E6E6E6), ears visible when possible
Netherlands / Schengen Visa — 35×45 mm, plain light background, often max ~240 KB digital

Key Netherlands photo rules

Neutral expression, no glasses, uniform light grey background. For passport/ID, keep hair clear of the ears when possible — a detail Dutch municipalities check on counter submissions.

Common rejection reasons

Ears covered when ID rules expect them visible
JPEG over Schengen digital size limits
Shadows or coloured backgrounds
Smiling
Glasses

Quick links

Document-specific guides:

/netherlands-passport-photo — Dutch Passport / ID specs
/netherlands-visa-photo — Netherlands / Schengen Visa specs
/countries/schengen — EU Visa Code hub

Dutch Passport / ID — catalog specs

Size: 35×45 mm (413×531 px @ 300 DPI)
Head height: 70–80% of frame height
Eye line: 55–70% from bottom
Background: light grey (#E6E6E6)
Smile: not allowed — neutral expression
Glasses: not allowed
Head coverings: not allowed (except religious/medical where permitted)
Max file size (when specified): 5000 KB
Print size: 1.38×1.77 in

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Netherlands / Schengen Visa — catalog specs

Size: 35×45 mm (413×531 px @ 300 DPI)
Head height: 70–80% of frame height
Eye line: 55–70% from bottom
Background: light grey (#F0F0F0)
Smile: not allowed — neutral expression
Glasses: not allowed
Head coverings: not allowed (except religious/medical where permitted)
Max file size (when specified): 240 KB
Print size: 1.38×1.77 in

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FAQ

Is a Dutch ID photo the same as a Schengen visa photo?: Print size matches (35×45 mm), but digital visa portals often enforce tighter KB limits. Select the exact document before export.
Does PicsForm certify photos for Dutch municipalities?: No — we map catalog requirements so you can crop and check; the gemeente or consulate decides acceptance.

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PicsForm matches photos to published requirements. This is not legal or immigration advice and does not guarantee application approval. Always confirm current rules on the official portal.