🇳🇱 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.
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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.
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.
More details
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
- · 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
Netherlands / Schengen Visa
- · 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
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.
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.