Netherlands Visa Photo Maker
Prepare a Netherlands visa photo at 35×45mm with the selected background. Confirm the current authority instructions before submitting.
Prepared for the published requirements of: Netherlands Schengen Visa, MVV / residence, Dutch passport.
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A clear, front-facing photo works best
JPG · PNG · HEIC · processed on your device, never uploaded
Before you upload — Netherlands photo preparation checklist
- A plain, evenly lit background to start (we apply the selected colour)
- Face the camera straight on, both ears roughly visible
- Neutral expression, mouth closed, eyes open
- A recent photo, taken within the last 6 months
- Shadows on your face or the wall behind you
- Glare or tint on glasses
- Hair across the eyes, hats or caps
- Filters, beauty smoothing, or a cropped group photo
Get the head size right
For Netherlands, your face should fill 58–67% of the photo — the maker does this automatically, but here's what it should look like.
Correct head size
Too small / far away
Too close / cropped
Netherlands visa photo specification
- Print size
- 35 × 45 mm
- Head height
- 26–30 mm (chin to crown)
- Head % of frame
- 58–67%
- Background
- #D3D3D3
- Digital size
- ~413×531px @300dpi
- File size
- varies by portal
- Min DPI
- 400
- Glasses
- not permitted unless medically required
- Expression
- neutral only (biometric)
Good to know
Per the official Dutch government portal: 35x45mm, colour, face 26-30mm chin-to-crown (ages 11+), face width 16-20mm, plain light grey / light blue / white background, max 6 months old, min 400 DPI for prints.
Verified 4 Jun 2026netherlandsworldwide.nl
Report outdated informationMeeting the Netherlands upload file-size limit
If your portal needs a smaller file, compress the finished photo to an exact size. Your image stays in your browser.
Frequently asked questions
What size is a visa photo for Netherlands?
A visa photo for Netherlands is 35×45mm. EasyPhoto sets this size automatically.
What background colour does a visa photo for Netherlands need?
Plain, uniform light grey, light blue or white; no shadows. The tool applies the correct colour for you.
What is the head size in a visa photo for Netherlands?
Your head should measure 26–30mm from chin to crown. We size it to that band and flag it if it's off.
Can I wear glasses or smile in a visa photo for Netherlands?
Glasses: not permitted unless medically required. Expression: neutral only (biometric).
What file size does the Netherlands online visa upload need?
The online file-size limit varies by portal, so check the limit on your form, then compress to fit.
Is the Netherlands visa photo maker free and private?
Yes. It's free, with no watermark, and processed entirely in your browser. Your photo is never uploaded.