Dutch passport photo from the UK
A Dutch passport or ID card photo is 35 × 45 mm, with your head 26 mm to 30 mm from chin to crown (for ages 11 and over), on a plain light grey, light blue or white background. That's a smaller head than a UK passport photo, so use this setting rather than the UK one.
Your photo never leaves your phone
- Stand about 1.5 m in front of a plain, light wall.
- Face a window or a bright light so both sides of your face are lit.
- Ask someone to take it with the phone at your eye level. Selfies are often rejected.
- Glasses off, hair away from your eyes, mouth closed, no smile.
Ready offline. Turn on airplane mode and it still works, which shows your photo isn't uploaded.
Line up your head and shoulders with the outline. Keep the phone at eye level, about 1.5 m away.
Finding your face…
Rules last checked against the official page on 12 November 2026.
Dutch passport / ID card photo rules
- 35 mm wide by 45 mm high
- Head 26 mm to 30 mm from chin to crown (ages 11 and over; 19 mm to 30 mm for ages 10 and under)
- Face 16 mm to 20 mm wide, ear to ear
- Plain light grey, light blue or white background, all one colour
- Neutral expression, looking straight at the camera, mouth closed
- Glasses allowed if your eyes are fully visible, with clear lenses and no glare
- Head coverings only for religious or medical reasons, plain and one colour
- Printed on high-quality smooth photo paper, at least 400 DPI
Source: Netherlands Worldwide: Photo requirements for passports and ID cards. SkipTheBooth helps you meet these rules but can't guarantee your photo will be accepted.
Questions
Can I use a UK passport photo for my Dutch passport?
Usually not. The size is the same, 35 × 45 mm, but Dutch rules want a smaller head (26 to 30 mm) than UK rules (29 to 34 mm). Choose the Dutch setting so the head is scaled correctly.
Is SkipTheBooth's print sheet sharp enough?
Yes. For Dutch photos SkipTheBooth makes the 6×4 print sheet at 400 DPI, the minimum the Dutch rules ask for.