🇳🇱Netherlands ID Card Photo for $1
Get a compliant 35 × 45 mm (1.4" × 1.8") photo in 2 minutes. Accepted or money back.
or drag and drop your photo here
Supports JPG, PNG • Max 10MB
We automatically adjust your photo to meet all requirements
We automatically adjust your photo to meet all requirements
or drag and drop your photo here
Supports JPG, PNG • Max 10MB
What You Get
Digital Photo
413×531px JPG
4×6 Print Sheet
6 photos included
We never see your photo
Unlike other services, our AI processes everything and never store your data. We don't know who you are and we also don't care who you are. We have only one mission is to help you easily create your id photo.
Privacy first
Netherlands ID Card Photo Specifications
Official requirements
| Photo size | 35 × 45 mm (1.4" × 1.8") |
| Digital size | 413 × 531 px |
| Background | Light grey, light blue, or white background. Must be plain and uniform with adequate contrast. |
| Head size | Face length 26-30mm from chin to crown (for ages 11+), face width 16-20mm |
| Glasses | Allowed |
| Recency | Within 6 months |
| Paper type | Glossy |
| Printable | Yes |
| Digital submission | Yes |
How It Works
Get your perfect id card photo in under 3 minutes
1. Take or upload a photo
Use any selfie or photo. No special setup needed — our AI handles the rest.
2. AI processes your photo
Background removal, perfect cropping, and compliance check — all automatic in seconds.
Common Reasons Photos Get Rejected
Glasses
Wrong head size
Wrong background
Shadow on face
Shadow on background
Wrong photo size — Must be 35x45mm, the standard European biometric format
Wrong background color — Background must be light grey, light blue, or white with no patterns
Eyes not fully visible — Eyes must be completely visible, glasses must have transparent lenses with no glare
Wrong head size — Face must measure 26-30mm from chin to crown and 16-20mm in width
Photo too old — Must be taken within the last 6 months and show current appearance
Head tilted or not centered — Head must face forward with eyes horizontally aligned
Printing Your Photo
For mail-in applications, print your photo on 4×6 photo paper at any drugstore. Our download includes a print-ready template with multiple photos — you only need 2 for most applications.
Use glossy photo paper, not regular printer paper. When printing, select "actual size" or "no scaling" to ensure the photos are exactly 35 × 45 mm (1.4" × 1.8").
| Paper size | 4×6 inches |
| Paper type | Glossy photo paper |
| Print quality | 300 DPI minimum |
Digital Submission Requirements
For online applications, you'll upload a digital photo directly. Our tool exports photos that meet all digital requirements automatically.
| File format | JPEG |
| Dimensions | 413×531px |
| Aspect ratio | Portrait (7:9) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What size is a Dutch ID card photo?
35x45mm (3.5x4.5cm). This is the standard European biometric format, different from the US 2x2 inch size. Face length must be 26-30mm from chin to crown.
Can I wear glasses in my Dutch ID photo?
Yes, but only if the lenses are fully transparent with no glare or reflections, and your eyes remain completely visible. If your glasses cause any glare, remove them for the photo.
What background color is required for Dutch ID photos?
The background must be light grey, light blue, or white. It must be plain, uniform, and provide adequate contrast with your head.
Can I wear a head covering in my Dutch ID photo?
Only for religious reasons. If your religion requires you to cover your head, the covering must be plain, single-colored, and contrast with the background. Your full face must still be visible.
Is the Dutch ID card photo the same as the passport photo?
Yes, both use the same 35x45mm format with identical requirements for background, expression, and face positioning.
Ready to create your id card photo?
Compliant photo in 2 minutes. Only $1.
or drag and drop your photo here
Supports JPG, PNG • Max 10MB
Related Documents
Official source: https://www.government.nl/topics/identification-documents/requirements-for-photos