Netherlands Passport Photo Requirements — 35×45mm with Smaller Head Size
Dutch passport photos look like standard Schengen photos but have a critical difference most services miss: the head size is smaller — 26–30mm vs. 31–36mm for standard Schengen. Submitting a Schengen-spec photo for a Dutch passport will result in rejection.
Dutch passport photos are 35×45mm — the same size as standard Schengen photos — but the required head size is notably smaller. This is the most common reason Dutch passport applications are rejected when photos are ordered from generic services.
I needed Dutch passport photos and couldn’t find anyone who could provide them. After a few promptly answered questions, less than 2 hours after placing the order the pictures were available. Fast, convenient and superb quality.
Dutch Passport vs. Standard Schengen — The Key Difference
| Feature | Netherlands Passport | Standard Schengen |
|---|---|---|
| Photo size | 35×45mm | 35×45mm |
| Head height (chin to crown) | 26–30mm ⚠ | 31–36mm |
| Head width (ear to ear) | 16–20mm | Not specified |
Full Dutch Passport Photo Requirements
| Requirement | Specification |
|---|---|
| Photo size | 35×45mm |
| Head height (age 11+) | 26–30mm from chin to crown |
| Head height (under age 11) | 19–30mm from chin to crown |
| Head width | 16–20mm ear to ear |
| Background | Plain light background (white or light grey) |
| Color | Color only — no black & white |
| Expression | Neutral, eyes open, mouth closed |
| Head position | Upright, facing directly at camera |
| Recency | Recent photo, taken within 6 months |
How to Order — 3 Simple Steps
Take a photo at home
Plain background, good natural light, camera at eye level, shoulders visible.
Upload your photo
Upload here or email for free pre-approval. We confirm the correct Dutch head size is applied.
Receive your photos
Same-day pickup at Walgreens, CVS, or Walmart — or digital delivery by email.
