Passport Photo Maker

Switzerland Passport Photo

Size & Requirements 2026 · Last updated: 2026-04-14

Photo Specifications

Dimensions
35 × 45 mm
DPI
300
Background
light grey
Format
JPEG
Max Size
240 KB
Head Height
70-80%

Photography Guidelines

  1. 1 Taken within the last 6 months
  2. 2 Light grey background, plain, free of patterns and shadows
  3. 3 Head height from chin to crown must be 29-34 mm
  4. 4 5 mm space between top of head and edge of photo
  5. 5 Neutral facial expression with both eyes open and mouth closed
  6. 6 Glasses allowed if worn daily, but no glare or tinted lenses

Common Mistakes to Avoid

White background

Switzerland requires a light grey background, not white — this differs from many countries

Head too close to photo edge

Must leave 5 mm of space between the top of your head and the photo edge

Sunglasses or tinted lenses

Only clear, non-tinted prescription glasses are allowed

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Official References

Information on this page is based on the following official sources:

Other Documents for Switzerland

Switzerland Visa Photo

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