What size is a Netherlands visa photo?

35 x 45 mm, following the Schengen visa standard.

Is the Netherlands visa photo the same as the Schengen visa photo?

Yes, the Netherlands follows the standard Schengen visa photo requirements.

Can I wear glasses in my Netherlands visa photo?

Clear glasses are allowed if there is no glare and eyes are fully visible, but sunglasses are not permitted.

Netherlands Visa Photo

Size & Requirements 2026 · Last updated: 2026-05-02

Photo Specifications

Dimensions

35 × 45 mm

DPI

300

Background

light grey or white

Format

JPEG

Max Size

10000 KB

Head Height

70-80%

Photography Guidelines

1 Taken within the last 6 months
2 Plain light grey or white background
3 Neutral facial expression with mouth closed
4 Front-facing with eyes open, looking directly at camera
5 No sunglasses or tinted lenses
6 Follows Schengen visa photo standards

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Non-compliant background

Background must be plain and uniform in a single light color

Face too small or too large

Face must occupy 70-80% of the photo height per Schengen standards

Photo not recent

Must be taken within the last 6 months to reflect current appearance

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Official References

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

NetherlandsWorldwide - Photo Requirements
Schengen Visa Info - Photo Specifications