What size is a Swedish passport photo?

35 x 45 mm (1.38 x 1.77 inches), following the EU/Schengen standard.

Do I need to bring my own photo for a Swedish passport?

Photos are typically taken at the police passport office, but you may need one for applications abroad.

Can I wear glasses in my Swedish passport photo?

It is recommended to remove them, but prescription glasses are allowed if there is no glare and eyes are fully visible.

Sweden Passport Photo

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

Photo Specifications

Dimensions

35 × 45 mm

DPI

300

Background

light grey

Format

JPEG

Max Size

240 KB

Head Height

70-80%

Photography Guidelines

1 Taken within the last 6 months
2 Light grey background, no shadows or patterns
3 Head height 32-36 mm, face occupying 70-80% of the photo
4 Neutral expression, no smiling or showing teeth
5 Camera lens at eye level, look straight at the camera
6 No sunglasses or tinted glasses; prescription glasses allowed if no glare

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Smiling or showing teeth

Must have a neutral expression — no smiling, frowning, or showing teeth

Using a selfie

Selfies and semi-profile angles are not accepted

Wrong camera angle

Camera must be at eye level — do not look up or down

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Official References

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

Swedish Police Authority - Passport and National ID Card