Finland passport & visa photos

Choose a document type below. Each page lists official physical size, digital pixel range, background colour, and examples — then opens our online tool with that template pre-selected.

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What you get2 photo templates for Finland: passport, visa, and related ID photos where listed in our database. Always confirm the latest rules with your issuing authority before submitting an application.

Document types

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Common reasons Finland passport & visa photos are rejected

Issuing authorities reject submissions that miss any of the items below. Our tool automatically corrects crop, background, and dimensions, but you still control the original capture — review this list before you upload.

  • digital_pixels_not_exactly_500x653
  • digital_file_over_250_kb
  • head_height_outside_32_36_mm
  • top_or_bottom_margin_outside_official_px_band
  • background_or_lighting_non_compliant
  • expression_not_neutral
  • face_off_centre_beyond_1_5_mm

Where we sourced these Finland specifications

Dimensions, background colour, and biometric framing on this page are compiled from the references below. Always reconfirm the latest guidance directly with the issuing authority before submitting an application.

  • poliisi.fi (Passport photograph instructions PDF, EN/FI)
  • poliisi.fi/en/submitting-passport-photographs
  • migri.fi (residence permit / immigration photograph guidance)

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