Finland Visa & Permit Photo Maker
Finland
National 36×47 mm police passport-photo format for Finland: 500×653 px or print, face 32–36 mm.
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Finland Visa & Permit Photo Maker — key specifications
At-a-glance summary of the official Finland photo template. Every value below is enforced automatically when you upload your image.
| Physical size | 36 mm × 47 mm (1.42 in × 1.85 in) |
|---|---|
| Digital size | 500 × 653 px (300 DPI) |
| Background | Plain white |
| Max file size | 250 KB (JPEG) |
| Head coverage | 68–77% |
| Print sheet | 4x6 · 8 |
Requirements
Check dimensions and official rules on this page.
- Physical: 36mm × 47mm
- Digital: 500–500px × 653–653px
- Max file size: 250 KB
Recent, sharp, neutral expression, plain background.
Issuing authority and ICAO Doc 9303 alignment
Most countries adopt ICAO Doc 9303 Part 4 as the baseline biometric-portrait standard. The spec on this page reflects the country's published implementation, including any country-specific overrides on size, background colour, or face-coverage band.
Why use this Finland Visa & Permit Photo Maker tool
- $3.99Final photo + 4×6 print sheet. No subscription. Studios typically charge $15 – $30 for the same output.
- Free previewYou only pay once a watermarked preview confirms the crop, background, and biometric framing meet the spec.
- Refund if non-compliantIf our output fails the issuing-authority checklist, we refund — see our refund policy.
Common reasons Finland Visa & Permit Photo Maker 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
Finland Visa & Permit Photo Maker — common questions
What is the official Finland Visa & Permit Photo Maker size?
The official Finland Visa & Permit Photo Maker size is 36 mm × 47 mm (1.42 in × 1.85 in). For digital uploads it equals 500 × 653 px at 300 DPI.
What background color is required for a Finland Visa & Permit Photo Maker?
Finland Visa & Permit Photo Maker photos must be taken on a plain white background, evenly lit and free of shadows or patterns.
How big should the face appear in a Finland Visa & Permit Photo Maker photo?
The head should fill 68–77% of the photo height, with eyes positioned in the upper-middle of the frame and a neutral expression looking straight at the camera.
Can I take a Finland Visa & Permit Photo Maker photo at home?
Yes. Use a recent phone photo against a plain wall, with even daylight and no glasses. Our tool then crops, recolors the background, and resizes to the official 36 mm × 47 mm template.
Can I print the Finland Visa & Permit Photo Maker at CVS, Walgreens, or another pharmacy?
Yes. We generate a 4x6 print sheet with 8 photos that any pharmacy or photo kiosk can print.
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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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