Finland Visa Photo Requirements
Recent, sharp, neutral expression, plain background.
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Requirements
- Physical: 36mm × 47mm
- Digital: 500–500px × 653–653px
- Max file size: 250 KB
- Background: white
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.
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
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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