Netherlands passport & visa photos

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

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Common reasons Netherlands 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.

  • photo_not_35x45_mm
  • face_length_outside_rvig_band
  • face_width_outside_16_20_mm
  • background_or_lighting_non_compliant
  • printed_below_400_dpi
  • expression_not_neutral
  • glasses_obscuring_eyes

Where we sourced these Netherlands 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.

  • rijksoverheid.nl
  • netherlandsworldwide.nl
  • government.nl (RvIG Fotomatrix 2020 PDF)

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