Sweden Passport Photo Maker
Sweden
Police-compliant photos per Swedish EU-harmonised instructions: 500×653 px (≤250 KB) or 35×45 mm, head 32–36 mm.
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Sweden Passport Photo Maker — key specifications
At-a-glance summary of the official Sweden photo template. Every value below is enforced automatically when you upload your image.
| Physical size | 35 mm × 45 mm (1.38 in × 1.77 in) |
|---|---|
| Digital size | 500 × 653 px (300 DPI) |
| Background | Plain white |
| Max file size | 250 KB (JPEG) |
| Head coverage | 70–80% of photo height (ICAO-aligned) |
| Print sheet | 4x6 · 8 |
Requirements
Check dimensions and official rules on this page.
- Physical: 35mm × 45mm
- Digital: 500–500px × 653–653px
- Max file size: 250 KB
Max six months old, sharp, neutral expression, even lighting, plain light background, face centred within 1.5 mm of midline.
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 Sweden Passport 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 Sweden Passport 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
Sweden Passport Photo Maker — common questions
What is the official Sweden Passport Photo Maker size?
The official Sweden Passport Photo Maker size is 35 mm × 45 mm (1.38 in × 1.77 in). For digital uploads it equals 500 × 653 px at 300 DPI.
What background color is required for a Sweden Passport Photo Maker?
Sweden Passport 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 Sweden Passport Photo Maker photo?
The head should fill approximately 70–80% 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 Sweden Passport 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 35 mm × 45 mm template.
Can I print the Sweden Passport 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 Sweden 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.
- polisen.se (passport and national ID card)
- polisen.se / Polismyndigheten PMFS 2021:2 (passport photograph provisions)
- poliisi.fi (EU-harmonised passport photograph instructions; Swedish edition Polisens anvisningar för passfoto PDF)
- european-union.europa.eu (Schengen visa photo rules)
- migrationsverket.se (visa applications — Schengen photo standards)
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