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35×45mm Passport Photo

UK · EU · Schengen · Official Requirements 2026

Quick Reference: 35×45mm Specs

Physical Size35mm × 45mm

In Inches1.38 × 1.77 inches

Digital (300 DPI)413 × 531 pixels

Head Height29–34mm (70–80%)

BackgroundPlain white or light grey

ExpressionNeutral, looking straight ahead

FormatJPEG / color

RecencyTaken within 6 months

35×45mm is the most widely used passport photo format in Europe and many other regions.

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Must be printed on high-quality photo paper

Face must take up 70–80% of frame (29–34mm)

Eyes must be open and clearly visible

No glasses (UK rule since 2017)

No shadows on face or background

No head coverings unless for religious reasons

Must look straight at the camera

Yes. The UK, along with most EU countries, uses 35×45mm as the standard passport photo format.

At 300 DPI (dots per inch), a 35×45mm photo should be 413×531 pixels. Some countries require 600 DPI for digital submissions.

Yes, if you have a photo printer. Our tool provides a printable layout with multiple photos on a standard 4×6 sheet.

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