Finland Passport photo requirements
Electronic Finnish passport photos must be exactly 500 x 653 px, JPEG, at most 250 KB. The head (crown to chin, excluding hair) is 445–500 px, with 56–84 px above the crown. Studios usually send the photo straight to the police.
| Photo size | 36 x 47 mm (1.42 x 1.85 in) |
|---|---|
| Digital size | 500 x 653 px |
| Resolution | 300 DPI |
| Head height (chin to crown) | 68.1–76.6% of photo height |
| Eye line from bottom | Not specified |
| Background | plain light grey or other light neutral |
| File format | JPEG |
| File size | up to 250 KB |
| Background editing | Optional paid replacement if your background fails our check; retaking is safest |
| Last verified | 2026-09-27 |
Official source: poliisi.fi
How to take your Finland Passport photo
- Stand about 50 cm in front of a plain light grey or other light neutral wall, with nothing else in the background.
- Use soft, even light from the front (a window in daylight works well). Avoid shadows on your face and behind you.
- Have someone else take the photo from 1–2 m away with the camera at eye level. Avoid arm-length selfies.
- Look straight at the camera with a neutral expression, mouth closed and both eyes open.
- Remove glasses, hats and headphones unless the rules allow them (religious or medical exceptions vary).
- Leave space above your head and below your shoulders so the tool can crop to the exact size.
FAQ
- What size is a Finland Passport photo in pixels and KB?
- 500 x 653 px, JPEG, up to 250 KB, on a plain light grey or other light neutral background. The printed size is 36x47 mm (1.42x1.85 in). The head should take up 68.1–76.6% of the photo height.
- Can I take my Finland passport photo with a phone?
- Usually yes, if the photo is sharp, evenly lit and taken from about 1–2 m away with the camera at eye level. Ask someone else to take it rather than using a selfie at arm's length, which distorts facial proportions.
- Can I wear glasses?
- Many authorities no longer accept glasses in photos, and others require no glare or tinted lenses. Check the official source linked on this page.
- What background should I use?
- The published requirement is: plain light grey or other light neutral. Stand about 50 cm in front of a plain wall to avoid shadows.
- Will my photo be accepted?
- We format your photo to the published spec, but acceptance is decided by the issuing authority.
Official source
Requirements are published by the issuing authority at https://poliisi.fi/en/submitting-passport-photographs. Last verified: 2026-09-27.
Disclaimer: We format your photo to the published spec; acceptance is decided by the issuing authority.