EU passport photo 3.5×4.5 cm

Add a photo — we’ll fit it to 3.5×4.5 cm with face guides, then lay out a sheet to print.

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EU passport photo size

Size
3.5×4.5 cm · 1.38×1.77 in · 35×45 mm
Head height
3.2–3.6 cm (1.26–1.42 in), chin to crown
Typical use
EU passport & ID card, UK
Per sheet
6 on 10×15 cm (4×6 in) photo paper · 9 on 13×18 cm (5×7 in) photo paper · 30 on A4 · 25 on US Letter

Rules change and offices differ. Always check the current requirements of the authority that asked for the photo.

How to print EU passport photos at home

  1. Take a photo against a plain, light wall, facing the camera with even light.
  2. Add it above and fit the face: the top of the head and the chin go on the guide lines.
  3. Pick your paper — 6 fit on 10×15 cm (4×6 in) photo paper — and the number of copies.
  4. Download the PDF and print it at 100% / Actual size, not “Fit to page”. Cut along the marks.

Questions

What size is an EU passport photo?

EU passport photos are 3.5×4.5 cm (1.38×1.77 in), which is 35×45 mm. Typical use: EU passport & ID card, UK.

How many EU passport photos fit on one sheet?

6 on 10×15 cm (4×6 in) photo paper, 9 on 13×18 cm (5×7 in) photo paper, 30 on A4, 25 on US Letter, with 3 mm margins and a 2 mm gap. You can also pick a smaller number of copies or your own grid.

How big should the head be in an EU passport photo?

The head should measure 3.2–3.6 cm (1.26–1.42 in) from chin to crown. Turn on the face guides and keep the top of the head and the chin on the lines.

How do I print EU passport photos at the right size?

Download the PDF and print it at 100% / Actual size, not “Fit to page”. The PDF page is exactly the paper size and each photo is placed at its real size, so a print shop or a home printer gets it right.

Is my photo uploaded anywhere?

No. Everything runs in your browser. The photo stays on your device and is never uploaded or stored.