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Croatia Passport Photo Size and Requirements

Guide to the Croatian passport photo: 35x45mm size, light background rules, and how to create a compliant photo free and privately in your browser.

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How to use Croatia Passport Photo

  1. 1Upload a clear, front-facing photo taken against a plain white or light grey background.
  2. 2Drag to frame your head within the 35×45mm crop guide.
  3. 3The photo is sized to exactly 413×531px at 300 DPI.
  4. 4Download your print-ready passport photo — nothing is uploaded.

Features

  • Photo dimensions of 35mm by 45mm (413 x 531 pixels at 300 DPI)
  • Plain white or light grey background with no shadows or patterns
  • Neutral expression, mouth closed, and eyes open and visible
  • Even lighting with no glare, reflections, or red-eye
  • Recent photograph that reflects your current appearance
  • Head coverings only for religious reasons with the full face visible

Croatia passport photo size & rules

Croatia, a country in Southeast Europe along the Adriatic Sea with its long, island-studded coastline and inland regions of Central Europe, requires a standardised photograph for every passport (putovnica) application. The photo must measure 35 millimetres wide by 45 millimetres tall, equal to 413 by 531 pixels at 300 DPI, following the ICAO biometric standard used across the European Union.

Croatian passports are issued by the Ministry of the Interior (Ministarstvo unutarnjih poslova, MUP), with applications submitted at local police administration offices (policijska uprava). The photograph must show your full face with a neutral expression, mouth closed, and eyes open and clearly visible, set against a plain white or light grey background. Lighting must be even so no shadows appear on the face or behind the head. Glasses should generally be removed to avoid glare, and head coverings are accepted only for religious reasons with the face fully visible.

You can create a compliant Croatian passport photo entirely in your browser using this tool. All processing takes place locally on your device, so nothing is ever uploaded and your image stays completely private, and the service is free. Since official photo rules can change, always verify the current requirements with the Ministarstvo unutarnjih poslova (MUP) before submitting your passport application.

Frequently asked questions

What size must a Croatian passport photo be?

It must be 35mm wide by 45mm tall, equal to 413 by 531 pixels at 300 DPI, matching the EU biometric standard.

Who issues passports in Croatia?

Passports are issued by the Ministry of the Interior (Ministarstvo unutarnjih poslova, MUP), with applications made at local police administration offices.

Can I wear glasses in my photo?

Glasses should generally be removed. If worn, they must not obscure your eyes or produce glare, and tinted or sunglasses are not accepted.

What background is required?

A plain white or light grey background is required, and it must be uniform and free of shadows, objects, or patterns.

Should I confirm the current requirements first?

Yes. Requirements may be updated, so always check the latest official rules with the Ministarstvo unutarnjih poslova (MUP) before submitting your application.

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