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Czech Republic Passport Photo Size and Requirements

Guide to the Czech Republic 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 Czech Republic 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 or medical reasons with the full face visible

Czech Republic passport photo size & rules

The Czech Republic, a landlocked country in Central Europe bordering Germany, Poland, Austria, and Slovakia, requires a standardised photograph for every passport (cestovni pas) application. The photo must measure 35 millimetres wide by 45 millimetres tall, equal to 413 by 531 pixels at 300 DPI, in accordance with the ICAO biometric standard used throughout the European Union.

Czech passports are issued by the Ministry of the Interior (Ministerstvo vnitra), with applications processed at municipal offices of extended competence (obecni urad obce s rozsirenou pusobnosti). 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 and free of shadows on the face and behind the head. Glasses should generally be removed, and head coverings are permitted only for documented religious or medical reasons.

You can prepare a compliant Czech passport photo entirely in your browser using this tool. Because all processing runs locally on your device, nothing is ever uploaded and your image stays completely private, and the service is free to use. Official requirements can change, so always verify the current rules with the Ministerstvo vnitra or your municipal office before submitting your passport application.

Frequently asked questions

What size must a Czech 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 the Czech Republic?

Passports are issued by the Ministry of the Interior (Ministerstvo vnitra), and applications are handled by municipal offices of extended competence.

Can I wear glasses in the photo?

Glasses should generally be removed. If worn, they must not obscure the eyes or produce any glare, and tinted lenses are not allowed.

What background is required?

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

Should I verify the current requirements first?

Yes. Requirements may be updated, so always confirm the latest official rules with the Ministerstvo vnitra or your municipal office before applying.

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