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Finland Passport Photo Size and Requirements

Complete guide to the Finnish 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 Finland 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 even tone and no shadows
  • Neutral expression, mouth closed, eyes open and facing the camera
  • Even lighting with no glare, reflections, or red-eye
  • Recent photograph that reflects your current appearance
  • Glasses removed where possible, and head coverings only for religious reasons

Finland passport photo size & rules

Finland, a Nordic nation in Northern Europe known for its vast forests and thousands of lakes, bordering Sweden, Norway, and Russia, requires a precise photograph for every passport (passi) application. The standard dimensions are 35 millimetres wide by 45 millimetres tall, equivalent to 413 by 531 pixels at 300 DPI, following the ICAO biometric standard used across the European Union.

Finnish passports are issued by the Finnish Police (Poliisi), and applications are typically submitted online or in person at a police service point. Finland is well known for allowing passport photos to be sent electronically by an authorised photographer, but the image must still meet strict criteria: a neutral, closed-mouth expression, eyes open and looking directly at the camera, and a plain light grey or white background. Lighting must be even with no shadows on the face or behind the head, and glasses should generally be removed.

With this tool you can prepare a compliant Finnish passport photo entirely in your browser. Every step runs locally on your own device, so nothing is uploaded and your image remains completely private, and the service is free to use. Since official photo requirements can be updated, always verify the current rules with the Finnish Police (Poliisi) before submitting your passport application.

Frequently asked questions

What size is a Finnish passport photo?

It must be 35mm wide by 45mm tall, which is 413 by 531 pixels at 300 DPI, in line with the EU biometric standard.

Who issues passports in Finland?

Passports are issued by the Finnish Police (Poliisi). Applications can often be started online and completed at a police service point.

Can my photographer send the photo electronically?

Finland does allow authorised photographers to submit photos electronically using a photo retrieval code, but the image must still meet all official biometric requirements.

What background is acceptable?

A plain white or light grey background is required. It should be uniform, shadow-free, and contain no objects or patterns.

Should I check the current requirements first?

Yes. Requirements can change, so always confirm the latest official photo rules with the Finnish Police (Poliisi) before submitting your application.

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