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Slovakia Passport Photo Size and Requirements

Guide to the Slovak passport photo: 35x45mm dimensions, light background rules, and how to make a compliant photo free and privately in your browser.

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How to use Slovakia 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 objects
  • 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

Slovakia passport photo size & rules

Slovakia, a landlocked country in Central Europe defined by the rugged Tatra Mountains and the Danube lowlands, bordering Poland, Ukraine, Hungary, Austria, and the Czech Republic, requires a standardised photograph for every passport (cestovny pas) application. The photo must be 35 millimetres wide by 45 millimetres tall, equal to 413 by 531 pixels at 300 DPI, matching the ICAO biometric standard used across the European Union.

Slovak passports are issued by the Ministry of Interior (Ministerstvo vnutra) through district police departments (okresne riaditelstvo Policajneho zboru). In many cases the biometric photograph is captured directly at the application counter, but a compliant photo is still useful for reference and for other documents. The image must show a neutral expression, mouth closed, eyes open and clearly visible, against a plain white or light grey background with even, shadow-free lighting. Glasses should be removed where possible, and head coverings are accepted only for religious reasons.

You can prepare a compliant Slovak passport photo entirely in your browser with this tool. All processing runs locally on your own device, so nothing is uploaded and your photo remains fully private, and the tool is free to use. Because official requirements can be revised, always verify the current rules with the Ministerstvo vnutra or your district police department before submitting your passport application.

Frequently asked questions

What is the passport photo size in Slovakia?

The Slovak passport photo 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 Slovakia?

Passports are issued by the Ministry of Interior (Ministerstvo vnutra) through district police departments (okresne riaditelstvo Policajneho zboru).

Is my photo taken at the counter?

Slovakia often captures your biometric photo at the application counter, but preparing a compliant photo in advance is useful for reference and for other documents.

What background is required?

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

Do I need to verify the current requirements?

Yes. Requirements can change, so always confirm the latest official rules with the Ministerstvo vnutra before submitting your application.

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