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Sweden Passport Photo Size and Requirements

Make a Swedish passport or ID photo online. Correct 35x45mm size at 413x531 pixels, light grey or white background, prepared free and privately in your browser.

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How to use Sweden Passport Photo

  1. 1Upload a clear, front-facing photo taken against a light grey or white 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

  • 35x45mm format, 413x531 pixels at 300 dpi.
  • Plain light grey or white background, evenly lit, no shadows.
  • Face centred, head roughly 32-36mm from chin to crown.
  • Neutral expression, mouth closed, both eyes open and visible.
  • No glasses reflection; head coverings only for religious reasons.
  • Recent, sharp colour photo with natural tones.

Sweden passport photo size & rules

Sweden uses the 35x45mm format (passfoto) for passports and national ID cards, equal to 413x531 pixels at 300 dpi. A distinctive feature of the Swedish system is that passports are usually photographed on the spot at a police station (Polisen) when you apply, so the passport photo itself is captured live. However, printed or digital 35x45mm photos following biometric proportions are still needed for other documents, for children, and for various consular and residence-permit applications where you supply your own photo.

When you do supply a photo, the background should be plain and light, typically light grey or white, evenly lit with no shadow behind the head. Face the camera directly with a neutral expression and mouth closed, both eyes open and clearly visible, and the head straight, with the face measuring roughly 32-36mm from chin to crown. Sweden asks that glasses be removed to avoid reflections, and head coverings are only accepted for religious or medical reasons, provided the full face remains visible. The photo must be recent and reflect your current appearance, in sharp colour with natural tones.

Pixohub formats your Swedish passport or ID photo to 413x531 pixels directly in your browser, so nothing is uploaded and your image stays private on your own device, and the tool is free. Requirements from the Swedish Police and the Migration Agency (Migrationsverket) are updated over time, and the live-capture process at police stations differs from photos you supply yourself. Always confirm the current official specifications on polisen.se or the relevant agency's website before printing or submitting your photo.

Frequently asked questions

Do I take my own photo for a Swedish passport?

Swedish passports are usually photographed on the spot at a police station. You supply your own 35x45mm photo mainly for other documents or applications.

What is the Swedish passport photo size?

Sweden uses 35x45mm (413x531 pixels at 300 dpi), with the head measuring roughly 32-36mm from chin to crown.

What background does Sweden require?

A plain, light background such as light grey or white, evenly lit, with no shadows behind the head.

Should I verify the official rules?

Yes. The live-capture process differs from supplied photos and rules change over time. Confirm the current specifications on polisen.se before submitting.

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